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THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK
20th Anniversary Refer & Redeem Rewards Program
In This Issue
As we begin our new membership year, we are excited
to introduce our 20th Anniversary Refer & Redeem
Rewards Program that is part of our membership
drive for the balance of this calendar year. The Penn
Club is a members-owned Club and you have a vested
interest in it. Your Club would like your support.
What’s the Reward?
Penn Club members receive a $200 house credit
reward on their house account for each qualified new
member who joins the Club.
Who is a Qualified New Member?
2 Club Leadership Corner
4 Out-of-Club Events
Qualified new members are those new members
referred by a current member, who join between
7/1/14 and 12/31/14 and who pay an initiation fee or
reinstatement fee and dues.
5 Interclub Events
Can I refer additional qualified new members to earn
more than $200?
6 Membership Corner
Yes, there is no cap on how many qualified new
members you can refer.
3 Upcoming Events
7 Dining Specials
MBA Admissions:
Behind the Scenes |
HapPENNings Calendar
ARTICLE See at a glance what each
ICONS
article means for you!
Networking
Drinks
Learning
Dining
Healthy
Snacks
Entertainment
Twentieth
Anniversary
Event
DON'T MISS!
Networking and
Cocktails
Tuesday, September 30th
7:00 p.m.
SEE PAGE 2
How do I participate in the rewards program?
To ensure that you are credited the $200 for each
qualified new member who joins the Club, please
request the special application from the membership
office and complete the Penn Club Referrer
Information proposer section on the form, and
have your referred member candidate complete the
rest of the application and submit it to us. To reach
the membership office please email membership@
pennclub.org or call 212.403.6627. This specific
application must be completed to be recognized for
the house credits; no exceptions.
When can I redeem my reward?
House credits will be rewarded to the Penn Club
member in good standing signing as proposer 2 months
after the new members referred completed their
nonrefundable payment in full. House credits must be
redeemed by the end of the fiscal year June 30, 2015
and cannot be exchanged for cash or used to pay dues.
Food Markets of India: Dinner
and Lecture |
business school? Look to
Stacy Blackman’s team.
Please join us for an
interactive presentation
and Q&A session with
Ann Lee of Stacy Blackman Consulting. Founded
in 2001, Stacy Blackman Consulting has helped
thousands of MBA applicants gain admission
to the most selective business schools in the
world. Stacy Blackman clients have a significantly
increased probability of admission to top schools
and are frequent recipients of merit scholarships.
Presenter Ann Lee received her MBA from
the Wharton School at the University of
Pennsylvania, and received her AB from
the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and
International Affairs at Princeton University. At
Wharton, Ann served as an MBA application
adviser, and as a receptions host in the admissions
office.
Monday, September 15th. 7:00 p.m. For
over 20 years culinary presenter and
cookbook author Paulette Mitchell
has offered audiences beautiful photo
presentations on colorful food markets around the world. On September
15th, Paulette will be at The Penn
Club to give a culinary lecture on
the customs and foods of India through
an in-depth look at the Indian food
markets. This presentation will be paired with a receptionstyle Indian market inspired dinner.
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❖ Beverage: Glass of house wine or beer
Spiced Mango Lassi
❖ Main Courses: Indian-Spiced Salmon
Salsa, Coconut Milk Curried Chicken
❖ Side Dishes: Vegetables in Cumin-Scented Coconut Sauce
Watermelon Curry
Basmati Rice with Saffron
❖ Desserts: Tropical Fruits with Roasted Cumin Seed
Shrikhand
$15 per member and $25 per guest by Tuesday
September 2nd. $25 per member and $35 per
guest for late reservations. For reservations, please
e-mail [email protected] or RSVP online.
$60 per person plus tax and service charge. Reservations
required by Monday, September 8th. For reservations, please
e-mail [email protected] or RSVP online. Member must be
present to sign for dinner.
Tuesday, September 9th.
7:00p.m. Want to get into
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-mail [email protected] only for questions about events.
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LEADERSHIP
Happy fall! Over the summer months we took the
opportunity to go through our clubhouse and perform
our annual deep-cleaning, necessary repairs, and
preventative maintenance. The big news this summer was
the renovation of our 39 sleeping rooms. Among many
other changes, we’ve added new paint, lighting, window
treatments, and bed linens, that have significantly
enhanced the overnight experience at The Penn Club.
The project began in early July, and I’m happy to say that
we are right on schedule, and the completed rooms are
beautiful. This has been the first major endeavor under my
leadership since I started at the Club in January, and has
truly proved to be a team effort.
We’ve also purchased a digital signage system for our
lobby to alert you of announcements and happenings at
the Club.
September marks a new month of exciting programs,
networking, and renewed reflections on the many facets
of your club life. Another new development that we are
excited to announce is our buffet-style Wednesday lunch
and Friday dinner in the Main Dining Room. For those
of you who love to dine in the Main Dining Room, we
encourage you to turn up often at these buffet lunches
and dinners. I’m eager to welcome you to your homeaway-from-home as we once again enter another exciting
chapter in the life of the Club.
A special thank you to our Chief Engineer, Jose Acosta—
the man behind the scenes, who worked tirelessly on the
renovation project, and keeps this building in such terrific
shape.
—R. Mark Jezierski
Host Your Wedding at the Penn Club
SPOTLIGHT ON
OUR NEWLY
RENOVATED GUEST
ROOMS
With so many alumni finding each other at Penn events, and with our growing number
of second and third generations of Penn alumni, more and more graduates are asking
about having a touch of Penn in their wedding and anniversary celebrations.
If you or someone you know is planning a wedding for up to 150 people, The Penn Club
is the perfect place for the celebration. After all, it’s posh, private and positively Penn!
For a wedding to remember, The Penn Club offers a wedding package which includes:
Our guest room renovations
are nearing completion.
We’ve given all 39 overnight
rooms an updated look—
from the bathroom walls
to the curtains and duvets.
All details and the big
reveal will be covered in
the November issue of
HapPENNings. Reserve your
room today to experience
our renovated guest
rooms! For reservations
call 212.403.6533 or email
[email protected].
• 5 hour open bar for the evening including a cocktail reception in the Franklin
Living Room
• Sit-down dinner and dancing for up to 150 people in the Presidents’ and Provosts’ Dining Room
• Wine service and champagne toast with dinner
• Ceremony facilities available
• An overnight guest room at the Club for the wedding couple
• Complimentary menu tasting for 4 upon booking
To learn more about hosting your wedding or other meetings and functions at The Penn Club, please contact
212.403.6619 or email [email protected].
Every event held at the Club house promises to be special with the perfect dose of Penn!
Welcome New June Members
Penn Club members are encouraged to review this posting of new
members. All new members are provisional members for 90 days
from the date their membership begins. Should any Penn Club
member in good standing feel that a provisional member will not
make a good member, please provide us your information in writing
to [email protected] with your name and
member number. The Club may reach out to you to obtain more
information, if needed.
Michael P. Alexander, Jr.
Oliver T. Althoff
Ajay Anand
Karli Sue Anderson
Justin Ang
Joshua L. Arnold
Dorothy Bailey
Michael Bailey
Gib Baltzer
Alex Baquero
Jeffrey S. Barrett
Berni A. Barta
Amy L. Beauchamp
Drew Becker
Alan Behr
Markus Beissinger
Raphael S. Benarrosh
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Julian C. Bennet
Shahaab Bhanji
Molly Rachel Blais
Michael Block
Cole J. Blum
Ronald R. Borus
Caroline R. Brand
Katie Broder
Kelsey M. Brongo
Catherine A. Brown
Claire Buff
Linda McKenna Bullock
Daniel Burciago
Yael F. Burla
Daniel Calderon
Ashley CatalanoLeckerman
Networking
Barbara H. Cavalieri
Stephanie Y. Chan
Alvin J. Chin
Kamal A. Chinoy
Charles Coe
Arthur Cohen
Sarah C. Cole
Marirosa Colon-Zager
Kelly Costello
Catherine V. Coult
Caitlin Crowe
Matthew Curtin
Arpita Das
Eliza B. Davis
Laura DeLuca
Stephen J. DiGregoria
Michael Christopher
Learning
Dodds
Leo J. Dolan, Jr.
Emma Dorsey
George Dorsey
Robert A. Doto
Kathryn E. Dowling
Mimi Keller Drake
Peter E. Dreyer
Manu Duggal
Marcus E.H. Dungey
Kristi R. Edleson
Bethany A. Edwards
Brian Engel
Sarah K. Engheta
Susan C. Fahey
Stanley Fiel
Alexandra L. Fleischman
Rebecca M. Fleischman
Fiona K. Fong
Shelby M. Fortin
Adam Eric Frieman
Kathryn R. Gansler
Sabrina A. Garcia
Jane K. Garnett
Lisette J. Garza
Eric P. Gelb
Aimee M Gelinas
Leah M. Geoghegan
Healthy
Alfred F. Gerriets, II
Mana Ghaemmaghami
Eric Gleave
Elizabeth Glover
Chelsea Goldinger
Tara M. Gonzalez
Gina Gordon
Eric Greenwald
Hillary E. Halter
Kelly M. Hanan
Anna R. Harrington
Andrea A. Herrera
Andrea B. Himmel
Emmett B. Hume
Alexandra Idol
Mario B. Ira
Geoffrey R. Johnson
Brittney P. Joyce
Jean-Marc Juhel
Prerna Kakar
Omar Kalouti
Allison D. Kaye
Katherine Kelly
Luke J. Kelly
Julia E. Kelsoe
Andrew M. Kessel
Ramon Kochavi
Andre A. Konski
Entertainment
Carol D. Konski
Jonathan D. Kotter
Stephen N. Kowalski
Julie Anne Kozeracki
James B. Kuklinski
Katherine Lam
Charles Laurent
Samantha Lawyer
Amy M. Le
Andrew Levin
Hugh Levin
Boting Li
Mengyuan Lin
Catherine Lipsher
Juan Jose Lopes
Delgado
Daniel J. Lowy
Benjamin M. Lushing
Alexandra Lynch
Timothy E. Lynch
Anne L. Maercklein
Mario F. Maffei
Roxana Maffei-Burciago
Samantha G. Maliha
Michael D. Mangini
Douglass M. Mann
Catherine Marchand
Allie Faythe Martin
Drinks
Patricia J. Martin
George Marucci, III
Christian D. Mattia
Gregory Miller
Caroline Min
Daniel B. More
Edward H. Morris, Jr.
Victoria Munoz-Torres
Michael E. Nauen
Sirwa Nguy
Matthias Nikaj
William C. Nordlund
Lucas O’Connor
Charles G. Oewel
Ernest L. Owens
Ying Pan
Edward S. Pantzer
George M. Parlamas
Morris B. Pearl
Shaan Penmetsa
James L. Phillips, Jr.
Jaime G. Picano
Danielle S. Pita
Edwin C. Pratt
Candace G. Press
Thomas E. Preston
Katherine Pully
Paul A. Quaranto, Jr.
Dining
Snacks
Joshua Raines
Sudeep Singh Rangi
Helen Rapp
Mark Andrew Reid
Steven Rennard
Charles S. Rich
Benjamin C. Roberts
Evan C. Robinson
Elizabeth M. Rodriguez
Isabella Rollo
Marissa Rosenbloom
Nicholas K. Rush
Hayley Sacks
Yu Sakai
Roger H. Saks
Lauren Scharf
Michael R.
Scognamiglio
Bailey Rae Seiner
Vivian C. Seltzer
Elizabeth R. Selvaggio
Lisa Sha
Eric M. Shoykhet
Barbara K. Siembieda
David M. Silk
Jordan Silverman
Marissa Solomon
Alan B. Sostek
Justin M. Sperling
Victoria Stires
Tarini Sundar
Brittany J. Swanson
Hiromitsu Takahashi
Larry Tang
Thomas E. Tompkins
Andrew L. Turell
Priyanka Varma
Nicholas J. Volpe, Jr.
Richard O. Wagner
Dominic Waltz
Beini Wang
Xian Wang
Emily Wasserman
Rachel R. Weinberg
Harvey M. Weindenfeld
Matthew A. Williams
Philip Williams
Laura Woodbridge
Sophie WoodwardFisher
Darryl B. Wooten
Cathy Xiao
Franklin Yang
Eric L. Zager
David Zweifler
U P C OM I NG E V E N T S
Networking and Cocktails |
Tuesday, September 30th. 7:00 p.m. Gather at
the Club for an evening of networking and
cocktails with other Penn Club members of
all ages and professions. Meet new business
contacts, connect with peers within your
industry, learn from other members, and make new friends. The Penn
Club boasts a group of intellectual and resourceful professionals who are
all eager and willing to meet with other members. Bring your friends,
bring your colleagues, bring your business cards, and bring your A-game
to make professional and social connections with your fellow members.
$27 per member and $37 per guest plus tax and service charge. Includes
admission and one house beverage. Additional drinks can be purchased
on your house account at the bar. Attendees will have the option to leave a
business card behind for contact and business information to be distributed to
fellow attendees. To RSVP please e-mail [email protected] or RSVP online.
Entrepreneur Panel: The 3 A’s of Fast
Tracking Your Business Success: Apps,
Accelerate & Adapt |
Tuesday, October 7th. Reception 6:30 p.m. Program 7:00 p.m.
Brought to you by Penn Women in Business Intraclub
How do you go from having an idea about how consumers prefer their
coffee to becoming a competitor of Starbucks? Or how do you go from
having a relentless commitment to improving business meetings to
adapting your approach and apps along the way? Come join us to hear
how two entrepreneurs, Gilad Rotem, co-founder of Cups, and Larry
Cerri of Unison, fast tracked their business models—one by working
with an accelerator and the other by becoming an astute adaptor—to
achieve success.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Gilad Rotem: Rotem is the co-founder of CUPS, a
$45 monthly subscription service that entitles users to
unlimited coffee at an expanding number of independent
coffee shops in NYC and Tel Aviv. Previously, while
employed at Incomate, he founded InGaming.com, a
user acquisition network specializing in Facebook and
Mobile games which marked Incomate’s first step outside
the gambling arena. Gilad led product development and initial client
base acquisition for InGaming in and served as an advisor for the Casual
Gaming Association.
Larry Cerri: Cerri is the founder of UNISON: the
Collaborative Meeting Experience. UNISON is a leader in
leveraging meeting interactive/collaborative technologies
to create an environment of full audience engagement and
participation. The data gathered through this approach is
thoroughly analyzed to extract key insights to drive future
results. With the advent of the ‘app’ explosion, Larry
transformed the UNISON concept into Captivator that takes the inroom experience to higher levels of virtual meeting interactivity and data
capture.
$27 per member and $37 per guest for reservations made by Tuesday
October 1st. $37 per member and $47 per guest for late reservations.
Admission to the program includes one drink. Please RSVP online or by
emailing [email protected]
College Admissions: Networking and
Social Media |
A Unique Perspective on College Admissions
Tuesday, October 14th 7:00 p.m. Come join in on a presentation
and panel discussion given by independent college consultant
and award-winning educator, Dr. Rachelle Wolosoff. Dr.
Wolosoff is the Founder of College Search Expert, LLC,
a renowned organization that offers college consulting
services. The presentation goes behind the scenes of the U.S.
College Application process and delves into how networking and social media
can affect the college admissions process. Following the presentation, there
will be an interactive panel discussion featuring a social media expert from
BuzzFeed, an expert networker, and a past Penn Alumni interviewer. $15 per person and $25 per guest for reservations made by Tuesday, October
7th. $25 per member and $35 per guest for late reservations. Please RSVP
online or by emailing [email protected].
Young Alumni Annual Homecoming
Bash |
Thursday, October 23rd. Whether or not you’ll be attending
your university’s homecoming festivities this fall, the Penn Club
Young Alumni Committee invites those members from the
Class of 2001–2014 and a guest to celebrate your home-awayfrom-home at the eighth annual club-sponsored Young Alumni
Homecoming Bash. Warm up for the weekend with complimentary beer, wine,
soda, and snacks. See old friends, make new ones, and celebrate in style.
This event is club sponsored (free). Members are welcome to bring 1 guest.
This popular event sells out—please RSVP to guarantee entry. To RSVP please
e-mail [email protected] or RSVP online.
Wharton Marketing Professor:
Peter Fader on Consumer Centricity
Marketing |
Tuesday, October 28th 7:00 p.m. The Penn Club welcomes
the highly regarded Professor Peter S. Fader—the Frances
and Pei-Yuan Chia Professor of Marketing at the Wharton
School at the University of Pennsylvania. Professor Fader’s
expertise centers on the analysis of behavioral data to
understand and forecast customer shopping and purchasing
activities. In this lecture he will explore the concept of customer centricity
(i.e., customer acquisition, retention, and development).
The evening will begin with a brief review of Professor Fader’s recent book,
Customer Centricity: Focus on the Right Customers for Strategic Advantage,
followed by a deep dive into the profitability question: given the risks and costs
of becoming customer centric, how can it be more profitable than the more
traditional product-centric approach? Professor Fader will carefully examine the
tactical underlying “building blocks” of customer centricity, and will point out
subtle but important insights into their interplay. In addition, he will highlight a
number of actionable suggestions to help managers make the most effective and
efficient use of these “building blocks”.
Professor Fader’s work has been published in a number of leading journals
in marketing, statistics, and the management sciences. He has won many
awards for his teaching and research accomplishments.
$20 per member and $25 per guest for reservations made by Tuesday,
October 21st. $25 per member and $30 per guest for late reservations. For
reservations, please e-mail [email protected] 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-mail [email protected] only for questions about events.
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New York Philharmonic: La Dolce
Vita: The Music of Italian Cinema |
Walking Tour: The Historic Pubs and
Taverns of Greenwich Village |
featuring Josh Groban, Renée Fleming and
Joshua Bell
Saturday, October 11th 6:00 p.m. What better way to enjoy a fall evening
than to embark on a pub crawl while learning something too?! This
tour will take you through the history of Greenwich Village taverns,
and will be coupled with beverages along the way. You’ll see some of the
area’s most classic pubs and speakeasies -- all with historic associations.
Stops include the haunts of Ernest Hemingway and Edna St. Vincent
Millay, a speakeasy from the 1920’s once associated with founding
father Thomas Paine, and the bar where Norman Mailer and RFK
contemplated their political futures. The cost of drinks is not included,
so please bring along cash and of course, your thirst for history and
spirits.
Wednesday, September 17th.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. Show: 7:30 p.m.
Come join in on a celebration of the lush and iconic
scores from some of Italy’s greatest films. Enjoy a preshow Italian-inspired meal in our Grill Room followed
by a star-studded evening at the New York Philharmonic.
Performances will be given by vocalist Josh Groban,
violinist Joshua Bell, and soprano Renée Fleming, along
with suites from Academy Award–winning films such as
Federico Fellini’s 8½ and La Dolce Vita and Giuseppe
Tornatore’s Cinema Paradiso. Visual artist Giuseppe Ragazzini has
created a dazzling set design of animated graphics and film clips to
accompany the Orchestra on this musical journey.
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❖ Prosciutto di Parma
❖ Pickled Yellow Tomatoes and Shaved Reggiano Parmesan
❖ Roast Loin of Milk-fed Veal
❖ Soft Wild Mushroom Polenta and Truffle Jus
OR
❖ Red Snapper ‘a la plancha’
❖ Purple Baby Artichoke, Cippolini Onion and Asparagus Fricassee,
Vongole Saffron Broth
❖ Summer Berries with Amaretto Sabayonne and Pistachio Gelato
$146.95 per person plus tax and service for Show and Four Course PrixFixe Dinner. All tickets are final sale. There will be a “club table” for single
dinner reservations. For reservations, please e-mail [email protected]
or RSVP online.
Give the Gift of Touch
Massage Fusion Whether you are looking for a gentle,
soothing experience or a deep, invigorating session, our
therapists will incorporate a variety of massage techniques and
pressure in order to address your specific needs.
Aromatherapy Massage Your therapist will personalize and
enhance your massage experience with your choice of an essential
oil blend to relieve, relax, or re-energize your mind and body.
Reflexology The soles of your feet are expertly massaged with
gentle thumb pressure along reflex zones. This therapeutic
treatment induces deep relaxation and helps restore a healthy
balance to your body.
Suite Retreat Enjoy a massage in the comfort of your guest
room.
Pick up a massage gift certificate in the Palestra Fitness Center
today and give your loved one something they’ll love!
Networking
Learning
The Penn Museum Presents:
Treasures 2014 |
Saturday, November 1st. 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Penn Museum, Philadelphia, PA.
Take a trip to Philly, and gawk at some exquisite jewelry! The University
of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology (Penn
Museum) invites you to join them for their annual Treasures 2014. The
event presents quality boutique, one of a kind, and vintage jewelry, as
well as distinctive ethnic pieces and accessories from approximately
24 jewelers around the country. Treasures benefits educational and
outreach programs of the Penn Museum, and will be held in the newly
renovated Kintner/Dietrick Galleries and the Widener Lecture Hall.
Lunch included. $38 per person which includes Show and Sale, and a boxed lunch. To RSVP
please e-mail [email protected] or RSVP online.
SAVE THE DATE
Research has proven that massage is
capable of alleviating the symptoms of
stress and maintaining a better sense
of well-being. Massage offerings at the
Palestra include:
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$22 per person, drinks not included. To RSVP please email rsvp@
pennclubny.org or RSVP online.
Healthy
Entertainment
Walking Tour:
Little Ireland, Little Italy, Chinatown
Saturday November 15th.
Penn Club Membership
Affirmation Ceremony
September 8th, 16th and 24th. 12:00 p.m.
October 6th, 14th, 22nd and 30th. 12:00 p.m.
Penn Club members in good standing
are specially invited to participate in
our membership affirmation ceremony.
There will be a book signing and pinning
ceremony. Please wear a jacket with a lapel to facilitate the pinning.
Please RSVP online or by emailing [email protected].
Drinks
Dining
Snacks
Events
Save the Date
INTERCLUB
The Annual Inter-Club Halloween Ball |
(15 West 43rd Street)
Giving Birth in NYC Revealed |
Thursday, October 2nd.
6:00 p.m. Wine Reception;
6:30 p.m. Panel Discussion.
Are you pregnant or planning a
pregnancy in the near future? Are you about to be
a grandparent? As exciting as it is to be expecting
a baby, it can be overwhelming to navigate the
complex path to parenthood in New York City. Two
experts in the field—Dr. George Mussalli, MD,
and Jaqueline Worth, MD, from Village Obstetrics
LLC—who have delivered and supervised the births
of over 10,000 babies, will reveal their birth secrets
and answer your burning questions. The doctors will
be available after the presentation for an extended
Q&A session.
To submit an anonymous question in advance,
email [email protected].
$10 per member and $25 per guest. To RSVP please
email [email protected] or RSVP online.
Reciprocal Clubs
Friday, October 31st. 9:00 p.m-1:00 a.m. Join the Princeton Club
and your other favorite Inter-clubs for some scary Halloween
fun! Dance the night away to the music of a fabulous DJ. A buffet
of hors d’oeuvres and an open bar of beer, wine, and soda will
be served, as well as creepy specialty cocktails which can be
purchased at the cash bar. And, don’t forget to dress up in the
most creative costume possible—prizes will be awarded!
$60 per person and $70 person after Friday, October 17th.
Reservations become final sale on Friday, October 24th. To RSVP
please e-mail [email protected] or RSVP online.
Penn Club Member Tours
How well do you know
your Club? Whether you joined this month, this year, or 20
years ago, all members who have yet to tour the Clubhouse
are encouraged to do so. What better way to be sure you’re
maximizing your Penn Club experience than to be aware of
all it has to offer! Plus, this is a great way to see the renovated
guest rooms. Tours are available during business hours and
may be scheduled by contacting [email protected].
Penn Club members have access to over 150 reciprocal clubs worldwide.
Two such examples are the reciprocal clubs below.
The Athletic Club—Columbus, OH
The Genesee Valley Club—Rochester, NY
This five-star platinum
club has remained an
integral part of the
Columbus community
since its inception in
1912. Named on the
National Register of
Historic Places, the ACC is the premier Club in
Columbus and has been visited by notable persons
such as President George Bush, Senator John McCain,
Katie Couric, and Chelsea Clinton. The Club devotes
an impressive 40,000 square feet to its athletic
facility which includes: cardiovascular and strength
training equipment, an indoor pool, a jogging track, a
whirlpool, and basketball, squash, and handball. After
a workout members can relax in the spa comprised of
two private massage rooms and a space for esthetics.
And, the dining is exceptional. There are three
restaurants located in the six-story building, the more
casual Carmichael’s, the deli-style Buckeye Room, and
the white tablecloth Grill Room.
For reservations, call 614.221.3344
The idea for The Genesee Valley Club was conceived
in 1885. Since then, it has stayed committed to
providing its members an inviting and rewarding
membership experience through its social, business
and athletic activities. There are several options
for dining—both casual and upscale—with the
capability for private functions such as weddings. The
Club’s athletic facility is second to none featuring
an Olympic-sized swimming pool, an indoor tennis
court, a double squash court, and a fitness center.
Formerly a club for just men, membership is now
available by invitation to both men and women of
affability, good character and reputation who are
deemed acceptable on their individual merits.
For reservations, call 585.271.1010
For a Letter of Introduction to any of our reciprocal clubs, please contact Barbara Nevels at
[email protected] or 212.403.6620.
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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!
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Saturday, November 1st
The Penn Museum Presents Treasures
2014
Monday, November 3rd
Health and Wellness Lecture
Friday, November 14th
Networking Luncheon
Saturday, November 15th
Walking Tour: Little Ireland, Little Italy,
Chinatown
Friday, November 21st
Networking Luncheon
Thursday, November 27th
Club Offices Closed for THANKSGIVING
Friday, November 28th
Club Offices Closed for Day After
THANKSGIVING
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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-mail [email protected] only for questions about events.
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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. To view the list of
Intra Clubs, log on to the Members Only portion
of our Web site at pennclub.org and click on
“Bulletin Board”. For more information about
joining or starting an Intra Club, please e-mail us
([email protected]).
Design and Build Intra Club |
Monday, Sept 8th, 6:30 p.m. Whether you
are new to the design fields or an established
professional, you will find the next meeting of
the Design and Build Intra Club informative and
enlightening. They will focus on job seekers in the
design fields and presenting strategies to access areas
of the market that will help designers find their ideal
job. They will also explore strategies for established
professionals to expand their influence and advance
their careers. Join them in these discussions that will
demonstrate ways to establish yourself and achieve
progress in your career. The mission of the Design
and Build Intra Club is to bring together professionals
from a wide range of fields including architecture
and the allied design fields, as well as engineering,
construction, and development, in order to learn
from each other and take advantage of the resulting
synergies. For more information, please contact
Randall Knox ([email protected]).
For reservations:
e-mail [email protected],
fax 212.403.6621, or RSVP online.
All Intra Club
reservations can
be made at rsvp@
pennclubny.org.
20 Year Employees
Bulls & Bears and Hedge Fund
Investment Intra Clubs |
Cecile McCalla
Back in July, we threw an employee
recognition party in honor of the hard
work that our employees dedicate to
the Club every day. Seeing that some
of our employees have been with us for
20 years—since the Club opened back
in 1994—we wanted to give a special
shout out and thank you to them in this
month’s Seen & Heard.
Wesson Anderson
Chris Ng
Markus Sponring
Alex Torres, Susan Marx, and Mark Jezierski
Tuesday, Sept 16th, 6:15 p.m. The Bulls and Bears
and the Hedge Fund Intra Clubs are joining forces!
Those interested in the capital markets, stock and
bond investment on a global basis, or hedge funds
are invited to join. Please contact William Shieh
(willshieh@ gmail.com) or Dorothy C. Nickelson,
C’02, ([email protected]) to learn more.
Penn Women in Business Intra Club |
Monday, Sept 22nd, 6:15 p.m. PWIB’s goal
is to assist women in meeting their professional
goals whether it be through exploring business
issues, using problem-solving techniques, or
making introductions. Please contact Intra
Club Captain Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02,
([email protected]) to learn more.
NEW! Family Wealth Management
Intra Club |
Monday, Sept 29th, 6:15 p.m. The Family Wealth
Management Intra-Club is a forum for collaborating
professionals who work with both individuals
and families on their personal finance and wealth
management issues. Our objective is to share our
knowledge with each other so that each member
can become a more informed and a more effective
professional. Currently inviting Specialties: Individual
Tax CPA, T&E, Law, Divorce Law, Employment law,
Family Law, Outplacement Firm, Life Insurance (life,
Disability, Long-term care), P&C Insurance–Personal
(Auto, Home, Umbrella, Health), Pension Consultant,
Mortgage specialist, Private Banker, Real-estate. Our
inaugural meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept 29th,
at 6:15p.m. Please contact Dushyant Pandit (dpandit@
dorchesteradvisors.com) for more details.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
James Eggers
Affiliation: Graduate School of Education, 2014
Penn Club Member Since: 2013
Lives in: Voorhees, New Jersey
What’s the last thing you saw on Broadway? American Idiot, my
Hobbies: Working out, martial arts, travel, scuba diving, and pottery.
In one sentence, what do you do all in your job? As the CEO of Foster
How has being a Penn Club member benefitted your life, professionally?
girlfriend was in the show!
What’s hanging above your sofa? An American flag.
Skills (a non-profit dedicated to empowering youth in foster care) and
a member of Teach for America, I work with youth in underprivileged
communities
Do you have a special talent? If work ethic can be considered a special
talent, then yes.
Where do you like to vacation? Key West Florida, I’ve been going there
since I was a little kid.
Why did you join The Penn Club? I joined The Penn Club to strengthen
my ties to the University and to my classmates.
What do you often do at the Penn Club? I make fun of my older brother
who is across the street at the Harvard Club.
What’s your drink? Old Fashioned with water and Maker’s Mark.
Why did you choose to attend Penn? Penn has one of the top Education
programs in the country, and it was a short walk away from the school
that I was placed at for Teach for America.
What book are you currently reading? Way of the Seal by Mark Divine.
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SEEN
Networking
Learning
Healthy
Entertainment
As my time with TFA comes to a close, I have been preparing to move
to Brazil on a Fulbright Scholarship. I have been able to chat with
a few folks who have worked in Brazil or who have been awarded a
Fulbright. Their insights have been invaluable.
How has being a Penn Club member benefitted your life, personally? The
Penn Club is a great place to meet your friends before going out for
the night. The Club’s accommodations have made traveling to NYC
infinitely more enjoyable.
Do you have any advice for new Penn Club members on how to best
utilize the Club? Don’t hesitate to reach out to fellow members!
Everyone is here for similar reasons and you should take advantage of
all that your membership has to offer.
What’s Next? I will be working in Switzerland this summer before
heading to Brazil on a Fulbright Scholarship. When I return from Brazil,
I am looking into joining the military, applying for admission to Penn’s
Lauder Program, or pursuing a career in International Sales/Business.
To audition for Member Spotlight, please e-mail
[email protected].
Drinks
Dining
Snacks
Dining Events
NEW!
The Main Dining Room
Introduces a Wednesday Lunch
Buffet, and a Friday Dinner Buffet.
Lobster Fest |
Thursday, September 18th.
Seating times from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
We welcome you to close out the summer with one last
blast of seafood! At this year’s Lobster Fest you’ll dine on a
luxurious buffet with lobster playing the starring role.
M T I:
❖ Creamy Lobster Bisque
❖ Lobster Sliders
❖ Late Summer Greens with Lobster
❖ Steamed Whole Maine Lobster
❖ Fresh Corn
❖ Heirloom Tomato Salad
❖ Glazed Donut Bread pudding with Vanilla Gelato and
Spiced Rum Sauce
$72 per person, plus tax and service charge. For reservations,
please call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@
pennclubny.org. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation
policy. Reserve your preferred seating time between 6:00 p.m.
and 8:00 p.m. Member must be present to sign for dinner.
Grill
ROOM
The Grill Room is an ideal place
for a small gathering of friends
and/or coworkers. Dinner
parties of up to 10 guests 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, 212.403.6631.
GRILL ROOM
RESERVATION POLICY
Lunch Reservations:
❯ Recommended for parties of
5 or more
Dinner Reservations:
❯ Recommended for all parties
Last reservation for formal
dining at 9:00 p.m. Kitchen
open until 10:00 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE
Beer Fest
Thursday, October 16th.
Get in the Oktoberfest spirit
with Beer Fest—the Main
Dining Room’s beer-paired
dinner. Menu and other
details to come in the next
issue of HapPENNings.
Weekly Grill Room
Specials!
WINE & DINE WEDNESDAYS
There’s nothing quite like a great bottle
of wine with dinner. So bring your
friends, family and/or co-workers to
the Grill Room on Wednesday evenings
and choose from a selection of featured
wines by the bottle for just $32!
Available with the purchase of any entree.
THIRSTY THURSDAYS
Thursday is the new Friday
and the Grill Room knows
it! Stop by every Thursday
from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
for a Total Thirst quenching
three hours of $2 Yuengling
drafts. Not a beer drinker?
Treat yourself to a "smart"
cocktail from our list for only $7 all night
starting at 4:00 p.m. Remember the
Grill Bar is open until 11:00 p.m. so that
means A LOT of Happy Hours.
ROOM
Come down and
check out
new dishes such as:
MARTINI MONDAYS
Monday-Friday:
Breakfast 7–10 AM
Breakfast service will be in the
Grill Room
Lunch 12 noon–2:30 PM
Grill
UPDATED
GRILL ROOM MENU
The Organic
Chicken Burger
Salad
and
Sea Bass Tacos Start your week in style
with a “Classy” Martini from
the Grill Room cocktail list
for just $8! Available Every Monday from
5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Dinner hours)
ROOM
Please call 212.403.6628 for all
Main Dining Room reservations.
The Main Dining
Room re-opens on
September 8th.
Call Tony Kontos at
212.403.6628 to make
your dining reservation.
Main Dining
HORMONE AND
ANTIBIOTICFREE CHICKEN
Monday-Friday:
Lunch 12–3 PM
Casual Fare 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 & Tea
10–11 AM
Kite & Key Bar 4–10:30 PM
Library open daily 24 hours
Come on down to the Grill
Room and enjoy its nighttime
transformation. Candlelight flickers
and upscale delicacies are now
featured on our dinner menu.
GLUTENFREE
OPTIONS
Gluten-free bread and
gluten-free pasta options are now
available all day in The Grill Room.
Come by to try it out and let us
know how you like it!
DID YOU
KNOW?
The Penn Club
hamburger
now uses dry-aged beef for the
beef patty. If you haven’t had one of
these hamburgers, it’s time to order
one when you are next at Club for
lunch.
We may have jazzed up the menu
and ambiance on weeknights,
but don’t worry—your favorites
are safe! Now you can enjoy
everything from a five-star filet
mignon to a classic Philadelphia
cheesesteak during dinner hours
in the Grill Room at your homeaway-from-home in New York.
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-mail [email protected] only for questions about events.
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House Rule!
Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sat–Sun 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Holidays: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Lobster Fest
Entrepreneur Panel
Networking and Cocktails
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.
To join, contact Jane Scott: 212.403.6626,
[email protected], or come by the Palestra to start your
fitness routine today.
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Specialty Small Group Training: Tai Chi
with David Kaplan
Mondays, September 8th, 15th,
22nd and 29th at 6:30 p.m.
David Kaplan is back at the
Palestra for another special Tai
Chi series. The series will be held
on four consecutive Mondays in
September.
Tai Chi is an exercise comprised of strength and
meditation that incorporates dynamic posture,
stretching, and movement. The practice is known
to increase lung capacity, mental clarity, muscle
strength, flexibility, balance, aerobic conditioning
and your overall health.
$80 for all 4 classes for Palestra members;
$88 for the entire series for non-Palestra members;
$25 per individual class/walk ins.
Reserve in advance as space is limited. For more
information and reservations please contact
the Palestra at [email protected] or
212.403.6626.
Penn Club President
Susan Marx
General Manager
Mark Jezierski
Members are considered to be members
in good standing and consequently
eligible to use all Club facilities if:
• required non-refundable entrance fees
are paid their dues are current
• house charges are paid within thirty
(30) days following the end of the
month in which those charges were
incurred
Any member who does not meet these
requirements will be subject to restriction
and possible revocation of the privileges
associated with general membership
without any refund, as determined by the
Board of Directors.
Know someone who could benefit from
membership? E-mail membership@
pennclubny.org to refer a new member.
Starbucks Coffee is now
available in The Penn Club’s
guest rooms.
Editor
Elyse Cromer
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-mail [email protected] only for questions about events.