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hapPENNingsJuly | August 2012 THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK Better than Bordeaux? A California Wine Tasting | Tuesday, July 24th, 7:30 p.m. distinguish each. From rookie to expert, this event is This summer, holiday in the designed for those who know a little about wine but Golden State without ever would like to expand their foundation knowledge. leaving the Big Apple! Sip This is also for those who are well-versed in vino but on wine at the clubhouse as want to learn more about wines from California. Marc Nasser, District Manager of Don Sebastiani $50 per person plus tax and service charge for parties & Sons, guides us on an appellation tasting. Come of 2 or more. $60 per member plus tax and service prepared to gain an in-depth knowledge of the charge if you attend without a guest. $65++ per mem- In This various Californian wine regions by tasting a range ber and $75++ per guest for reservations made after of varietals and expect to cover locales like Napa, Tuesday, July 17th. This program includes wine tasting 2 General Manager’sIssue Corner Paso Robles, and Sonoma. Also, learn about the with cheese and crudités. viniculture, flavors and winemaking techniques that Seth Weinberg, Program Committee 3 In-House Events 4 Out-of-Club Entertainment Summer Happy Hours | Scentfully Yours: An 5 Reciprocal Clubs July 12th, 19th, 26th and August 2nd Exploration of Fragrance | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 6 Intra Clubs Tuesday, July 10th, 7:00 p.m. Sue Phillips, fragrance Please join us in the Grill Room expert and founder of Scenterprises, 7 Dining Specials to welcome Undergraduate and will take you on a perfume-filled Graduate Summer Interns (aged journey to learn about the magic and HapPENNings Calendar 21+) to NYC. Help them experience mystery behind scents. Undoubtedly, the Penn Club and encourage this will be an educational and them to become members! “scentertaining” event. Take Phillips’ Complimentary snacks will be fun quiz and your answers will reveal provided and drink tickets may be if you love light, refreshing citrus notes; feminine, purchased by nonmembers. alluring florals; sensual, spicy orientals; or warm, ARTICLE See at a glance what each The Penn Club welcomes students and alumni from woodsy powdery blends. Then receive a sample of article means for you! ICONS the following schools: your preferred aroma at the fraction of a cost. Our CAS, GSE, Annenberg Design, Social Policy & sense of smell is tied to memory, emotion and taste Networking Drinks Practice, Engineering (Undergrads & Graduate), — this is sure to be an event you will savor forever! Penn Law, Wharton MBA and Undergrads, Penn Phillips works behind the scenes for Learning Dining Medicine, Dental, Vet, and Nursing (Undergrads & iconic fragrance brands like Tiffany’s & Graduate) Co and Burberry. She recently appeared Healthy Snacks Penn Club members can RSVP via email to at Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor [email protected] or through the ‘Members Only’ for Mother’s Day and guided many to experience new Entertainment events calendar online. Nonmembers should RSVP beautiful blends. online at: http://www.pennclub.org/happyhour $25 per member and $35 per guest plus tax and service Members can sign for drinks and should look out for charge by Tuesday, July 3rd. $35 per member and $45 DON'T MISS! ‘Thirsty Thursday’ Grill Room Specials and Festive per guest for late reservations. Program includes one Summer Cocktails! house beverage, dry snacks and crudités. Summer Adrian Walter Ginzburg and Cindy Cirlin, Program Palestra Special Committee 30 Days for $30 Please note our updated schedule of operation: The Main Dining Room will be closed for the summer season SEE BACK PAGE beginning Friday, June 29th, following lunch service. It will re-open on September 4th. 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. 1 Ah, summer! The air is warmer, the pace is slower, the In addition, the House Committee recently reviewed the challenges of winter are but a distant memory, and life use of the Clubhouse in terms of our smoking policy. As is just plain easier. It is a time when we consider taking I’m sure you are aware, smoking is not permitted inside a much needed break from our daily tasks and put into the Penn Club. The one exception has been on one of our motion those well crafted plans for that much anticipated guestroom floors. Upon review, it was noted that there vacation. As you embark on your travels, keep in mind is now very little demand for smoking rooms at the Penn that in all likelihood, you will not be too far from the Penn Club. As a result, the House Committee has decided to Club. Our wide ranging list of reciprocal clubs stands ready make the Club a 100% smoke-free building as of Sep- to serve you wherever you may be. Please keep in mind tember 4, 2012. We are grateful for your cooperation and that a letter of introduction is required for usage of any of understanding with this decision. our reciprocal clubs. These letters can be arranged through Over the summer months, we will undergo our an- our Administrative Office, and it would be a good idea to GENERAL nual deep cleaning of the Clubhouse. The next couple have them sent before you head off on your travels. That of months will be used for repairs, maintenance and a way you will not run the risk of trying to make your ar- general “sprucing-up” of our wonderful property. At the MANAGER’S rangements at a time when the Club’s offices are closed. same time, we will review the conditions of our furniture The House Committee has asked me to remind you that and fixtures and make any necessary replacements. Our the use of cell phones, portable computers and other commitment has always been to the ongoing high quality portable business equipment is not allowed in our Lobby, of our facilities and services, and the enthusiastic support Living Room/Kite and Key Bar, Main Dining Room and of the Club’s Board of Directors and membership in this Corner Grill Room (during mealtimes). The exception to this area has been instrumental in our ability to continuously regulation is the use of E-Readers, iPads and PDAs in their names as one of the Platinum Clubs of America. non-phone/quiet applications is permitted throughout My staff and I look forward to being a part of your the Clubhouse. The Penn Club is for the quiet enjoyment Penn Club experience, and hope you will enjoy a safe of all of its members and phone conversations, clicking of and healthy summer. We hope to see you often at your keyboards and audible digital entertainment are all con- home-away-from-home in New York, and look forward to trary to that quiet enjoyment. We appreciate your respect welcoming you back from your vacations and travels. of our traditions and your assistance in maintaining the decorum and spirit of our distinctly private social Club. —Peter M. Homberg, CCM Outthink the Competition and Moving Towards a Cure: Brain Grow Your Business | Tumor Awareness 5k Run/Walk | Wednesday, July 18th, 7:00 p.m. Roll up your sleeves for an interactive, mini strategy session Saturday, July 21st; Registration: 8:00 a.m.; Run/Walk: 9:00 a.m. with Wharton alum Kaihan Krippendorff. Bring your strategy Summer in the city means rooftops, challenges and throw your standard approaches out the door! strolling along the Highline, and in usual Krippendorff has just published his fourth book, Outthink the NYC spirit, fighting for a good cause! All Competition: How a New Generation of Strategists Sees Options members and guests are invited to join the Others Ignore, and will be at the Penn Club to share its insights Young Alumni Committee in the 1st An- and processes. A former McKinsey consultant, Krippendorff nual Moving Towards a Cure® Brain Tumor has emerged as a sought-after speaker and consultant, helping Awareness 5k Run/Walk in Riverside Microsoft, L’Oreal, Symantec, and numerous fast-growing mid-market companies develop Park. This is the number one fundraising event for brain tumor growth strategies. Outthink the Competition profiles the next generation business strategists: research, education, and support services. the “Outthinkers.” These people are entrepreneurs and corporate leaders with a new playbook If you would like to participate, e-mail [email protected] who understand that competition is undergoing a fundamental paradigm shift and that or sign up through the Members Only website (www.penn- during such revolutions, outthinkers beat traditionalists. club.org). Once we receive your RSVP, we’ll send you a link to Krippendorff earned MBAs from Columbia Business School and London Business our team homepage, where you can help us reach our goal of School, a BSE in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, and a $1,500. (And please feel free to donate even if you can’t make it BSE in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering. He writes race day!) one of the most popular blogs on Fastcompany.com, and has been featured in global Make your reservation with us by Friday, July 13th. The Penn media outlets including Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg Businessweek, and NPR. Club of New York will provide t-shirts and all runners/walkers will $15 per member and $25 per guest by Tuesday, June 19th.