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� November 2013 hap�elebratingPENN our �wentieth �ear ings1994-2014 THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK Traditional Thanksgiving Feast | Thursday, November 28th. Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet to This year, avoid long grocery store include: lines and hours of toils in the kitchen ❖ Smoked Seafood by spending the holiday at your ❖ Shrimp Cocktail home-away-from-home in New York. ❖ Cheeses and Pâtés Invite your friends and family and ❖ Composed Salads join us as we commemorate the first ❖ Pumpkin Soup successful harvest of 1621 with The ❖ Traditional Roasted Turkey with Penn Club’s Traditional Thanksgiving Feast. Year after year, guests all the Trimmings In This have been awe-struck by our Executive Chef’s culinary talents, the ❖ Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin warm ambiance, and the generous nature of this main dining room 2 General Manager’s Corner ❖ Homemade Grand Dessert Buffet Issue event. So hurry up and RSVP today— you’ll be thankful you did! 3 Upcoming Events $59.50 for adults and$29.50 for children under 12 plus tax and service charge. There are 3 seating times: 12:00 p.m., 4 Out-of-Club Events 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. 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. 5 Interclub Events 6 Membership Corner Each One, Reach One “Each One, Reach One” Recognition The Board of Directors would like to thank and recognize the following 7 Dining Specials Progress Report Penn Club members who took the call to reach one (or more!) of their contacts to become a club member. All members are encouraged to strive The “Each One, to have your name noted on this list as we continue our 20th anniversary HapPENNings Calendar membership campaign through June 30, 2014. Reach One” mem- Dushyant Pandit* Kenneth Beck Richard Marshall bership campaign Elaine Merians Martin Bloom Sally Shoemaker calls upon each Gary Kalbaugh Richard Helfenbein Vincenzo LaRuffa John Shook Richard Kischner Article and every member See at a glance what each to do their part in * Referred more than one new member. | Listing above current as of press time. Icons article means for you! bringing in at least one new member Holiday Wine Tasting | Networking Drinks to join the Club. Monday, November 18th. 7:00 p.m. As of mid-October, Don't let holiday gift season sneak up on you this year! The Penn Club is here to help. This November, Learning Dining our Club’s membership total stands join us for a wine tasting with Lieb Cellars. Leading the tasting will at almost 4,600, up be the vineyard’s winemaker, Russell Hearn, also of Suhru Wine and Healthy Snacks from 4,400 about a month ago. Our member- T’Jara Vineyards. With 30 years of experience in global winemaking, ship goal is to attain at least 7,500 members he will educate and guide you as you sample a selection of wines Entertainment by June 30, 2014. Our 20th anniversary from this Suffolk Country vineyard. Hearn is an established industry celebration next year promises to be a festive veteran who helped forge the Long Island region into one known for one, especially when we have more members producing World Class Wines — come find out how! As you sample Don't Miss! with whom to celebrate and commemorate these award-winning wines, keep your friends, family, and co-workers this milestone. in mind, because at the end of the night you’ll have the option of making gift orders to be shipped to you or your loved ones just in Members have the privilege to propose non- Stone Crab Week time for the holidays. And, in the spirit of giving, a raffle will be Penn alumni to become associate members. held for one lucky member to win an overnight stay for two at the November 11th–15th Alumni from affiliate schools (e.g. Vanderbilt) beautiful Lieb Cellars North Fork vineyard. If you want an advance see page 3 and affiliate organizations (e.g. M.I.T. Club sample, look for Lieb Cellars wines on the Featured Wines of the of New York) are welcome to join the Club Month list in the Grill Room this November and December. as affiliate members. To obtain membership $25 plus tax and service charge per member and $40 plus tax and materials, please contact the membership service charge per guest by Monday, November 11th at noon. $35 office at 212.403.6627 (email: membership@ per member and $50 per guest for late reservations. Includes raffle pennclub.org) ticket, wine samples, and cheese and snack spread.

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 The holiday season is now upon us, and it is traditionally a This is traditionally the busiest time of year at the Penn time for reflection and thanksgiving for life’s many bless- Club. Many companies and individuals will be holding ings. Your Club truly falls into that category. Over the past holiday parties, end-of-year meetings and other events at twenty years, the Penn Club has become a home, resource the Penn Club. If you are planning to host an event at the and refuge for our diverse membership. Each of you finds Club, please make your reservation and arrangements as your own unique satisfaction in being a part of the Penn soon as possible. This is an exciting and enjoyable time of Club, and I would hope that great pride accompanies that year, and we want to make sure we will be able to accom- satisfaction. Our Each One, Reach One campaign is de- modate your needs. signed to help you share your pride and satisfaction with In closing, I would like to remind you of one of our truly your friends, family and associates. I sincerely hope that rewarding traditions, the Penn Club Employees Annual each of you will take the initiative to introduce one new Holiday Fund. This yearly collection for our staff has grown member into the Penn Club family during this twentieth GENERAL each year since the Club opened. It is your opportunity to anniversary year. Your support will help to maintain the express your appreciation to our hard-working, loyal and vibrancy of one of New York’s highly distinguished and dedicated staff of professionals through your voluntary MANAGER’S respected clubs. contributions. Since the Club does not allow cash tipping, Over the next two months, New York will become a truly this is a very meaningful distribution for our employees. magical center of holiday excitement. The Penn Club You will soon be receiving information about the Fund, is right at the hub of all of this excitement, and we are as well as a pledge card. On behalf of our staff, I want to preparing for some of our traditional events. Our Club will thank you in advance for your generosity. be handsomely decorated in its holiday finery. Our annual My staff and I look forward to being a part of your Thanksgiving Day Dinner is always well attended, and continuing Penn Club experience. We join together to wish tends to fill up quickly. I would encourage you to make you joyous holidays and a happy, safe and healthy New reservations soon to avoid being shut out. In addition, our Year. We hope to see you often at your home-away-from- Member’s Holiday Party on December 3rd has become a home in New York. Corner hallmark in our Club’s life. This increasingly popular event is a great opportunity to join with your fellow members to —Peter M. Homberg, CCM celebrate this special time of year at your Club.

13th Annual Robert Burns Dinner | Presentation and Tasting of the Haggis Appetizer Friday, January 24th. Reception: 6:00 p.m.; ❖ Scottish Smoked Salmon Dinner: 7:00 p.m. The Penn Club will honor the ❖ Celeriac and Apple Salad and Micro Greens spirit of Scottish poet Robert Burns at a traditional Soup celebration of Burns’ birthday. Not for the ❖ Cock a Leekie Soup fainthearted — but certainly not to be missed — Entrée the evening will include the parade of the Haggis, ❖ Roast Tenderloin of Beef accompanied by reading of Burns’ poem “Address ❖ Braised Local Kale with Smoked Bacon to a Haggis”—a mainstay of many Burns dinners. For the Dessert uninitiated, Haggis is a Scottish pudding comprised of organ ❖ Mixed Berry Trifle meat, oatmeal and onions, traditionally cooked in a sheep’s stomach, which is ceremonially sliced open with a sword at $84.00 per person plus tax and service charge (includes meal, scotch tasting, and Burns dinners. It is said to be an acquired taste. Fortunately, the bagpipe music). For reservations, call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@ rest of the evening will include a Scottish-inspired menu that pennclubny.org or RSVP online. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy. would have caused Burns himself to wax poetic. Rest assured that the Penn Club will have enough fine Scotch whiskey on Penn Club Member Tours hand for you to invoke your own poetic impulses. Over the years How well do you know your Club? Whether you joined this month, this year, or our Burns Supper has evolved into a mainstay of our Penn Club 19 years ago, all members who have yet to tour the Clubhouse are encouraged social calendar, and it is always exciting to welcome both familiar to do so. What better way to be sure you’re maximizing your Penn Club and new faces to our truly unique event. Here’s a glimpse our experience than to be aware of all it has to offer! Tours are available during fare for the night: business hours and may be scheduled by contacting [email protected].

Welcome New September Members Abdullah Alateeqi Sharon B. DeVivo David Helfenbein Eunice A. Miller Barbara K. Redman Penn Club members are encouraged to review this posting of new members. Curt Andersson Susan Dickstein Eric J. Kaplan Richard A. Miller Anthony J. Saccone Susan Andersson Kevin B. Donovan Meredith A. Kirschner Evan S. Nicholas Scarlett K. Schmidt All new members are provisional members for 90 days from the date their Eva Claire Bastianon Susan M. Dumke Scott A. Kislin Madhu Nott Christopher J. Shook membership begins. Should any Penn Club member in good standing feel that Marshall Berman Victor Edozien Stephen T. Limpe Robert P Oristaglio Jie Song a provisional member will not make a good member, please provide us your Lloyd Bloom Karen M. Faherty Tracy Tang Limpe Thomas E. Osborne Geoffrey F. Williams information in writing to [email protected] with your Steven B. Braverman Peggy L. Fox Kevin Liu Frank Benjamin Jonathan A. Zakheim Sarah Cookinham Donald F. Gayhardt Frank P. Meadows, Jr. Plantan name and member number. The Club may reach out to you to obtain more Benjamin W. Daly Philip A. George Linda E. Merians Sangeeta Prasad information, if needed.

2 Networking Learning Healthy Entertainment Drinks Dining Snacks Upcoming EVENTS Members’ Holiday Party | Tuesday, December 3rd, 5:00–9:00 p.m. 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 Members’ Holiday Party. Enjoy a fabulous complimentary selection of drinks and hors d’oeuvres while mingling with fellow members in the Main Dining Room. As our last major event of the year, we’ll be gearing up and kicking off celebrations for our 20th year at this ever-popular Club event. In the spirit of this celebration, and in consideration of our active “Each One, Reach One” campaign, we ask that you bring a potential new member as your guest. What better time to share the value of our Club than at this fun and festive event! And, as always, we encourage you 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. This event is club-sponsored (free). Reservations are required. Members are welcome to bring one lucky guest. Please include your guest’s name when making a reservation.

Stone Crab Week | Young Professionals Monday, November 11th to Friday, November 15th. Tired of turkey? Let’s Networking Dinner | get cracking! Stone crabs are one of the ocean’s Wednesday, November 6th. 7:00 p.m. creatures sought after for their good taste, especially their claws. In fact, the sheer strength Get to know some of your fellow members of a stone crab claw is powerful enough to and young professionals this fall at the Young break the shells of other, more resilient ocean Alumni Committee-organized Networking crustaceans such as oysters. For one week only, Dinner! Enjoy a delicious four course meal The Penn Club will offer our members a stone while creating opportunities for personal and professional success. Great crab special. To ensure you get your share, please make your lunch food, great conversation, and great connections—what more could you reservation for in advance by calling Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or need? If your answer is “a great glass of wine,” you’ll find that here, too! e-mail [email protected]. $45.95 per person plus tax and service charge for a 4-course meal and a glass of house wine. Reservations due by Friday, November 1st at noon. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy in effect for this event. Secrets to Success for Entrepreneurs | Members are encouraged to bring guests. Tuesday, November 12th. 7:00 p.m. So you have your business plan in hand and are ready to start a new venture. Or you have a business but want Save the Date! to take it to the next level. Come hear a panel of experts discuss ways to expand your existing start-up or mature business. They will provide you Hedge Fund Panel with practical real-world advice and insights on advancing your business Tuesday, January 14th. Due to scheduling conflicts, the 15th Annual in tough economic times. There will be networking opportunities for Hedge Fund Panel will be held in January 2014. Mark your calendars those who attend and introductions to free entrepreneurial programs in now and stay tuned for more information. New York City. Panelists Geri Stengel — President of Ventureneer, President of Stengel Solutions, Kauffman FastTrac GrowthVenture facilitator Penn Club Membership Paisley Demby (W’99) — Business Services Director of the Goldman Affirmation Ceremony Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative at LaGuardia Community College, Winner of 2007 Career Achievement and Social Impact award November 5th, 13th, and 21st. from the Whitney M. Young Jr. Memorial Conference Executive Board 12:00 p.m.. at The Wharton School Penn Club members in good standing Chris Hurn (G’97) — CEO/Cofounder of Mercantile Capital are specially invited to participate in Corporation, Author of The Entrepreneur’s Secret to Creating Wealth: our membership affirmation ceremony. How the Smartest Business Owners Build Their Fortunes Since the tradition of a new member Adrian Walter-Ginsburg (Moderator) — President and CEO of initiation ceremony was started in 2011, Caring Transitions of NYC, Fellow of The Gerontological Society of this member affirmation ceremony was created for current Penn America, PhD in Urban Studies from MIT Club members who have not gone through a new member initiation ceremony and new members who were unable to attend their new $27 plus tax and service charge per member and $40 plus tax and service member initiation ceremony. There will be a book signing and pinning charge per guest by Tuesday, November 5th. $30 plus tax and service ceremony. Please wear a jacket with a lapel to facilitate the pinning charge per member and $50 plus tax and service charge per guest for late ceremony. reservations. Includes one house beverage plus dry snacks and crudités.

tour through three Victorian areas — Gramercy Park, Ladies’ Mile, Veterans’ Weekend Civil War and and Chelsea — exploring the Christmas traditions that emerged from American Revolution Tour | each. Stops include where O. Henry wrote Gift of the Magi and where Clement Clarke Moore penned ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. The Sunday, November 10th. 12:00 p.m. This Veterans’ Day tour will also explore New York’s role in the evolution of the modern Weekend, take a tour through Lower Manhattan and Kris Kringle, from Washington Irving’s St. Nicholas figure to Thomas visit sites connected to Lincoln, Walt Whitman, and Nast’s jovial Santa. Washington. Stops will include Alexander Hamilton’s grave, the site of the 1863 Draft Riots, a Confederate $20 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, December 12th at noon. prison, Federal Hall, and the tomb of Major General Richard Montgomery at St Paul’s Chapel. The NY Philharmonic Presents: $20 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, November 7th at noon. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Kennedys and Roosevelts Walking Fleet Street | Friday, March 7th. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Tour | Show: 8:00 p.m. The New York Saturday, November 23rd. 12:00 p.m. To mark Philharmonic will present a staged the 50th anniversary of the assassination of production of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony John F. Kennedy and the 80th anniversary of and Drama Desk Award-winning musical the FDR presidency, this walking tour will visit thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber sites connected to figures from both prominent of Fleet Street next March. Bass-baritone political families, including JFK, RFK, Eleanor Roosevelt, FDR, Bryn Terfel will star as the title character Jacqueline Kennedy, Teddy Roosevelt and Sargent Shriver. and it was recently announced that Emma $20 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, November 21st at noon. Thompson will be making her New York and Philharmonic stage debut as Mrs. Lovett. You won’t want to miss this! Sweeney Todd will be Victorian Christmas: Origins of conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert; directed by Lonny Price, who directed and produced the Philharmonic’s productions of Sondheim’s Christmas Traditions | Company in 2011, SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert! in 2010, and Saturday, December 14th. 2:00 p.m. Want to Sweeney Todd in 2000; and produced by Lonny Price and Matt Cowart. experience a new Christmas tradition in New $134.55 per person plus tax and service charge includes a four-course prix York — something beyond the Rockettes and fixe dinner at the Club and show. Tickets are final sale. Member must be the Rockefeller Center tree? Go off the beaten present to sign at dinner. Reservations due by Monday, December 16th at path this holiday season by taking this walking noon. RSVP online or by email to [email protected].

Come Celebrate the Holidays with Us The holidays are right around the corner. . . host your company holiday party at your Club! The Penn Club is the perfect location for holiday fun: cocktail parties, buffet dinners, plated luncheons and more. Our banquet rooms can accommodate up to 250 guests. From black-tie galas to intimate dinners, we offer creative and contemporary cuisine, beautiful settings and polished service for both corporate entertaining and social events. Receptions starting at only $65 per person! Mid-week party specials available. Contact the catering office at212.403.6619 for more information.

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INTERCLUB Save the Date 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 s m t w t f s Club (no jeans or sneakers). Thanks! 1 Harvard Club Princeton Club 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (27 West 44th Street) (15 West 43rd Street) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 All-Ivy Mistletoe Mixer at the The New Year’s Eve Spectacular | 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Harvard Club | Tuesday, December 31st. 23 24 25 26 27 28

Friday, December 20th. Ticket Option 1: 7:00 p.m. (Reception, Dinner & 2014 February Events6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Be Live Music: $125 Per Person By December 1; $135 After sure to set aside Friday, December 1) Start Your Evening off with an elegant champagne reception December 20th, from and 3-course meal, paired with wine. Enjoy socializing with fellow mem- 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., for the bers, listening to live jazz, and feasting on Chef Michael’s seasonal fare. Monday, February 3rd Membership Affirmation Ceremony ever-popular, always sold- (Seating requests are limited; parties of 2–10 can be accommodated.) out, All-Ivy Mistletoe Mixer! This event is for all Tuesday, February 11th Ticket Option 2: 9:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. (Dancing, Dessert & Drinks: Membership Affirmation Ceremony ages and allows inter-club members to meet $95 Per Person) It’s time to get the party started—our Snow Ball band Friday, February 14th and greet over unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks joins us to really get the celebration going as you sample our delicious Valentine's Day and an outstanding buffet of hot and cold hors dessert buffet and enjoy the full, open bar. (Reception-style, limited Wednesday, February 19th d’oeuvres (all included in the admission price). seating; no reserved seats.) Membership Affirmation Ceremony There will be a cash bar for other libations. And, Full Package: $199 (Includes Reception, Dinner, Party, Entertainment, Thursday, February 27th as the name suggests, sprigs of mistletoe will Membership Affirmation Ceremony Tax & Gratuity) be placed here and there in Harvard Hall to lend a dash of excitement to the evening. All seating and tickets are first come, first served. Dress is black tie preferred; gentlemen must wear jackets. Kindly reserve by December 1; $45 per person (tax inclusive). There is a limit all reservations become final sale on that date. Absolutely no walk-ins of 5 persons per party. All cancellations after will be permitted. December 13th are liable for charges.

Penn Club members have access to about 150 reciprocal clubs worldwide. Reciprocal Clubs Two such examples are the reciprocal clubs below. Connect with the Club Did you know that your home- The Army and Navy Club— Washington, DC The Royal Scots Club — Edinburgh, Scotland away-from-home in New York The Army and Navy Club traces The Royal Scots City has quite the social media its beginning to December 1885 Club offers a rare presence? Find us on Facebook, when seven officers — all Army, combination: the Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Navy and Marine Corps veterans charm of a country FourSquare and show us some of the Mexican and Civil wars house hotel with a social media love! Broadcast your — met to form the United cozy club atmosphere. Ivy League pride, show your friends Service Club. Reincorporated as The Army and Navy Club Situated in one of in 1981, this Club provides a wide range of hospitality to Edinburgh’s finest the fun you’re having at the Club, its members and their guests in a place and atmosphere of Georgian streets, Abercromby Place and right in and stay in the loop with all that’s timeless elegance. The Club maintains the high standards the heart of the city, this fine reciprocal club offers happening at Penn’s only alumni demanded by the customs of its rich military traditions courtesy, personal service and warm hospitality. The clubhouse. while offering the facilities and services needed to satisfy Club exudes a charm and ambiance which is both For the Each One, Reach One the modern military or business professional. Only two relaxed and comfortable for their guests. Guests campaign, Like us so your blocks from the White House and a quick metro ride relax in one of 25 bedrooms, each individually friends know about the Club to the U.S. Capitol and the National Mall, rooms at designed and traditionally furnished, with comfort this reciprocal club are always in demand. All overnight and attention to detail of the utmost importance. Follow us on Twitter: accommodations have private bathrooms, satellite TV with All rooms offer modern facilities, some with scenic @ThePennClub 120 HD channels, and complimentary wireless Internet views over the rooftops to Fife or to Queen Street access. Overnight rates include a complimentary breakfast Gardens, and all bedrooms offer complimentary Follow our boards on Monday through Saturdays and guests are encouraged to secure wireless connectivity. The Club, itself a Pinterest at www.pinterest. attend brunch in the Main Dining Room on Sundays. In UNESCO World Heritage site location, is situated com/pennclub/ addition to overnight accommodations, the Club boasts with perfect access to all major bus routes. It is a newly renovated gym, a Main Dining Room, an Eagle within walking distance of Waverley train station, Follow us on Instagram at Grill, one of the oldest private libraries in the District of which runs regular services throughout Scotland. www.instagram.com/ Columbia, and a lounge that was the birthplace of the And, if you visit this December, they are offering a thepennclub Daiquiri cocktail. bottle of champagne in your room on arrival. For reservations, call 202.628.8400. For reservations, call +011.44.131.556.4270. And check in on Foursquare on your next visit! For a Letter of Introduction to any of our reciprocal clubs, please contact Barbara Nevels at [email protected] or 212.403.6620.

All Intra Club Seen MEMBERSHIP reservations can Heard be made at rsvp@ pennclubny.org. New York Knicks Legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier at the Penn Club & Monday, October 7th 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 [email protected]. Bulls & Bears and Hedge Fund Investment Intra Clubs | Member Robert Blum with his son, Jordan, Program Committee Members Carol Vinelli, Tuesday, November 19th. 6:30 p.m. The Bulls and Bears and the and Mr. Frazier Dara Cook, and Cindy Cirlin with Walt Frazier, III Hedge Fund Intra Clubs are joining forces! Those interested or working 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. Design and Build Intra Club | Monday, November 11th. 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 Membership Committee member Walt Frazier, will help designers find their ideal job. They will also be exploring strategies for III, introducing his father, Walt Frazier, Jr. established professionals to expand their influence and advance their careers. Join them in these discussions that will demonstrate ways to establish yourself and Mr. Frazier showing one of his Championship rings to achieve progress in your career. The mission of the Design and Build Intra Club is to member Steven Gross and his bring together professionals from a wide range of fields including architecture and son, Bobby 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]). Mr. Frazier signing copies of his book, Rockin’ Steady, For reservations, e-mail [email protected], fax 212.403.6621, or RSVP online. for members

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School, Class Year: School of Arts & Sciences, 2010 If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Pink! It’s my favorite color. The Grill Room is an ideal place Penn Club Member Since: 2010 What book are you currently reading? Dan Lewis, who shares trivia for a small gathering of friends and/or coworkers. Dinner Lives in: New York, NY stories in a daily newsletter called Now I Know, just came out with a parties of up to 10 guests can Currently Single/Married with Kids? I have a boyfriend, but no kids. book of a similar format. I’ve enjoyed reading his e-mails over the past few months, so I started reading his book. be accommodated. Call us Hobbies: Eating, cooking, singing off-key, and starting books without ahead of time and we can set finishing them. Who's your favorite person living or dead, real or fictional (excluding family)? Emma Swan from Once Upon a Time. up a spot for all to enjoy! In one sentence, what do you actually do all day in your job? I work at What's the last thing you saw on Broadway? Once. It was very good! Ralph Lauren, analyzing the successes of various marketing initiatives Contact: Bonnie Baker at The How often do you eat out? Too often. More often, though, I order in to inform the strategy of future campaigns. Grill Room, 212.403.6631. What do you like most about your job? I have awesome coworkers… via Seamless. What's hanging above your sofa? and an equally awesome employee discount. I have a poster of Aspirations by Michael Grill Room Albert. He’s a local artist whose style is to create word collages using the Where do you like to vacation? I don’t get much vacation time, so I like Reservation Policy to make it count. Last year I went to Istanbul. This year, I’m planning letters from well-known logos. I met him once; he’s a really nice guy! a trip to New Zealand. When's bedtime? 10pm. No, really. Lunch Reservations: Why did you join the Penn Club? I was looking for a way to stay in When's the last time you drove a car? I only drive about once a year, but ❯ Recommended for parties of touch with the Penn community. I always drive stick shift. 5 or more What do you often do at the Penn Club? I like to attend the Young Alumni How has being a Penn Club member benefitted your life, personally? I have Dinner Reservations: met and befriended a lot of interesting people over the years. The Penn events, because they are especially geared towards my age group. ❯ Recommended for all parties What's your drink? The $2 Yuenglings are hard to beat (because college Club has also given me a chance to reconnect with people I knew in taught me that Yuengling is a dish). school, especially those who I didn’t know were also living in New York. Last reservation for formal Why did you choose to attend Penn? I first visited campus over the Do you have any advice for new Penn Club members on how to best dining at 9:00 p.m. Kitchen summer and found Locust Walk in full bloom. That pretty much sold utilize the Club? If you live or work near midtown, joining the gym is open until 10:00 p.m. me. a great deal. You can add on laundry service to your membership, and they even have a nice terrace for outdoor stretching.

6 Networking Learning Healthy Entertainment Drinks Dining Snacks Dining Events ROOM ★ Breakfast in the Main Dining Room! MainMonday-Friday: Dining We are pleased to announce that our Monday to Friday breakfast Breakfast 7–10 AM menu is now served in the Main Dining Room from 7:00 a.m. Lunch 12 noon–2:30 PM to 10:00 a.m. The Main Dining Room is the perfect place to Please call 212.403.6628 for all bring family, friends and colleagues for a great start to your New Main Dining Room reservations. York activities. The new breakfast menu features favorites such as Belgian Waffles, Eggs Benedict, and Greek Omelets, along with a delicious Continental Breakfast spread. So come on down to the Main Dining Room and start your day off right at the Penn Club! ROOM During weekdays, breakfast reservations in the Main Dining Room are recommended and can GrillMonday-Friday: be made by contacting Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 ([email protected]). As always, Lunch 12–3 PM the weekend continental breakfast will continue to be served in the Grill Room on Saturdays, Casual Fare 3–5:30 PM Sundays and holidays. Dinner 5:30–10 PM Bar 12 noon–11 PM Saturday: ★ Continental Breakfast 7–11 AM New Grill Room Menu Lunch 12 noon–7 PM Thanks to our recent kitchen Sunday: renovation, the Grill Room is proud Continental Breakfast 7–11 AM to announce a brand new dinner menu. The menu features delectable small plates, such as Tuna Tartare and Steamed Mussels, alongside classics, such as the Philadelphia Cheesesteak, and fine dining entrées such as the Char-Grilled 14 oz. Rib Eye Steak and the Pan Seared Tuna Fillet. In addition, the Grill Room will now have Nightly Specials, to be announced verbally as you’re seated, so come on down ROOM and see what’s cooking! To make a reservation, contact Bonnie Baker at 212.403.6631. And, if BenjaminMonday-Friday: Franklin you want to check out the new menu in advance, visit the “Dining at the Club” section of the Complimentary Coffee & Tea members-only website. 10–11 AM Kite & Key Bar 4–10:30 PM Library open daily 24 hours Weekly Grill Room Specials!

Come on down to the Grill Martini Mondays Room and enjoy its nighttime Start your week in style with a “Classy” Martini from the Grill transformation. Candlelight flickers Room cocktail list for just $8! Available Every Monday from 5:30 and upscale delicacies are now ROOM p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Dinner hours) featured on our dinner menu. The Grill Room is an ideal place for a small gathering of friends Wine & Dine Wednesdays and/or coworkers. Dinner There’s nothing quite like a great bottle of wine with dinner. So bring your Grillparties of up to 10 guests can friends, family and/or coworkers to the Grill Room on Wednesday evenings be accommodated. Call us and choose from a selection of featured wines by the bottle for just $32! ahead of time and we can set Available with the purchase of any entree. up a spot for all to enjoy! Contact: Bonnie Baker at The Thirsty Thursdays Grill Room, 212.403.6631. 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 Grill Room quenching Three hours of $2 Yuengling drafts. Not a beer drinker? Reservation Policy Treat yourself to a "smart" cocktail from our list for only $7 all night Lunch Reservations: starting at 4:00 p.m. Remember the Grill Bar is open until 11:00 p.m. We may have jazzed up the menu ❯ Recommended for parties of so that means A LOT of Happy Hours. and ambiance on weeknights, 5 or more but don’t worry—your favorites Dinner Reservations: are safe! Now you can enjoy Next time you’re in the Grill Room, be sure to ask for the full Cocktail list! It ❯ Recommended for all parties everything from a five-star rib includes classics such as Cosmopolitans and Dirty Martinis alongside house eye steak to a classic Philadelphia Last reservation for formal favorites such as the Penn Margarita and the Penn Martini (which is topped off cheesesteak during dinner hours dining at 9:00 p.m. Kitchen with Ben Franklin’s Secret Ingredient!). in the Grill Room at your home- open until 10:00 p.m. away-from-home in New York.

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Did You FITNESS CENTER Know? Every month HapPENNings features Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Holiday Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. a new Penn Club House Rule! Panel: Secrets to Success for To join, contact Jane Scott: 212.403.6626, [email protected], or HighlightsEntrepreneurs Palestracome by the Palestra to start your fitness routine today. Rule 8: Holiday Wine Tasting General Conduct  Fun Fit Day at the Palestra continued Sweeney Todd at the NY Join us at the Palestra’s Open House on Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. General Liability – The Club is not Philharmonic responsible for loss or damage of personal Prepare to de-stress for the upcoming holiday season! property. Reasonable efforts will be made Members’ Holiday Party • Complimentary for all Penn Club members. to ensure the security. However, items that • Complimentary Blood Pressure readings are entrusted in the staff’s care are done so • Free 10-minute Chair Massage (8–10:00 am and 6:30–8:30 pm) at the owner’s risk. Your comments are • Exercise Specialist available for all your Fitness questions Valuables for overnight guests may be kept in the in-room safes. • Tai Chi / Chi Kung at 7:15pm with David Kaplan. Train to important to us! Usage of the health club after published enhance and maintain the “chi” or life force within the body. This class is staffed hours is forbidden. Persons using For comments & suggestions regarding comprised of strengthening and meditative exercise as well as dynamic furnishings, property, grounds, repairs & these facilities outside of those established posture stretching and movements that increase lung capacity, mental clarity, hours do so at their own risk and the Club maintenance, house rules, dress code, and rules muscle strength, flexibility, balance, aerobic conditioning and overall health. assumes no liability for any damages or of conduct, contact the House Committee at: For more information and to RSVP contact Palestra Manager Jane Scott at personal injury. [email protected] 212-403-6626 or [email protected]. The Penn Club assumes no liability for injury which may occur to its members as For comments & suggestions regarding  Jump Start the Holidays with Nutrition a result of the performance of an outside membership growth, contact the Membership The holidays are approaching! Before all of the festivities begin, meet with a vendor arranged by the club on the mem- Committee at: membershipcommittee@ registered dietician at The Palestra to help you navigate aspects of nutrition, bers’ behalf. pennclubny.org fitness and lifestyle management. Requests/Complaints – All requests and/ Ask us about: or complaints regarding the service, ap- For comments & suggestions regarding pearance or general operation of the club, • One-on-one nutrition counseling member events and activities, contact should be submitted in writing to the • Weight management programs the Program Committee at: House Committee. • Sports nutrition programs [email protected] • Prenatal and postnatal nutrition Know someone who could • Metabolic measurements For comments & suggestions regarding activities benefit from membership? E-mail • And more for young alumni (age 21–34), contact the Young [email protected] to Alumni Committee at: [email protected] For more information, contact the Palestra at 212.403.6626 or [email protected]. refer a new member. To contact the Club with questions or room reservations, please call 212.764.3550. Penn Club President General Manager Editor Susan Marx Peter M. Homberg, CCM Rachel Robison

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Membership Members’ Aﬃ rmation Holiday Party Ceremony

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Membership Victorian Aﬃ rmation Christmas: Ceremony Origins of Christmas Traditions Walking Tour 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Membership All-Ivy Aﬃ rmation Mistletoe Ceremony Mixer at the Harvard Club

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Historic CHRISTMAS Club Oﬃ ces Membership Greenwich EVE Closed for Aﬃ rmation Village CHRISTMAS Ceremony Taverns at DAY Christmas

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New Year’s Eve Spectacular at the Princeton Club NEW YEAR’S EVE *These events are out-of-club and attendees should go directly to the instructed location.

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Tuesday, January 14th Saturday, January 25th January 2014 Hedge Fund Panel Annual Inter-Club Snow Ball at the Princeton Membership Affi rmation Ceremony Club Wednesday, January 1st Club Offi ces Closed for New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 22nd Thursday, January 30th Membership Affi rmation Ceremony Membership Affi rmation Ceremony Monday, January 6th Membership Affi rmation Ceremony

THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK • 30 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 • www.pennclub.org When entering the members only section, enter your username (membership number) and your password (ﬁ rst initial followed by last name, in lowercase).

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Membership Young Aﬃ rmation Professionals Ceremony Networking Dinner

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Veterans’ STONE CRAB WEEK  NOVEMBER 1115 Weekend Veterans’ Day Secrets to Membership Walking Tour Design and Success for Aﬃ rmation Entrepreneurs Build Intra Ceremony Club Theater Evening: After Midnight 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Holiday Wine Bulls & Membership Kennedys and Tasting Bears and Aﬃ rmation Roosevelts Hedge Fund Ceremony Walking Tour Investment Combined Intra Club

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HANUKKAH Traditional Club Oﬃ ces Begins at Thanksgiving Closed for Sunset Feast Thanksgiving HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Club Oﬃ ces Closed

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EVENT/PROGRAM RESERVATIONS All events and programs, regardless of cost, require advance reservations so that we can serve you and our guest speakers properly. Reservations should be made in writing via mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail ([email protected]), or on the web site (www.pennclub.org). Reserva- tions cancelled by 3:00 p.m. two (2) business days (unless otherwise noted) prior to the event will not be 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, theatre events) are ﬁ nal sale and non- refundable. Attending any event without a reservation may result in an additional charge. THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK • 30 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 • www.pennclub.org When entering the members only section, enter your username (membership number) and your password (ﬁ rst initial followed by last name, in lowercase).

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