Young Alumni Committee Presents

FEBRUARY 2016

A Night with Pierre-Yves Roussel, WG’93 of LVMH Wednesday, February 17th, 7pm Page 3 Date-Onomics with Jon Birger, G’94 Monday, February 1st, 7pm Page 3

The Things No One Shares About Funding a Growing Business Tuesday, February 23rd, 7pm Page 3

Young Alumni Committee presents: Un-Valentine’s Day Party Thursday, February 11th, 7pm Dinner in the Main Dining Room Page 3 Thursday, February 25th, 6-9pm Page 6 LEADERSHIP CORNER THIS FEBRUARY’S EVENTS

Welcome to 2016! On behalf of the entire Penn Club family, I want to wish each and every one of you a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year. I’d also like to thank you for your generosity towards the employee holiday fund. Your expressions of appreciation towards our loyal and dedicated employees are truly heartwarming. It was great to see everyone at the members’ holiday party in December; I think it’s safe to say “a fun time was had by all.” Kudos to the Penn Club community for your generosity to the Toys for Tots campaign. On behalf of the United States Marine Corp, we’d like to thank you for the joy you have brought to hundreds of local children during this holiday season. We are proud to be a part of this giving community, and thank you for your support!

– R. Mark Jezierski

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - Mathew Kuruvinakunnel, Brandeis ’15

Penn Club Member Since: September 2015 Where do you like to vacation? Anywhere with sunlight, a body of water, and a bartender. Why did you join the Penn Club? To meet people. New York is a hard place to meet people. What is your favorite Penn Club dish? The wings, hands down. Were you named after anyone? A line of Mathews, all spelt with one “t”. When’s the last time you drove a car? 6 months? Honestly, I’m happier making people drive me, especially in trafﬁ c. Do you have any advice for new Penn Club members on how to best utilize the Club? Get to know the staff. They know a lot of the club and its members, and they’re pretty great!

Article Icons See at a glance what each Ice Skate & article means for you! Hot Chocolate Networking Saturday, February 27th, 1pm Learning With the Winter Village at Bryant Park now open, the Healthy Membership Afﬁ rmation Ceremony Penn Club would like to February 5th, 11th, 17th, 23rd, and 29th arrange a group outing for ice Entertainment Penn Club members in good standing are specially skating and hot chocolate! invited to participate in our membership afﬁ rmation $20 per person. Price includes Drinks ceremony. There will be a book signing and pinning hot chocolate, cookies, VIP ceremony. Please wear a jacket with a lapel to facilitate admission, skate rental, and Dining the pinning. complimentary bag check. RSVP online or by emailing [email protected] RSVP by Friday, February 19th. Snacks

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A Night with Pierre-Yves Roussel, WG’93 of LVMH Wednesday, February 17th, 7pm The Penn Club proudly welcomes Wharton alumnus Pierre-Yves Roussel, WG’93, chairman and CEO of the Fashion Group at LVMH. He will be speaking about making it in a career in fashion, all during New York Fashion Week. About Pierre-Yves Roussel Pierre-Yves Roussel was born in France in 1965. He graduated from both Ecole Supérieure de Commerce in Paris and from Brussels University. He began his career as an analyst with the CCF bank in Belgium and then after obtaining an MBA from The Wharton School, he joined the McKinsey & Company in 1993 and worked in various ofﬁ ces (NY, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Paris). He was elected Partner in 1998 in charge of the consumer sector in Europe. He was appointed to the senior partnership board of the Firm in 2004. Pierre-Yves Roussel joined LVMH in 2004 as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Operations. In 2006, he was named Chairman and CEO of the Fashion Group, which includes numerous prestigious brands (Céline, Givenchy, Kenzo, Loewe, Marc Jacobs, DKNY, Pucci, Nicholas Kirkwood, JW. Anderson). He is a member of the LVMH Executive Committee. He is also a board Member of the French Haute Couture and designers Council and a member of several prestigious Fashion boards (ANDAM, CFDA incubator, LVMH prize, ...). $27++ per member and $32++ per guest for RSVPs by Wednesday, February 10th. $37++ per member and $42++ per guest for late reservations. Price includes drink, crudités, and talk.

Date-Onomics with Jon Birger, G’94 Young Alumni Committee presents: Monday, February 1st, 7pm Un-Valentine’s Day Party & Rum Come join the Penn Club as we welcome Penn Tasting alumnus Jon Birger, G’94 to speak about his book Thursday, February 11th, 7-9pm Date-Onomics: How Dating Became a Lopsided Get in the anti-Valentine’s Day spirit with the Numbers Game just in time for Valentine’s Day! Young Alumni Committee’s Un-Valentine’s Day In DATE-ONOMICS, Jon Birger uses a combination Party & Rum Tasting! Designed for couples and of demographics, statistics, game theory, and singles alike, the Young Alumni Committee invites sociology to explain the phenomenon of the “man members of all ages to mix and mingle over drinks deﬁ cit” facing college-educated women in America. and snacks. There will be plenty of rum, dancing DATE-ONOMICS includes surprising information that and opportunities to socialize with friends and new is practical in its take-away. This is a compelling matches too! and informative read that may just give its female $42++ per member and $47++ per guest. Price readers a leg up on the competition! includes 2 hours of open bar and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP $15 per member and $25 per guest for RSVPs by by 3pm, Monday, February 8th. Monday, January 25th. $25 per member and $35 per guest for late reservations. Books will be available for purchase.

The Things No One Shares About Funding a Growing Business – Dirt from Shark Tank Survivors, Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors Tuesday, February 23rd, 7pm Come join Shark Tank and Penn alum Alex Furmansky, W’07 ENG’07 of Sparkology and Budsies, and others as they dish on the secrets behind starting your own business and ﬁ nding the money to stay aﬂ oat. This panel will bring together start up founders and investors and shed a bit of light on the process. $15 per member and $25 per guest for RSVPs by Tuesday, February 16. $25 per member and $35 per guest for late reservations.

All programs require written reservations. Events noted as “++” indicate plus tax and service charge. Please e-mail Connect with Real Movers and Quakers at www.pennclub.org RSVP [email protected] or register on-line at pennclub.org to reserve. E-mail [email protected] only for questions about events. 3 THIS MONTHS EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS!

SAVE THE DATE! A Night with Jeffrey Lyons, C’66 Tuesday, March 15th, 6:30pm The Penn Club proudly welcomes Penn alumnus and renowned ﬁ lm critic, Jeffrey Lyons. Mr. Lyons will present on his newest book, What a Time It Was! Leonard Lyons and the Golden Age of New York Nightlife. Filled with hundreds of meticulously selected stories from over 12,000 editions of the renowned New York Post journalist Leonard Lyons’ column, What a Time It Was! features stories from all the greatest pop culture icons of the era. Follow author Jeffrey Lyons as he opens a door into the past to rub elbows with New York City’s high society and step into its famed restaurants and nightclubs. Choosing a selection of anecdotes from his new book, Lyons shares a sneak peek into forty years of New York City’s famous nightlife, from the ritzy 1930s to the psychedelic 1970s. Jeffrey Lyons will also be available to sign copies of What a Time It Was! $27++ per member and $32++ per guest for RSVPs by Tuesday, March 8th. $37++ per member and $42++ per guest for late reservations. Price includes drink, crudités, and talk. Books will be available for purchase.

INTER CLUB EVENTS

How to Build and Grow a Thriving Startup at the Princeton Club Wednesday, February 3 Wine Reception: 6:30pm • Panel: 7:00pm • Networking: 8:00pm This panel discussion with four successful young startup entrepreneurs, including FiscalNote, Friendsy and Run for America, will discuss strategies for success and lessons on how to thrive in today’s dynamic startup economy. The presentation will include advice from Venmo’s Product Developer, Matthew Hamilton, on how to create attractive and scalable products. After the panel discussion, members and guests are invited to network with fellow attendees and connect with the panelists. Cost: Free for members; $25 for guests. RSVP by Monday, February 1st.

A Wall Street Career — Past, Present & Future at the Princeton Club Monday, February 22 Wine Reception: 6:00pm • Panel: 6:30pm Computer systems and outsourcing to Bangalore have eliminated thousands of jobs on Wall Street. Will robots be the next hedge fund billionaires? Join the discussion on the history of Wall Street and predictions for the future of the leading ﬁ nancial center of the world. William Cohan, former Lazard banker and best-selling author, and Kevin Quinn, former co-head of global technology business and partner at Goldman Sachs, will address concerns and other career issues. Cost: Free for members; $25 for guests. RSVP by Thursday, February 18th.

Carnival Family Day at the Cornell Club Saturday, March 12th, 12-2pm Step right up to the greatest party around, with balloons, games, and prizes, it will be the best in town! Come one, come all, to our annual Family Day at The Club! Enjoy the Carnival theme, which will include face painting, crafts, a popcorn machine, and a Special Magic Show for all ages! It is time to get out of the house and enjoy a Family Fun Day; join parents and children from the Inter-Club Community for a festive afternoon at The Club! There will be delicious treats for kids and adults alike, including Carnival favorites such as: nachos, corn dogs, and ice cream cones (we promise, there will be healthier fare as well)! Children will be treated to a kid friendly buffet, while the adults will enjoy a buffet featuring a Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar. $25++ for adults and $15++ for kids. Advance registration required by Wednesday, March 9th, at which time reservations are considered ﬁ nal sale.

All programs require written reservations. Events noted as “++” indicate plus tax and service charge. Please e-mail 2 4 RSVP [email protected] or register on-line at pennclub.org to reserve. E-mail [email protected] only for questions about events. THIS MONTHS EVENTS PENN CLUB SOCIETIES

Join a Society! Societies (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 a Society, please e-mail us at [email protected].

The Family Wealth Management Community Service Society Society Wednesday, February 10th, 7pm Tuesday, February 2nd, 6:15pm The Penn Club Community Service Intra Club This Intra Club is for collaborating professionals helps alumni to ignite their passion for serving who work with individuals and families on their local communities in New York by providing personal fi nance and wealth management opportunities to meet with different non-profi t matters. organizations, sign up for community service This group meets the fi rst Tuesday of the month projects with other Penn alumni, and share their at 6:15pm. experience in serving the social causes that they are most interested in. Book Club Tuesday, February 2nd, 6:30pm Read and discuss contemporary fi ction with other Boomers & Beyond Penn Club members in the relaxed atmosphere Monday, February 22nd, 6:15pm of the library! This month we will be discussing If you feel a little too “experienced” for the Young Avenue of Mysteries by John Irving. Alumni Committee, this is your intra club. The group meets the fi rst Tuesday of the month at We will meet monthly in the Ben Franklin Living 6:30pm. Room, and put on social, cultural, culinary and educational events in and out of the club several times a year for our more seasoned Penn Club Design & Build Society citizens. Events may include dinners, wine tastings, museum and gallery visits and the like. Monday, February 8th, 6:30pm The mission of the Design and Build Intra Club is to bring together professionals from a wide range of fi elds including: architecture and the allied Penn Women in Business Society design fi elds, as well as engineering, construction, Wednesday, February 24th, 6:30pm and development, in order to learn from each The goal of this group is to assist women other and take advantage of the resulting in meeting their professional goals through synergies. exploring business issues, using problem-solving The group meets the second Monday of the month techniques, or making introductions. at 6:30pm. The group meets the last Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.

Bulls & Bears and Hedge Fund Investment Society Tuesday, February 9th, 6:15pm Those interested in the capital markets, stock and bond investment on a global basis, or hedge funds are invited to join. The group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:15pm.

ANNUAL MEMBERS’ HOLIDAY PARTY

Dinner in the Main Dining Room Thursday, February 25th, 6-9pm We’ve heard everyone’s requests and are taking action! We are opening the Main Dining Room for dinner once a month. If you’ve never had dinner in this beautiful room come out and join us for an a la carte experience in the Main Dining Room! Bring your friends, family, and colleagues! For reservations please call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or email [email protected].

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GRILL ROOM SPECIALS Networking Dinner Shaken & Stirred Cocktails Wednesday, February 10th, 7pm Monday Want to socialize with other professionals and 5-9pm grow your own personal business network? Join the Start the work week off on a good note! Pick Wednesday Night Networking group. This ongoing any “Shaken or Stirred Cocktail” from our list group gets together the second Wednesday of every for only $8. month over dinner at the Club. All professions are welcome. $36.95++ per person. All professions are welcome.

Indulgent Tuesday Networking Luncheon When the sun goes down, to make your evening Friday, February 26th, 12:30pm truly spectacular, try our delicious homemade desserts and we will let you ﬁ nish your night If you are interested in sourcing new clients, new deals, with a sweet taste of well selected dessert new customers or new business partners, join our wines for only $7. business networking leads lunch group. This ongoing group meets once a month over lunch at the Club. Members of this group are based in Manhattan, are non- competitive with one another within the group, and are Midweek Wednesday expected to attend regularly to hold their exclusive spot. Is hump day! To make your night more fun we Please e-mail [email protected] with your are offering: name, line of business, company name, e-mail address and phone number to inquire about joining before $2 Wings submitting your RSVP. All attendees must be pre- $5 Plate of Kobe Beef Franks in Puff Pastry approved to participate; no walk-ins. $8 Mini Cheesesteaks $5 Pint of Yuengling draft NEW! The Young Alumni COCKTAILS OF THE Committee Presents: MONTH Stepping Out Thursday 1st Wednesdays Now served in the Grill Room It is time to relax and take it easy! Come over Wednesday, February 3rd, bar! to your Club and celebrate with friends or make 7-9pm Calvados Mule – Manoir de new ones! Enjoy our phenomenal selection of Montreuil Selection Calvados sangrias for $7 a glass. Every 1st Wednesday of the month The Grill Room will be hosting 1st Apple Brandy, House Ginger Wednesdays, where members of Syrup, Lime, Seltzer. Shaken, the Penn Club can congregate served on the rocks, in a copper Viva Vino Friday over drink and food specials mug, lime wedge. and games to play. There is no Get Caraway'd – LinieAged You know you are getting the best New York has entrance fee and members of all Aquavit, Contratto Rosso Sweet to offer when you wind down the week with a ages are welcome to join in on the Vermouth, Ramazzotti Amaro, bottle of well selected wine for only $36. camaraderie! Campari, Angostura Bitters. Food Specials: Stirred, served up in a cocktail $2 Wings glass, lemon peel. Complex and Saturday Brunch all day! $5 Plate of Kobe Beef Franks in herbal with 177+ botanicals! Puff Pastry 12-7pm $8 Plate of mini cheesesteaks It is time to enjoy the weekend with our Bloody Mary’s, mimosas and Yuengling draft for $5 Drink Special: CLUB OFFICE CLOSINGS with a food purchase. $5 Pint of Yuengling draft Club Ofﬁ ces will be closed on Monday, February 15th, for *Available at the bar only President’s Day. Add tax and service charge to all dining charges

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MAIN DINING ROOM HOURS Monday through Friday EXPERIENCE THE PALESTRA Breakfast 7–10am Lunch 12–2:30pm Lunch Buffet (Friday) 12–2:30pm Palestra Class for All Members THE GRILL ROOM HOURS The Palestra Fitness Center now features 2 classes per day on Mondays through Thursdays Monday through Friday during the month of February 2016. Lunch 12–3pm Casual Fare 3–5:30pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Dinner 5:30pm–10pm Bar 12–11pm Spin Express Tabata Interval Spin Express Tabata Interval Saturday Afternoon Continental Breakfast 7–11am 12:30-1pm 12-12:30pm 12:30-1pm 12-12:30pm Brunch 12–7pm Core & More SLAM Yoga SLAM Lunch 12–7pm Evening Sunday 6:30-7:10pm 5:45-6:15pm 5:45-6:45pm 5:45-6:15pm Continental Breakfast 7–11am BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LIVING ROOM HOURS SPIN SERIES* Library Open Daily 24 hours 6:30-7:30pm (unless closed for a private event) Monday through Friday Visitor Type Fee Standard Class Signature Class* Complimentary Coffee 10–11am Kite & Key Bar 4–10pm Palestra Member Palestra Dues — $10 Non-Palestra Member $15/visit** — $20 Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled by 3pm two (2) business days, unless otherwise noted, prior to the event will not be Overnight Guest Guest Room Rate — $20 charged. Cancellation requests received after this time, as well as all no-shows, are charged the full cost of the event. Out-of-Club ticketed events (including, but not limited to, theater events) are ﬁ nal sale and * Reservations and additional fee required. non-refundable. **Daily visit fee waived if taking signature class. To contact the Club with questions or room reservations, please call 212.764.3550. Reservations can be made by calling 212-403-6623 or by using your mobile device.

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