hapPENNings
April 2012
THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK
Penn Club Spin-a-Thon |
Wednesday, April 18th,
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Make a meaningful
difference!
In This Issue
You are invited, along with
your friends, family and
co-workers to come back
to the Penn Club Palestra
Fitness Center for our 2nd Annual Spin-a-Thon. This
annual fundraising effort organized by PENNdulums,
the community service group of The Penn Club,
assists PENN’s Abramson Cancer Center (ACC), a
LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence.
2 General Manager’s Corner
3 In-House Events
4 Out-of-Club Entertainment
The Business of Sports with
Professor Shropshire |
5 Reciprocal Clubs
6 Member Spotlight
Monday, April 16th, 7:00 p.m. The
7 Dining Specials
HapPENNings Calendar
ARTICLE See at a glance what each
ICONS
article means for you!
Networking
Drinks
Learning
Dining
Healthy
Snacks
Entertainment
SAVE THE DATE!
April Wine
Dinner
Wednesday, April 18th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SEE PAGE 7
Penn Club and Penn NYC are
teaming up to bring you an All
Star in the fields of sports law and business. Wharton
Professor Kenneth Shropshire, who has consulted
on projects for the NCAA, NFL, MLB, and U.S.
Olympic Committee, is the leader in the niche field of
sports law and entertainment. With so much scandal
— not to mention [L]insanity — going on in the
world of athletics, there will be lots to discuss!
Kenneth L. Shropshire is the David
W. Hauck Professor at the Wharton
School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Director of its Wharton
Sports Business Initiative. Shropshire
spent five of his 25 years at Wharton as
Chairman of the School’s Legal Studies and business ethics department. His research and teaching have centered
on sports law, sports business and the social impact of
sports, as well as negotiation, dispute resolution and diversity in the law. Shropshire acts as an arbitrator in disputes
regarding employment, agents, payments and eligibility
to such clients as the NFL Players Association and USA
Track and Field. Shropshire has provided commentary for
a number of media outlets including Nightline, CNN,
the New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal,
NPR and Sports Illustrated. Mr. Shropshire received his
law degree from Columbia University Law School.
$25 per person plus tax and service charge by Monday,
April 9th. $35++ for late reservations. Program includes
one house beverage with dry snacks and crudités.
Cindy Cirlin, W’79, Program Committee
Last year, our spin-a-thon had at least one rider on a
spin bike going from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We had
several bikes going simultaneously — and with the silent
auction of Lance Armstrong autographed jerseys — and
raised a total of $6,460. For 2012, our goal is to raise at
least $10,000. Please help us realize this worthwhile goal!
If you wish to spin, please contact the Palestra at
212.403.6623 or e-mail [email protected] to
reserve your time (in 30-minute blocks or more) and to
make your donation of $30. No need to be a Club member to participate. Sponsorship tickets are also available.
To learn more, visit www.pennclub.org/spinathon.
Community Service Intra Club
Ladies and Lords Ball: An
Edwardian Affair |
Friday, May 4th, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. After a long day
of hunting and
leisure activities,
gather at the clubhouse for an evening of Edwardian
Era amusement.
This is the golden
age of country house entertainment, with the Penn
Club transforming into a lively British manor. At
our young alumni (ages 21-34) ball we’ll celebrate
modern amenities like electricity and the automobile,
engage in intellectual conversations about Art Nouveau, and play parlour games with class. As Lords and
Ladies you will enjoy tantalizing libations, splendid
hors d’oeuvres, and sweet melodies by Penn’s own DJ
Bubbles. In the Belle Époque, women donned lace
and pearls, while gentleman dressed in long blazers,
oxfords, and top hats. Men, don’t forget to curl your
mustaches and bring your walking sticks! Bear in
mind that the sun never set on the British Empire, so
we will be sure to party well into the night.
During the event, Johnnie Walker will also lead an
elegant tasting from a selection of their portfolio
blends, led by one of their esteemed Masters of
Whisky.
$40 per member and $50 per guest plus tax and service
charge. Includes hors d’oeuvres and open bar of Johnnie Walker, house wine, and beer. Bow ties and corsets
are optional (but recommended). Reservations due
Tuesday, May 1st and become final sale on that date.
The Young Alumni Committee
All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail ([email protected]), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.
E-mail [email protected] only for questions about events.
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MANAG E R ’S
Our second annual Spin-a-Thon for the purpose of raising
money for the LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence at Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center is fast approaching. I will once again be riding a spin bike that day to
raise money and awareness for this worthy cause. The
LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center is affiliated with the Lance
Armstrong Foundation, and is one of a handful of such Centers nationwide. Last year’s Spin-a-Thon raised $6,500.00.
With your help, I know we can exceed that number this year.
Whenever I ride for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the
Manifesto of the LAF is constantly running through my
mind. It reads as folows:
The Manifesto of the Lance Armstrong Foundation
“We believe in life. Your life. We believe in living every
minute of it with every ounce of your being. And that you
must not let cancer take control of it. We believe in energy:
channeled and fierce. We believe in focus: getting smart and
living strong. Unity is strength. Knowledge is power. Attitude is everything. This is the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
We kick in the moment you’re diagnosed. We help you accept
the tears. Acknowledge the rage. We believe in your right to
live without pain. We believe in information. Not pity. And in
straight, open talk about cancer. With husbands, wives and
partners. With kids, friends and neighbors. And the people
you live with, work with, cry and laugh with. This is no time
to pull punches. You’re in the fight of your life.
We’re about the hard stuff. Like finding the nerve to ask for
a second opinion. And a third, or a fourth, if that’s what it
Original American Spirit Tasting:
The Comeback and History of
Rye Whiskey |
Prohibition America. We’ll sip rye whiskey in abundance
and distill alcohol in our very own backyards (like our
fearless leader George Washington!). On April 11th, join
fellow members and guests for an all-American whiskey
tasting with WhistlePig Whiskey founder and CEO
Raj Peter Bhakta. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bhakta is an entrepreneur and American public figure.
After earning a spot on The Apprentice, Bhakta won the
2006 Republican endorsement for a seat on the House of
Representatives. He is also a frequent speaker on MSNBC
and Fox News. WhistlePig is “100/100”, meaning 100 proof, 100 percent
rye whiskey. It is aged for at least ten years in oak barrels to make the perfect
combination of proof, purity and age. Located on one of the oldest farms
in Vermont, WhistlePig has received the “highest ever” designation from
the Wine Enthusiast and the “highest recommendation” from the Spirits
Journal in the summer of 2010.
At this event, you will learn about the return of the very iconic rye
Filippo Altissimo
Danish Amjad
Susan Allan Block
William R. Bole
Colleen Brandon
Joseph P. Brandon
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Prescott R. Brown
Lawrence Chan
Joanne S. Deutchman
Leonard Deutchman
David M. Edwards
Catherine E. Ellsworth
Networking
Learning
Ronald Jay Epstein
David B. Fenkell
Matthew T. Geraghty
Carlos Gonzales
Prof. Osagie Imasogie
Eric F. Johnson
Healthy
We’re about the practical stuff. Planning for surviving.
Banking your sperm. Preserving your fertility. Organizing
your finances. Dealing with hospitals, specialists, insurance
companies and employers. It’s knowing your rights. It’s your
life. Take no prisoners.
We’re about the fight. We’re your champion on Capitol Hill.
Your advocate with the healthcare system. Your sponsor in
the research labs. And we know the fight never ends. Cancer
may leave your body, but it never leaves your life. This is the
Lance Armstrong Foundation. Founded and inspired by one
of the toughest cancer survivors on the planet.”
This compelling and thought-provoking document has
been an inspiration to millions of cancer patients, as well
as their caregivers, friends and families. It is a good starting point for our April 18th event. In addition to riding a
spin bike, you will also have the chance to bid on some
very exciting silent auction items. Premier among these
items will be a LIVESTRONG branded bike that is being
provided by the Trek bicycle company. This will surely
inspire some lively bidding.
I sincerely hope that you will join us, and help make this
our most stellar fund raising event to date. Further detail
can be found in this issue of HapPENNings. Thank you in
advance for your participation and support.
—Peter M. Homberg, CCM
whiskey and the history of WhistlePig, as well as enjoy charcuterie and
assorted snacks.
Wednesday, April 11th, 7:30 p.m. Let’s go back to pre-
Welcome New February Members
takes. We’re about getting smart about clinical trials. And if
it comes to it, being in control of how your life ends. It’s your
life. You will have it your way.
Tanya Jumbala
Lisa S. Katz
Shahid S. Khan
Sean Louis Lambert
Inachos Lazos
Pedro Lichtinger
Entertainment
$35 per member and $50 per guest plus tax and service charge by Wednesday,
April 4th. $45++ per member and $60++ per guest for late reservations.
Includes tasting, charcuterie and assorted snacks.
Michael Aronson, W’93, Program Committee
Get a Clue: Penn Club
Trivia Night |
Thursday, April 26th, 7:30 p.m. You may have received an Ivy League
education, but are you really Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Why don’t
you “get a clue” by joining us for a night of Penn Club Trivia! Trivia
nights are a great way to test your intellect and pop-culture savviness
while drinking and eating with friends, family, and fellow guests.
Remember, every Thursday members can sign for $2 Yuengling
Drafts until 9:00 p.m.
$15 per person plus tax and service charge. Includes one house
beverage and a prize for the winning team. Please RSVP with
your team name (3-5 players) to reserve your spot. If you sign up
alone, we will do our best to group you with other players. Space is limited.
Reservations due by Monday, April 23rd.
Vikesh Mahendroo
Julian Maldonado
Rebecca McClain
George F. Murphy
Richard F. Nelson
Michael Nowak
Drinks
Robert E. O’Connell, III
Shauna O’Donnell
Edward Robinson
Geeta Dalal Simons
Duncan M. Skinner
Robert J. Smith
Dining
Snacks
Justine Essex Stover
Harry B. Van Sciver
Margaret Greenfield Van Sciver
Wade W. Vandegrift
Daniel Wagner
U PC OM I NG E V E N TS
Funny Business: Making a
Life in Comedy |
A Performance by Rebecca Luttio |
Tuesday, May 8th. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Show: 8:00 p.m. Emerging mezzo-
University Marquis Event
Tuesday, April 10th. Registration: 5:30 p.m.
Program: 6:00 p.m. Reception: 7:00 p.m. Join us to hear
from fellow Penn alums about their experiences making a living in comedy. How did their time at Penn influence their career choice? What has been their career
path? What are their plans for the future? And what advice might they
have for those aspiring to follow a similar path?
The panel will be moderated by Al Filreis, Kelly Professor of English and
Faculty director of the Kelly Writers House. PANELISTS:
Vanessa Bayer (C’04) is a cast member of Saturday Night Live.
Josh Rabinowitz (C’10) is an actor who has a recurring role on a new
MTV sitcom, “I Just Want My Pants Back”.
Mark Rizzo (C’92) is a writer and performer in LA. He has one-man
show Terror and Pity.
Lew Schneider (C’83) has been a stand-up comedian, a game show
host, an actor, and a TV writer-producer. His credits include the series
“American Dad”.
$10 for young alumni (Class of 2000-2011) and current students. $20 for
older alumni and guests. For more information and to make a reservation,
visit http://www.alumni.upenn.edu/theatreartsnyc/index.html.
soprano, Rebecca Luttio is quickly
gathering attention for a voice described
as “red velvet” and exciting audiences
with a daring, dramatic sensibility. Last
Spring, Ms. Luttio made her professional
debut with the Florida Grand Opera in a
captivating performance of “Zerlina” in
Mozart's Don Giovanni. Ms. Luttio has
sung in several young artist programs both domestic and abroad,
including Operafestival di Roma, American Austrian
Mozart Academy, Oberlin in Italy, Opera North,
and the Chicago Opera Theater. A native of Seattle,
Washington, she owes much of her captivating stage
presence to her extensive training in classical ballet.
Ms. Luttio recently received a Master of Music
in Vocal Performance after a very successful two years at the New
England Conservatory of Music.
$59.95 per person plus tax and service charge for Music and 4-Course
Prix-Fixe Dinner. $25 per member and $40 per guest plus tax and service
charge for Music Only. Space is limited. Reservations due by Friday, May
4th and become final sale on that date. The performance includes one
house beverage from the Kite & Key bar.
Benjamin L. Schmitt, GR’14, Vocal Performance Series Chair
This program is sponsored by Arts @Penn, Kelly Writers House, Alumni Relations,
and The Penn Club. It is part of an ongoing initiative to present arts-programming
for alumni.
BOOK GROUP LUNCHEON
The Sense of an Ending |
by Julian Barnes
Monday, April 16th, 12:00 p.m.
NEW
ATTENDEES
WELCOME!
“Elegant, playful, and remarkable.”
—The New Yorker
This intense new novel follows a middle-aged man as
he contends with a past he has never much thought
about—until his closest childhood friends return with a
vengeance, one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present.
Tony Webster thought he’d left all this behind as he built a life for
himself; and by now his marriage and family and career have fallen into
an amicable divorce and retirement. But he is then presented with a
mysterious legacy that obliges him to reconsider a variety of things he
thought he’d understood all along, and to revise his estimation of his
own nature and place in the world. A novel so compelling that it begs to be read in a single sitting, with
stunning psychological and emotional depth and sophistication, The
Sense of an Ending is a brilliant new chapter in Julian Barnes’ oeuvre.
$49 per member and $59 per guest plus tax and service charge by
Monday, April 9th at noon. Reservations are required one week in advance.
If the reservation minimum of 12 people is not met, the program will be
subject to cancellation. This program includes book discussion and full
buffet luncheon with coffee/tea and dessert.
Claire Gordon, Book Group Chair
Untangling Alzheimer’s: A Key to
Healthy Aging |
Cocktails and conversation with Penn
Medicine’s top brain researchers
Tuesday, May 22nd, 6:30 p.m. Two of the world’s
leading brain experts will brief us on the exciting
advances their team has made toward our ability to diagnose, delay the
onset of, and effectively treat devastating aging-related brain diseases
such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou
Gehrig’s disease) and frontotemporal degeneration. Learn strategies
for managing the progression of these disorders, as well as tips for
promoting healthy brain aging and memory.
FEATURING:
John Q. Trojanowski, M.D., Ph.D. is the
William Maul Measey-Truman G. Schnabel,
Jr., M.D., Professor of Geriatric Medicine and
Gerontology, Director of the Institute on Aging,
and Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Center
at the University of Pennsylvania
Virginia M.-Y. Lee, Ph.D., M.B.A. is the John
H. Ware 3rd Professor in Alzheimer’s Research, Professor of Pathology
and Laboratory Medicine, and Director of the Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research and Marian S. Ware Alzheimer Program
$20 per person (inclusive of tax and service charge). Program includes reception of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Reservations requested by Friday,
May 18th.
All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail ([email protected]), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.
E-mail [email protected] only for questions about events.
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Pre-Passover Brooklyn Bridge and the
Lower East Side |
Sunday, April 1st, 2:00 p.m. To mark the upcoming
start of Passover, it’s two tours for the price of one.
First, a walk across the bridge to learn about its history and creation, and how it served as an inspiration for Jewish immigrants to come to Brooklyn.
Next, a tour of the Lower East Side, addressing
its immigrant heritage with stops at the Eldridge Street Synagogue;
Orchard Street; The Jewish Daily Forward Building; and Eddie Cantor’s
birthplace.
$18 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, March 29th at noon. Rain
or shine.
Easter Weekend Greenwich Village
History and Dessert Tour | Saturday, April 7th, 2:00 p.m. Break a Lenten fast
with a tour of sites associated with the history and
personalities of the Village, from Washington to Bob
Dylan with dessert stops in between. Stops include
St. Luke in the Fields Church, the Washington Sq
Arch, Minetta Lane, Patchin Place, and the homes of Mark Twain,
Edith Wharton, and Emma Lazarus. Along the way, we will take in Lilac
chocolate, saviodi cookies and more.
$26 per person (includes sweets). Reservations due by Thursday, April 5th
at noon. Rain or shine.
An Insider’s Guide to Art — 57th
Street |
Saturday, April 21st, 2:00 p.m. Join us to view art
along 57th Street in Manhattan, guided by Suzanne
Julig of Suzanne Julig Art Advisory. A major
crossroad of the New York art world, 57th Street
is home to galleries and auction houses featuring
work in all media ranging from 19th century painting, blue-chip modernism through contemporary.
Enjoy a lecture about each exhibition, as well as
unique insights into the art business and collecting.
Suzanne Julig is a fine art professional with twenty-five years in the field.
She guides new and experienced collectors through all facets of building
and maintaining art collections, and was a Director at three New York
galleries before founding her art advisory business. She holds B.A. and
M.A. degrees in art history, and is an Adjunct Instructor at NYU and
the Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
**Make sure to stop by the Grill Room for lunch beforehand.**
$179.95 per person plus tax and service charge includes dinner at the Club
and show. Final Sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. Reservations requested by Friday, February 10th. Late RSVPs may incur a fee and
are subject to availability. Nice Work If You Can Get It |
Monday, June 11th. Show: 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 8:00 p.m.
Here’s a surefire recipe for a sparkling, spirited and
totally intoxicating musical comedy cocktail: Take
Tony winner Matthew Broderick, Tony nominee Kelli
O’Hara, mix with a songbook of the great Gershwin
musical standards, stir things up with a coast of bootleggers, playbooks and chorus girls in a glorious Long
Island mansion during the Roaring Twenties — Who
could ask for anything more as the fun begins? Hilarious Broadway
entertainment comes back in high style in Nice Work If You Can Get It,
written by Tony winner Joe Di Pietro and directed and choreographed
by three-time Tony Award winning Kathleen Mashall. $153.95 per person plus tax and service charge. Includes dinner at the Club
and show. Final Sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. Reservations requested by Friday, February 10th. Late RSVPs may incur a fee and
are subject to availability.
The Best Man |
Wednesday, June 20th. Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Show: 7:30 p.m. What could be
more fun in a Presidential election year than
star-studded, political theatrical fireworks? Multi
award-winning stage and screen luminaries James
Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, Candice Bergen and
John Laroquette star in Gore Vidal’s classical The
Best Man. A play about power, ambition, ruthlessness, secrets, scheming and backstabbing in
the race for the Presidency, The Best Man is set at a national convention
where two popular candidates are fighting it out for the nomination.
From one who knew — it’s a scathing inside look at the double-dealing,
dirt-digging, triple-crossing politics of the whole election process —
could anything be more timely?
$195.95 per person plus tax and service charge. Includes dinner at the Club
and show. Final Sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. Reservations requested by Friday, February 10th. Late RSVPs may incur a fee and
are subject to availability.
NY Philharmonic – Carmina Burana |
$40 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, April 19th at noon.
Friday, June 1st. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Concert: 8:00 p.m.
Death of a Salesman |
Program to include: Falla: Selections from Atlàntida Orff: Carmina Burana Featured Artists: Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Conductor; Erin Morley,
Soprano; Nicholas Phan, Tenor; Jacques Imbrailo, Baritone; Orfeón
Pamplonés, Chorus; Igor Ijurra Fernández, Director; Brooklyn Youth
Chorus, Chorus; Dianne Berkun, Director
Wednesday, May 9th. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Show: 8:00 p.m. Willy
Loman is an aging traveling salesman coming to terms with
the emptiness of his life. Willy had great dreams for his oldest son, Biff, a former high school football star who has not
lived up to his father’s expectations. He finds himself struggling with his sons and long-suffering wife Linda, as dreams
of the past collide with those that might have been. This
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Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Arthur Miller explores the tragic, conflicted
story of the love between husband and wife, and father and sons.
Starring Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Linda Emond, and Andrew
Garfield. Networking
Learning
Healthy
Entertainment
$115.95 per person plus tax and service charge. Includes dinner at the
Club and show. Final Sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner.
Reservations due by Friday, May 4th.
Drinks
Dining
Snacks
Harvard Club
(27 West 44th Street)
BroadWalk: A 14-Mile Walk Down Broadway! |
Sunday, April 29th, 8:15 a.m.
Come join members of the Harvard Club and other Ivy Clubs on
a 14-mile stroll down the entire
length of Manhattan, on the one
street the runs that entire length: Broadway! The journey will
commence at the 231st Street subway stop at 8:30 a.m. and
reach the southern tip of Manhattan by 4:30 p.m. Participants
will walk at a moderate pace and stop to see some sights along
the way. Arriving at West 44th Street around mid-day, you can
fortify yourself with the Harvard Club’s fantastic all-you-can-eat
Champagne Brunch or opt for a more modest meal elsewhere
and rejoin the walking party afterwards.
$39 per person plus tax and service charge for brunch and walking tour. Please note that you will settle all dining charges at the
Harvard Club with a credit card. Reservations due by Thursday,
April 26th. Meet at the 231st Street Subway Stop (No. 1 line) at
8:15 a.m. Rain date: Sunday, May 6th.
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
Club (no jeans or sneakers). Thanks!
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Friday, June 1st
Theater Evening: NY Philharmonic —
Carmina Burana
At the Cornell Club: Around the World
Monday, June 11th
Theater Evening: Nice Work If You Can
Get It
Tuesday, June 12th
All Members' Annual Meeting
Wednesday, June 13th
US-China Relations Panel
Monday, June 18th
At the Cornell Club: Andrew Tobias
Wednesday, June 20th
Theater Evening: The Best Man
Sunday, June 24th
Notary Public
For the convenience of our members and their guests, our in-house notary
can have their documents notarized during business hours at no charge.
Grand Central Tour
Reciprocal Clubs
Penn Club members have access to about 150 reciprocal clubs worldwide. Two such examples are the reciprocal clubs below.
Pittsburgh Athletic Association — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The University Club of Washington D.C. — Washington D.C., USA
Established in 1908 and celebrating more
than 100 years, the Pittsburgh Athletic
Association remains a Pittsburgh icon rich
in history and renowned for its traditional
elegance and premier style. The Club is
located in the heart of Oakland, where
it is conveniently nestled within walking
distance of some of the nation’s top learning
institutions, world class museums, and
fabulous retail shops. Reminiscent of the
16th Century Grimani Palace in Venice, the
Pittsburg Athletic Association is the ultimate alternative to the typical
hotel’s cookie-cutter meeting rooms and run of the mill banquet halls.
As a guest, one can enjoy all the amenities and privileges that a
private club has to offer. The PAA offers delightful culinary offerings,
comfortable accommodations in our recently appointed rooms and
state of the art athletic facility, including squash and racquetball
courts, basketball courts, indoor walking and running tacks,
indoor swimming pool, exercise classes, personal training, wellness
counseling, spa services and duck pin bowling!
For reservations, call 412.621.7540.
The University Club of Washington, DC is a favorite
meeting spot for guests with the comfort and privacy of a
home away from home. The Club’s collegial atmosphere
makes it possible to enjoy an amazing array of services
including upscale dining, casual grille, health club, squash,
indoor pool and spa treatments in addition to private
event rooms and peaceful reading in the library. With
superior recreational facilities and a full schedule of social
programming, The University Club of Washington, DC
has established itself as one of the premier private city
clubs in the country.
Make sure to check out the beautiful cherry blossoms when you pay a visit to
our nation’s capital. Each spring, the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates
spring in Washington, DC, the gift of the cherry blossom trees, and the enduring
friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. For reservations, contact the concierge office at 202.862.8800 or e-mail
[email protected].
For a Letter of Introduction to any of our reciprocal clubs, please contact Barbara
Nevels at 212.403.6620 or e-mail [email protected].
All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail ([email protected]), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.
E-mail [email protected] only for questions about events.
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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 and Bears Intra Club |
Tuesday, April 3, 6:30 p.m.
The Bulls and Bears Club
convenes on the first Tuesday
of every month at 6:30 pm. Whether you
work in the capital markets or invest in stocks
and bonds on a global basis you are invited to
join the Bulls and Bears Club. Discussions will
focus on the implications and inter relationships of macro economics, geopolitical issues
and megatrends on expected returns for
stocks and bonds and the specific selection of
individual securities. Please contact Intra Club
Captain Tom Galvin ([email protected]) to
learn more.
Penn Women in Business
Intra Club |
Monday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. Penn Women
in Business’ goal is to assist women in meeting their professional goals whether it be
through exploring business issues, using
problem-solving techniques, or making introductions. Please contact Intra Club Captain
Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02, ([email protected]) to learn more.
Members at a Private Briefing with
Josh Kopelman 3/13/12
Hedge Fund Investing
Intra Club |
Monday, April 30, 6:30 p.m.
Come discuss issues and provide
information, education and research
on latest trends in hedge funds, including
“fund of funds.” Hedge funds are unregistered
private investment partnerships or pools
that may invest and trade in many different markets, strategies, and instruments. Please contact Intra Club Captain Dorothy C.
Nickelson, C’02, (dorothynickelson@comcast.
net) to learn more.
Real Estate Investment
Intra Club |
Tuesday, May 15, 6:30 p.m.
The Real Estate Investment Intra
Club’s mission is to educate and
support the professionals and leaders of real
estate investment firms through training and
networking opportunities. Please contact
Intra Club Captain Lauren Davidson, ([email protected]) to learn more.
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John DeCosta, Leland Hardy,
Surinder Singh
Kirill Azovtsev and
Bertram Rosenblatt
Frieda Aboyoun and Carol Vinelli
Jeffery Zannetti and Guests
For reservations,
e-mail [email protected],
fax 212.403.6621, or RSVP online.
Members Dining with Josh Kopelman
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Ira E. Berliner (Spousal Member)
Ira E. Berliner, NYU, BA ‘69; Brooklyn Law, JD ‘72;
NYU Law, LLM ‘76
Penn Club Member Since: 2011
Lives in: Greenwich, CT
Currently Single/Married With Kids? I’m in a committed
relationship with children from both of us.
Hobbies: cooking, firefighting, golf, tennis, and reading.
What is your favorite dish? Grilled hot dogs with mustard and sauerkraut.
In one sentence, what do you actually do all day in your job?
Benjamin Franklin.
Fight for Truth, Justice, and The American Way.
Where do you like to vacation? Anywhere protected by The U.S. Marines.
Why did you join the Penn Club? Convenience: a place to meet and a place
to have a drink.
What do you often do at the Penn Club? Eat and Sleep. And most impor-
tantly, volunteer with PENNdulums™, a community service intra club,
regarding legal matters. Make sure to attend this year’s Spin-a-Thon on
Wednesday, April 18th!
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All Intra Club
reservations
can be made at
[email protected].
Networking
Learning
Healthy
Entertainment
What’s your drink? Single Malt Scotch.
Why did you choose Penn (if Penn alum)? I didn’t — married into it.
Were you named after anyone? Yes, my maternal grandfather.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Purple.
What book are you currently reading? The Finkler Question.
Who’s your favorite person living or dead, real or fictional (excluding family)?
What’s the last thing you saw on Broadway? Trash on the street.
How often do you eat out? Two to three times per week.
What’s hanging above your sofa? Nothing — the sofa floats.
How much is too much to spend on a haircut? $400.
When’s bedtime? After The Colbert Report.
When’s the last time you drove a car? This morning.
To audition for member spotlight, please e-mail [email protected].
Drinks
Dining
Snacks
Main Dining Room Events
Nightly Main Dining Festivities
M&M is for Martini
Monday
Dry, dirty, shaken, or straightup. Pick any Martini from
our Classic Martini list for
only $7.*
Sweet Treat Tuesday
Finish your Night with the
Sweet Taste of well-selected
Dessert Wines for only $7.*
April Wine Dinner |
To make your nights especially fun, we have daily specials for members to try every night of the week!
We're Halfway There
Wednesday
Thursdays are for
Taking It Easy
Chef Smoor has created a
scrumptious Prix-Fixe menu
of Seasonal Specialties for
only $34.95*
Celebrate at the Club with
friends! Savor a Chef’s Choice
Special Cut Steak – $60*
for 2.
Wednesday, April 18th.
Copious amounts of wine and…
❖ Grilled Marinated Quail Salad
Arugula, Fried Quail Egg and Truffle
Vinaigrette
❖ Seafood Consommé with Oysters and
Sea Scallops
❖ Lobster and Spinach Stuffed Loin of Veal
Saffron Risotto and Spring Vegetables
❖ Banana and Chocolate Crepes;
Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream and Rum
Sauce
$80 per person plus tax and service charge.
For more camaraderie, join the “club
table” at 7:00 p.m. to mingle with other
members. Please note there is a 48-hour
cancellation policy in effect for this
event. For reservations, call Tony Kontos
at 212.403.6628 or RSVP online or
e-mail [email protected]. Grill
ROOM
The Grill Room is an ideal
place for a small gathering
of friends or coworkers.
Dinner parties of up to 10
and cocktail parties of up to
25 can be accommodated.
Call us ahead of time and
we can set up a spot for all
to enjoy! Contact: Bonnie
Baker at The Grill Room,
212.403.6631.
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Check out our
Main Dining Room Specials!
Viva Vino Friday
Wind down the week with
a bottle of the well-selected
Wine of the Month for $36.*
*plus tax and service charge
Mother’s Day Brunch |
Sunday, May 13th. Show mom how much
you care… with lots and lots of food! The
Penn Club is proud to announce the return
of our ever-popular Mother’s Day Brunch.
This festive buffet boasts some of her
favorite culinary delights and topnotch live music. To add
to the merriment, we will include a complimentary glass of
champagne just for her! The Main Dining Room will offer:
❖ Variety of Smoked Fish ❖ Jumbo Shrimp
❖ Eggs Cooked to order ❖ Spring Salads
❖ Chef Saji's Sushi Bar ❖ Carving of Spring
Lamb and Glazed Ham ❖ Hand Selected Cheeses
and Homemade Desserts ❖ … And more!
$56.50 per adult and $29.50 per child (12 and under) plus
tax and service charge. There are three seatings: 12 noon,
1:00p.m. and 2:00p.m. Do not delay—call early to reserve
your spot. Space is limited and this event does sell out! For
reservations call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail
[email protected]. Please note there is a 48-hour
cancellation policy in effect for this event.
APRIL BRINGS SHOWERS…
April showers bring May flowers, so this
April shower yourself in
comfort. Come to the Grill
Room to relax, unwind
and relieve some stress
over dinner and wine.
Have a glass of red or
white wine for just $6 with
the purchase of any Grill Room entree.
Available Monday through Friday from
6p.m. - 8p.m.
MAY BRINGS FLOWERS…
In May, welcome spring flowers and
indulge in the delicious beauty of an
Elderflower cocktail for only $9.75.
ST. GERMAIN ELDERFLOWER
COCKTAILS:
St. Germain Cocktail
Sparkling Wine, St. Germain and Club
Soda
St. Germain Martini
Tanqueray Gin and St. Germain Liqueur
St. Tropez
Citron Vodka, St. Germain Liqueur, Lemon
Juice and Tonic Water
Elder Fashioned
Bourbon or Whiskey, St. Germain Liqueur,
Bitters and Muddled Orange
St. Germain Kir Blanc
St. Germain Liqueur Topped with
Sauvignon Blanc
Pear Tree Martini
St. Germain, Pear Vodka, Lime Juice and
Bitters
St. Germain Shandy
Pilsner Beer, St. Germain Liqueur and Two
Lemon Wedges
St. Rita
Tequila Blanco, St. Germain Liqueur and
Lime Juice
“THIRSTY THURSDAY” HAPPY
HOUR
Don't miss this great weekly special!
$2 Yuengling Drafts in
the Grill Room EVERY
Thursday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Every THIRD Thursday,
enjoy $1 Yuengling Drafts and $4
flavored drinks!
Main Dining
ROOM
Monday-Friday:
Lunch 12 noon–2:30 PM
Dinner 6–9 PM
Please call 212.403.6628 for all
Main Dining Room reservations.
Note that jackets are required
for gentlemen during dinner.
Grill
ROOM
Monday-Friday:
Breakfast 7–10 AM
Lunch 12–3 PM
Sandwich Corner 3–5:30 PM
Dinner 5:30–10 PM
Bar 12 noon–11 PM
Saturday:
Continental Breakfast 7–11 AM
Lunch 12 noon–7 PM
Sunday:
Continental Breakfast 7–11 AM
Benjamin Franklin
ROOM
Monday-Friday:
Complimentary Coffee & Tea
10–11 AM
Kite & Key Bar 4–10:30 PM
Library open daily 24 hours
Daily Grill Room Specials
Monday and Friday: Wine/Beer
Pairing Menu — Indulge in our pairing
menu inspired by Chef Smoor. No meal is
complete without a glass of wine or pint
of beer to complement it!
Tuesday: Slider Night — Three Beef
Sliders served with a basket of French
fries and Chef John’s special sauce. Pair
your sliders with a pint of our seasonal
draft beer at a special price. Burgers and
Beer . . . need we say more?!
Wednesday: Designer Burger Night
— Specialties like The Homberger, Red
and Bleu, and Mask & Wig Club served
with French Fries and Coleslaw on a
Brioche Bun.
Thursday: Sink or Swim
Yuengling drafts for just $2.00 and AllYou-Can-Eat Cheese Steaks All Night.
All menus and specials can be viewed
on our Members Only online website.
Check it out for pricing and more details.
All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail ([email protected]), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.
E-mail [email protected] only for questions about events.
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For comments & suggestions regarding
furnishings, property, grounds, repairs &
maintenance, house rules, dress code, and rules
of conduct, contact the House Committee at:
[email protected]
For comments & suggestions regarding
membership growth, contact the Membership
Committee at: membershipcommittee@
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For comments & suggestions regarding
member events and activities, contact
the Program Committee at:
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For comments & suggestions regarding activities
for young alumni (age 21–34), contact the Young
Alumni Committee at: [email protected]
To contact the Club with questions or room
reservations, please call 212.764.3550.
Palestra
FITNESS CENTER
Did You Know?
Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Saturday–Sunday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Holiday Hours: 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Every Month HapPENNings features
a new Penn Club House Rule!
To join, contact Tracey Wilson: 212.403.6626, [email protected], or
come by the Palestra to start your fitness routine today.
Rule 1:
General Use of Club Facilities
ECOfit Challenge at
the Palestra Gym
April 2nd – April 27th
April is Earth month, and during
the month of April we encourage Penn Club members and
their families to lead a more “green” lifestyle! “ECOfit” is
a four week incentive program designed to integrate
with Earth Day and increase overall awareness of ecofriendly activities. In teams, program participants will
earn credits for minutes of physical activity completed,
as well as bonus credits for activities that reduce an
individual’s overall environmental impact. Program
participants will learn helpful ways to reduce their carbon footprint while working out, and going through
normal daily activities.
The top two teams will not only be awarded with
prizes but also awarded with the knowledge that they
have positively impacted the environment! But we
can’t leave anyone out of the fun; therefore all participants will be entered into a raffle to win prizes!
To join the program and further information
please e-mail [email protected] or call
212.403.6623.
Penn Club President
Gerald Knorr
General Manager
Peter M. Homberg, CCM
The use of the Penn Club of New York
is available to members in good standing
and their authorized guests. Hours and
days of access to the Club and its various
facilities are set by the House Committee.
Don’t forget to sign up
for the Spin-a-Thon!
Join us on Wednesday,
April 18th for the Penn
Club's second annual
Spin-a-thon. Help us raise
money to benefit PENN's Abramson
Cancer Center (ACC) a LIVESTRONG
Survivorship Center of Excellence. You
do not need to be a Palestra or Penn
Club member to participate and come
in for a spin. Please contact the Penn
Club Fitness Center at 212.403.6623 or
e-mail at [email protected] to
reserve your spin time block (30 minute
blocks). For further information
and to donate online please visit
www.pennclub.org/spinathon.
Editor
Madeleine Kronovet
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.