APRIL 2016
Refer Someone for
Penn Club Membership —
Earn $100 House Credit!
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Penn Club Networking Drinks
Monday, April 11th, 6-9pm
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FastPay Monthly Bill
Payment
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Young Alumni Committee
presents: Presidential Spring Fling:
It’s Gonna Be ’Uge!
Thursday, April 14th, 8-10pm
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Wine Tasting Lunch Buffet
Special
Friday, April 8th, 12-2pm
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LEADERSHIP CORNER
It gives me great pleasure to announce the newest member of the Penn Club’s professional
staff, Mr. Robert Mayers. Robert is our new Director of Member Marketing. He heads up a
department of three, which includes a wonderful recent University Of Pennsylvania graduate,
Avi Crawford. Avi is our Programs & Communications Coordinator and joined us last summer.
Cynthia Chan, who just celebrated her 9 year anniversary with the Penn Club, rounds out
the team. They are all smart & committed to the success of your club. I predict some new
and innovative technology for the club in the next few months. We’ll keep you posted.
The Main Dining Room is open for dinner! Yes, it’s true. Please join us for dinner in one
of New York’s most beautiful rooms.
Refer a new member, and you and the new member will each receive a $100 house credit.
Please see all of the details in the newsletter or email [email protected].
Lastly, please “like” us on Facebook! Our page, which is called Penn Club of New York,
now has more than 1,100 “likes”! Our goal is to hit 1,500 by the end of our fiscal year.
Some good stuff is being shared, so join in on the conversation.
On behalf of the entire Penn Club team, thank you and happy spring!
– R. Mark Jezierski
Refer Someone for Penn Club Membership
Calling all current Penn Club members! Help grow and improve your Club by referring other candidates for membership.
From now until June 30, for each new referral that joins, both the member and new member will receive a $100 house
credit! There is no limit to the amount of new members you can refer!*
Who is eligible for this referral?
• Alumni of Affiliate Schools (Brandeis, Bryn Mawr, Franklin
• Penn Alumni
& Marshall, Johns Hopkins, M.I.T., University of Chicago,
• Penn Faculty and Staff
University of Richmond, University of Vermont, Vanderbilt)
• Current Penn Students (21+ years of age)
• Family Members of Penn Alumni
• Business Associates of Penn Club Members
For more information contact the Membership Department at [email protected] or 212.403.6627.
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*Referral house credit cannot be combined with any other offers.
*Only memberships that will include an initiation fee or reinstatement fee are eligible for this special offer.
April Family Values Package
This April, members can book two rooms, both at our standard member rates. That means even
if a member is not staying in one of the rooms, there will be no additional guest fee!
The Penn Club’s prime midtown location puts you just steps away from some of the city’s most
popular attractions. We encourage our members and their families to escape to the city and
make their stay at the Penn Club a memorable one.
Terms & Conditions of our Family Values
The package includes:
package:
• Nightly accommodation
• Based on availability
• Second room at our member rate
• Offer is applicable only for the month of April
• Member must reserve two rooms to receive
• Complimentary access to our fitness center
package rate
• Complimentary continental breakfast on weekends • Package cannot exceed two rooms
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas
• Discount will be applied at time of Check-in
Call 212-403-6533 to make a reservation today!
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THIS APRIL’S EVENTS
Penn Club Networking Drinks
Monday, April 11th, 6-9pm
Join us at the Penn Club as we begin our monthly
networking drinks in the Library!
Mix and mingle with your fellow members and Penn
Club staff. Learn about all the Club has to offer
while also learning about your fellow members.
Every month will have a different icebreaker. This
month’s networking drinks will center on hometowns.
Come ready with your story on this Monday in April.
Free snacks will be provided. Drinks can be
purchased at the bar.
To RSVP email [email protected] or RSVP online.
Young Alumni Committee presents:
Presidential Spring Fling: It’s Gonna
be ‘Uge!
Thursday, April 14th, 8-10pm
What are you doing for Spring Fling this year? Stop
Biden your time. You’ll be with us at the Penn Club
for Presidential Spring Fling. What will we be doing?
Winning. And feeling the Bern while deleting classified
emails. But mostly winning. Come decked out like your
favorite presidential candidate. Take your presidential
photo by the step and repeat and dance like Trump
and Hillary all night. Indulge in a selection of hors
d’oeuvres, and an open bar of beer and wine.
No one can throw a Fling like we can. Trust us. It’s
gonna be ‘uge.
$45++ per member and $55++ per guest.
Reservations must be received by Wednesday, April 12th.
INTER CLUB EVENTS
Cracking the Kindergarten Code at the Princeton Club
Wednesday, April 6 | Reception: 6:30pm; Panel: 7:00pm; Networking: 8:00pm
Is it really true that getting into a good kindergarten in New York City is as tough as getting into an Ivy League
college? Are you a new parent that is stressed about admissions for your 4-year-old? Come gain valuable insight
into the admission process for New York City prep schools. What is the process? What is each school looking for in a
student? Representatives from schools such as Avenues and Horace Mann will be present to answer your questions.
Free for members; $25 for guests. To RSVP email [email protected] or RSVP online.
The Princeton Club of New York and The Princeton Association of New York City proudly co-sponsor this event.
Inter-Club Casino Royale at the Princeton Club
Saturday, April 9th, 9pm –1am
On Saturday, April 9th, The Columbia University Club of New York presents the third annual evening of excitement
and intrigue. The James Madison Room will be transformed into a Casino Royale themed evening of music, dancing
and much more!
Guests will enjoy a full open bar as well as our specialty food station and delectable desserts. Make sure to enjoy
the full experience of the night by playing Roulette, Craps and Blackjack. If you are able to gain access to the VIP
poker table, you can truly test your skills! Attire: Black tie
Register before Friday, March 25th and receive the Early Bird discount for you and your guests. $115 until Friday,
March 25th. $125 (tax and gratuity included) after March 25th. All sales final after March 25th.
The Cornell Club Welcomes George Bodenheimer
Tuesday, April 12th | Reception: 6-6:30pm; Lecture: 6:30pm
Join Cornell Club Members for an inspiring conversation with former President and Chairman of ESPN, George
Bodenheimer. In his recent book, Every Town Is a Sports Town: Business Leadership at ESPN, from the Mailroom to
the Boardroom, Bodenheimer details ESPN’s remarkable rise in sports and business.
For this event, Mr. Bodenheimer will be interviewed by Richard Sandomir, a sports and television columnist for the
New York Times and author of several books including Bald Like Me: The Hair-Raising Adventures of Baldman and
The Englightened Bracketologist: The Final Four of Everything.
$40 per person, includes a signed copy of Every Town is a Sports Town. Advance reservations required by Friday, April
8th, at which time they are considered final sale. To RSVP email [email protected] or RSVP online.
RSVP
All programs require written reservations. Events noted as “++” indicate plus tax and service charge. Please e-mail
[email protected] or register on-line at pennclub.org to reserve. E-mail [email protected] only for questions about events.
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THIS MONTHS EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Member Appreciation Day and Open House at The Palestra
Tuesday, May 10th
• Complimentary for all Penn Club members! You do not need to be a Palestra member to participate.
• Complimentary Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, and Body Fat Readings
• Complimentary 10-minute Chair Massage (7:30-9:30am, 12:00-2:00pm and 6:30-8:30pm)
• Complimentary Fitness Classes:
Morning: 6:45-7:15am – Yoga • Afternoon: 12:30-1:30pm – Kickboxing • Evening: 6:30-7:30pm – Spin
Staff will be available during the day to provide tours, answer questions and acquaint new members with the facility.
For more information and to RSVP email [email protected] or RSVP online.
First Monday
Networking Drinks
Live Stream of Commencement
Monday, May 2nd, 6-9pm
The University of Pennsylvania’s 260th
Commencement ceremony will take place on
Monday, May 16, 2016 at Franklin Field at 10:15am,
and will be preceded by student and academic
processions through campus. The ceremony will
feature the conferral of degrees, the awarding of
honorary degrees, greetings by University officials,
and remarks by the Commencement speaker,
Lin-Manuel Miranda, an award-winning composer,
lyricist, and performer, as well as a 2015 MacArthur
Foundation Award recipient.
Join us at the Penn Club on the first Monday of the
month for a networking and drinks session. Get to
know your fellow Penn Club members at our monthly
networking drinks in the Library!
Every month will have a different icebreaker. This
month’s networking drinks will center on College
Houses. Come ready with your story on this Monday
in May.
Free snacks will be provided. Drinks can be
purchased at the bar.
Monday, May 16th, 10:15am
To RSVP email [email protected] or RSVP online.
Here at the Club we will be live streaming
Commencement in the Grill Room.
Buying vs. Renting in the
Current Market
All Members’
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 3rd
Reception: 7pm; Panel: 7:30pm
2016 is predicted to be a remarkable year in terms
of New York City Real Estate. Join industry expert Ari
Harkov, one of the fastest rising agents at Halstead
Property, for an interactive panel discussion about
buying in selling in the current market. From interest
rate hikes to stock market jitters, the two will speak
about the luxury market, to the influx of rentals and
will share their top-line market predictions for 2016.
$27++ per member and $32++ per guest for RSVPs
by Tuesday, April 26th. $37++ per member and
$42++ per guest for late reservations. To RSVP email
[email protected] or RSVP online.
Tuesday, June 14th, Meeting: 6:15pm
Reception following the meeting
You’ve waited all year for this festive night, and it’s
finally here! You and a guest are invited to socialize
and revel with fellow Penn Club members, over
complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
This event is club-sponsored (free). Members are
welcome to bring one guest each. Please do not
bring more as we do not wish to turn anyone away
at the door. Include the name of your guest when
making a reservation.
To RSVP email [email protected] or RSVP online.
Getting from College to Career and Beyond
Wednesday, June 15th, 7pm
Calling all parents, students and recent graduates! Join the Penn Club and Lesley Mitler and Jill Tipograph of Early Stage
Careers as they produce an interactive and illuminating conversation, to share the dos and don’ts of successful strategies
to secure and maximize desirable college internships and early career launches.
$40 for adults. $10 for students. Price includes 2 drinks and hors d’oeuvres. To RSVP email [email protected] or RSVP online.
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RSVP
All programs require written reservations. Events noted as “++” indicate plus tax and service charge. Please e-mail
[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].
Family Wealth Management
Society
Bulls & Bears and Hedge Fund
Investment Society
Tuesday, April 5th, 6:15pm
Tuesday, April 12th, 6:15pm
This society is for collaborating professionals
who work with individuals and families on their
personal finance and wealth management
matters.
This group meets the first Tuesday of the month
at 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.
Literary Society
Tuesday, April 5th, 6:30pm
Read and discuss contemporary fiction with other
Penn Club members in the relaxed atmosphere of
the library!
April: Room by Emma Donoghue
May: The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee
June: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
by Angela Duckworth
Design & Build Society
Monday, April 11th, 6:30pm
The mission of the Design and Build Society 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.
The group meets the second Monday of the month
at 6:30pm.
NEW! Tech & Business Society
Boomers Society
Monday, April 18th, 6:30pm
If you are “feeling groovy”, come out this month
to meet the boomers AND BEYOND. We will be
hosting a networking and cocktails event in
the Library. Have a drink (MAYBE A TEQUILA
SUNRISE?) with your peers and reminisce about
the good ol’days.
We meet monthly, usually on the last Monday of
the month, in the Ben Franklin living room, for an
informal get-together.
Save the date!
We are planning a “senior prom” at the club on
September 9th.
Penn Women in Business Society
Tuesday, April 26th, 6:15pm
The goal of this group is to assist women
in meeting their professional goals through
exploring business issues, using problem-solving
techniques, or making introductions.
The group meets the last Tuesday of the month at
6:30pm.
Monday, April 11th, 7pm
The Tech & Business Society will host events
and talks to educate Penn Club members on
the interplay between technology and business.
Tech entrepreneurship, mobile app design and
development, venture capital, and modern tech
applications to enterprise are examples of the
many topics we seek to explore together.
The group meets the second Monday of the month
at 7pm.
For more information please contact
the society captain, Joseph Pacheco at
[email protected]
RSVP
Message from the Comptroller
As a reminder for your convenience,
FastPay— automatic deductions from your
personal checking account—is available
for your monthly bill payment. Visit www.
pennclub.org/fastpay to download the form
and email it to Kathryn Zakoscielny in the
Accounting Office at [email protected].
Join the hundreds of other members who already benefit from this great
feature!
All programs require written reservations. Events noted as “++” indicate plus tax and service charge. Please e-mail
[email protected] or register on-line at pennclub.org to reserve. E-mail [email protected] only for questions about events.
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THIS MONTHS EVENTS
SEEN & HEARD
NEW MEMBER INITIATION CEREMONY
Lucas Spiss, Seth Meyer, Victoria Berk
e, Olufemi Leverett,
Benjamin Loft, Lauren Nanna, Robert
Martin
s Spiss, Lauren Nanna,
Cassandra Spiss, Luca
Robert Martin
Benjamin Loft, Anjan Loft, Olufemi Leverett,
Samuel Burwell
Wine Tasting Lunch Buffet Special
Friday, April 8th, 12-2pm
Come out for our famous Friday lunch buffet at the Penn Club.
Every Friday we offer our $37.50++ lunch buffet, but on this special Friday in April you can pair the buffet with any of
these three wines for only $15 more with sommelier Edwin Chan.
White - AVV Gewürztraminer The Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Gewurztraminer is frisky and flavorful; shows some
rose petal and dried berry flavors.
Rose – Chateau Montaud Cotes de Provence Rose It exhibits fruity and floral notes. A blend of Syrah, Cinsault,
Grenache, Tibouren and Carignan, look for some melon flavors and dried herbs with nice acidity that lends itself to pairing
well with many different types of food.
Red – AVV Temptation Zin The Alexander Valley Zinfandel adds elegant red fruit with raspberry and strawberry flavors.
For reservations please call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or email [email protected].
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THIS MONTHS EVENTS
DINING DELIGHTS
GRILL ROOM SPECIALS
NEW!
Networking Dinner
Wednesday, April 13th, 7:30pm
COCKTAILS OF THE MONTH
Come in anytime this month and
try any sangria for only $10 in
the Grill Room!
Want to socialize with other professionals and
grow your own personal business network? Join the
Wednesday Night Networking group. This ongoing
group gets together the second Wednesday of every
month over dinner at the Club. All professions are
welcome.
$36.95++ per person. All professions are welcome.
Networking Lunch
Friday, April 1st, 12:30pm
Friday, April 29th, 12:30pm
The Young Alumni Committee Presents:
1st Wednesdays
Wednesday, April 6th, 7-9pm
Every first Wednesday of the month the Grill Room will be hosting
1st Wednesdays, where members of the Penn Club can congregate
over drink and food specials and games to play. There is no
entrance fee and members of all ages are welcome to join in on the
camaraderie!
Food Specials:
Parmesan Truffle Waffle Fries $4
Buffalo Chicken Wings $6.50
Thai Glazed Duck Wings $8
Mini Cheese Steaks (4) $8
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 8th
Seating Times: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
*Available at the bar only
THE GRILL ROOM HOURS
Monday through Friday
Lunch
Casual Fare / Bar
RSVP
12-3pm
3-11pm
Saturday
Continental Breakfast 7-11am
Brunch / Lunch
12-7pm
Sunday
Continental Breakfast 7-11am
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LIVING ROOM HOURS
Library Open Daily 24 hours (unless closed for a private event)
Monday through Friday
Complimentary Coffee 10-11am
Kite & Key Bar
4-10pm
Please e-mail [email protected] with your
name, line of business, company name, e-mail address
and phone number to inquire about joining before
submitting your RSVP. All attendees must be preapproved to participate; no walk-ins.
SAVE THE DATE!
Drink Specials:
Sangria $6
Pint of Yuengling Draft $5
MAIN DINING ROOM HOURS
Monday through Friday
Breakfast
7-10am
Lunch
12-2:30pm
Lunch Buffet (Friday) 12-2pm
Dinner
5:30-9pm
Two-Course Pre-Theater
Dinner
5:30-7pm
If you are interested in sourcing new clients, new deals,
new customers or new business partners, join our
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 noncompetitive with one another within the group, and are
expected to attend regularly to hold their exclusive spot.
Bring the entire family along to celebrate Mom at
our annual mother’s Day Brunch with a menu that
is sure to delight! Get her grooving with a complimentary glass of
champagne—just for moms—and live music.
$59.50++ per adult and $29.50++ per child (12 and under).
Please indicate your preferred seating time when making your
reservation. Cancellation deadline 3pm on Friday, May 6th.
For reservations contact Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or email
[email protected].
Just a Reminder!
The superb facilities, food and hospitality of the
Penn Club are at your or your company’s disposal for
all manner of business gatherings or celebrations.
Off-sites, retirements, year-end business celebrations,
birthdays, anniversaries and all life-cycle events are in our repertoire! As a
member of the Penn Club you can sponsor events for your business, your family,
neighbors or your friends and our excellent staff will take care of the details.
For a good time call Wesson Anderson, the Director of Catering, at
212.403.6619 or email [email protected].
All programs require written reservations. Events noted as “++” indicate plus tax and service charge. Please e-mail
[email protected] or register on-line at pennclub.org to reserve. E-mail [email protected] only for questions about events.
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GENERAL MANAGER
EDITOR
Susan Marx
Mark Jezierski
Avarisse Crawford
AROUND THE WORLD AT RECIPROCAL CLUBS
*All visits to reciprocal clubs require a letter of introduction. Contact Barbara Nevels at [email protected] or 212.403.6620.
Membership Affirmation Ceremony
April 1st, 7th, 13th, 19th, and 25th at 12pm
NEW! The Springdale Hall Club – Camden, SC
This social & dining club with overnight accommodations is a
great place to spend your time in South Carolina. Stay in one
of the 14 cozy cottages during your break from the busy world.
It’s the perfect chance to enjoy sporting and leisure activities
in an atmosphere of informal elegance.
CONTACT INFORMATION
30 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
212-764-3550 | www.pennclubny.org
GUEST ROOMS
212-403-6533 | [email protected]
DINING
212-403-6628 | [email protected]
[email protected]
PROGRAMS
212-403-6625 | [email protected]
BANQUETS
212-403-6619 | [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP
212-403-6627 | [email protected]
Cancellation Policy:
Reservations cancelled by 3pm
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, theater events) are final
sale and non-refundable. To contact the Club with questions or room
reservations, please call 212.764.3550.
American Club of Hong Kong – Hong Kong, China
The combination of services, facilities and reputation makes
the American Club of Hong Kong the pre-eminent social and
business club. The Club is the only one in Hong Kong that owns
both town and country facilities. Guests are also entitled to
use the facilities at both the Macau Golf & Country Club and
the Lotus Hill Golf Resort in Panyu, China.
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.
RSVP online or by emailing [email protected]
EXPERIENCE THE PALESTRA
Palestra Class for All Members
The Palestra Fitness Center now features 2 classes per day on Mondays through Thursdays
during the month of April 2016.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Afternoon
Spin Express
12:30-1pm
Core & More
12-12:30pm
HIIT
12:30-1pm
Tabata Interval
12-12:30pm
Evening
Core & More
6:40-7:10pm
SPIN SERIES*
6:30-7:30pm
Yoga
6:30-7pm
Cardio Kickboxing
5:45-6:15pm
Visitor Type
Palestra Member
Non-Palestra Member
Overnight Guest
Fee
Palestra Dues
$15/visit**
Guest Room Rate
Standard Class
—
—
—
Signature Class*
$10
$20
$20
* Reservations and additional fee required.
**Daily visit fee waived if taking signature class.
Reservations can be made by calling 212-403-6623 or by using your mobile device.
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