hapPENNings
June 2012
THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK
All Members’ Annual Meeting |
Tuesday, June 12th, 7:00 p.m.
In This Issue
2 General Manager’s Corner
3 In-House Events
4 Out-of-Club Entertainment
5 Intra Clubs
6 Reciprocal Clubs
This event is 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. For reservations,
e-mail [email protected], fax 212.403.6621, or RSVP online.
From Confrontation to
Coopetition: 40 Years of
US–China Relations |
Take Your LinkedIn
Profile to the Next
Level |
February 21st 1972, a raw winter
day, President Nixon and a handful
of government officials flew on an
unnamed Boeing 707 flight, landing at Beijing Capital International Airport. The city was
deeply bogged down in the torturous Cultural Revolution;
anti-imperialist slogans were everywhere. No one could
possibly know that Nixon’s one week visit would change
the world for the next 40 years. What happened during the
President’s weeklong trip? What is the standing relationship
between the U.S. and China today? And how does this relationship continue to shape the world? We invite you to join
us as two U.S. Ambassadors, a global business leader, and
the President of the US-China National Committee speak
about the past, present and future of US-China Relations.
Moderator: Stephen A. Orlins President of the National Committee
on US-China Relations
Speakers: Stephen Roach Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia
Jeffrey Shafer Former Vice Chairman of Citi Global
Banking and Senior Asia Pacific Officer in New York
Ambassador Winston Lord U.S. Ambassador to China
(1985-1989) Ambassador Nicholas Platt U.S. Ambassador to
Zambia (1982-1984), the Philippines (1987-1991) and
Pakistan(1991-1992)
LinkedIn is an exceptional
networking tool; a source for
finding the right job; and a
powerful way to advertise your business.
With more than 135 million registered users
in over 200 countries, LinkedIn is a way of
effectively marketing a brand—you! If you
want to take it to the next level, join us for
a hands-on workshop led by Mark Lipson,
an advertising professional with 15+ years
experience. Start from scratch or print-out
your current LinkedIn profile and Mark will
give you tips on how to maximize it, while
showing you some before and after results.
Long before social media was considered “en
vogue”, Mark Lipson helped global advertisers build their brands’ reputations in the
U.S. via conversational marketing and social
media programs. He has worked with these
brands to engage with consumers on Yahoo!,
MySpace, and most recently on LinkedIn.
He is excited to share how you too can leverage LinkedIn to your fullest advantage by
thinking of yourself as your own brand and
by positioning yourself for success.
Wednesday, June 13th, 6:30 p.m. On
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Add some pizzazz to your
humdrum routine by
strapping on your blue
suede shoes and heading
over to the Penn Club. Be a
glamour gal or macho man
and mingle with fellow members over
complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
This year’s theme is 1960s chic so make
sure you swing into style with a skinny tie
or blow dry out a bouffant. Do as Don
Draper does and have a stiff one, will ya?
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Networking
Drinks
Learning
Dining
Healthy
Snacks
Entertainment
Don't Miss!
Seafood Buffet
Thursday,
June 28th
6:00 p.m.
see page 7
$150 per member and $250 per guest plus tax and service
charge. Program includes a cocktail reception and dinner.
Reservations due by Friday, June 8th and become final sale on
that date. Lin Yuan, Program Committee
Monday, June 4th, 7:00 p.m.
$25 per member and $35 per guest plus tax
and service charge by Monday, May 28th.
$35 per member and $45 per guest for late
reservations. Program includes one house
beverage, dry snacks and crudités.
Penn Women in Business
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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With the arrival of another June comes another Penn Club
Anniversary! Our Clubhouse opened its doors on June 16,
1994. After eighteen years of operations, the Penn Club
has become a fixture on 44th Street, as well as in the
world of private social clubs. Throughout our lifespan,
we have provided services and social opportunities
to discerning members of the entire University of
Pennsylvania community. Our fine Clubhouse, with its
comfortable rooms, outstanding food and beverage
operations, diverse program offerings and state-of-the-art
fitness center is recognized around the world as a model
of accommodating excellence. Among out accolades are
our distinction as a Platinum Club of America and our
designation as a New York City Landmark. This is due to the
vision of the University of Pennsylvania, the enthusiasm
and dedication of our membership, the spirit and integrity
of our devoted staff, and the supportive encouragement of
our Boards and Committees. As members of a world class
Club, you have much to be proud of.
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GENER A L
MA NAG E R ’S
Over the years, our membership has stabilized. As a result,
the Penn Club has remained strong during the challenges
of the lingering financial issues. While this is truly a good
thing, we cannot just rest on our laurels. A Club as young
as ours must be devoted to the ongoing growth and
development of its membership. We have a well focused
dedicated Membership Committee, as well as a bright
and hard-working professional Membership Marketing
Department. It is thanks to their efforts that the Penn Cub
membership numbers are as strong as they are. At the
The Private Oasis: Landscape Architecture
and Gardens |
Tuesday, June 5th, 7:00 p.m. Whether a home is
a great place to live often depends on what lies
beyond its walls. The landscape — when it has
a well thought out shape and characters — gives
a home much of its character and satisfaction.
In The Private Oasis, two of New York’s leading
landscape architects, Edmund Hollander and
Maryanne Connelly, guide readers through a
series of remarkable landscapes and gardens, explaining how to apply their techniques, no matter what the size of the property.
Their experience covers a wide range of scales, including estates and gardens
across the East Coast.
After receiving his undergraduate degree at Vassar College, Ed Hollander studied
Landscape Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the President of
Edmund Hollander Design, a firm with offices in NYC and Sag Harbor. He has
taught at the Graduate School of the Fine Arts at Penn.
Maryanne Connelly graduated with a Masters degree in Landscape Architecture from
Penn. She has taught at the Pratt Institute and the New York Botanical Gardens.
$35 per member and $50 per guest plus tax and service charge by Tuesday, May
29th. $45 per member and $60 per guest for late reservations. Includes light snacks
and an open bar of wine and beer.
Welcome New April Members
Randall Christopher Abrams
Christina Catherine Allen
Thomas R. Anderson
Kirk Kennedy Brown
Sebastien Burdel
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Thomas F. Cahill, Jr.
Richard Michael Cassidy
Jonathan Chia
Roland R. Clarke, PhD
Terrence J. Connelly
Networking
Learning
Dara Afia Cook
Tim C. Coumbe
Richard Jeffrey Davies
Michael J. Driscoll
Melissa M. Driscoll
Healthy
Jian Feng
Peder Michael Field
Nia Serena Gandy
Christopher P. Griffin
Mary D. Hangley
William T. Hangley
Andrea Jacobs
Entertainment
same time, it must always be kept in mind that the growth
and stability of any club membership is the primary responsibility of the existing membership. We count on you
to introduce new members to the Penn Club as often as
you are able to. You are the ones who recognize the great
potential members in your circle of friends and associates,
and you are the ones who can bring them to our doors.
Once inside, you know they will not be disappointed.
One category of membership that sometimes gets overlooked is our Associate Membership. This category is made
up of individuals who did not go to the University of Pennsylvania. Instead, they are friends and acquaintances of
our current Penn members who are deemed to be a good
fit with our membership community. They are introduced
and sponsored for membership by you, and they represent
a small but vital portion of our membership. Their quality
and integrity serve to enhance the overall ambiance of our
membership, and their usage of our facilities gives even
greater strength to our overall operations. Please contact
our Membership Marketing Department to learn more
about this very important segment of our membership
opportunities.
My staff and I continue to be excited to be a part of your
Penn Club life. Its status as a Platinum Club of America is
a source of great pride to us all. Your comfort, safety and
enjoyment are of top importance to us. We are eager to welcome you often to your home-away-from-home in New York.
—Peter M. Homberg, CCM
The Face-to-Face Book: A Guide to
Real World Social Marketing |
Tuesday, June 26th, 7:00 p.m. Social media is hot
and getting hotter. Companies are scrambling
to embrace Facebook, Twitter, and other online
social networking sites. But the facts suggest the
opportunity to engage in social marketing is far
bigger — and many are blinded to this larger opportunity by the shiny allure of today’s newest tools
and technologies. Human beings are hardwired to
share, and what they are motivated to share in the
real world is different from what they do online. The overwhelming
amount of word-of-mouth still takes place offline, a fact that is often
overlooked. In his forthcoming book, The Face-to-Face Book, Ed Keller
(C ’77, ASC ’79) and co-author Brad Fay share concrete strategies and
case studies for how companies, both large and small, can create “total
social” brands, tapping all the levers that unleash conversations to drive
your business success. Come here Ed talk about his book, and about
how word-of-mouth works in the real world.
$15 per member and $25 per guest by Tuesday, June 19th. $25 per member
and $35 per guest for late reservations.
Ruben Garcia, C’82, Program Committee
Burton J. Katzen
David Jason Kessler
Simon Anthony Lack
Kristina Leone
Rajit Manohar
Arun Vinod Melvani
Robert G. Morse
Drinks
Dining
Mary Muldoon
David Lowery Ohrvall
Syril Keena Que
Vignesh Ravi
Stuart A. Robbin
Janet Rosier
Amelia L. Ruzzo
Snacks
Laura I. Sciuto
Jaidip Singh
Chase B. Steinlauf
Kristin K. Winch
U p c om ing E V E N T S
European Football Championship
in the Grill Room |
June 8th – July 1st. Who will you root for? The UEFA Euro-
pean Football Championship is an international competition
staged every four years to determine the top national team on
the continent. It is considered the second biggest international tournament in the sport (after the World Cup). The competition consists of a qualifying phase with all eligible nations
drawn into groups, followed by playoffs and a final tournament consisting of
16 surviving nations. Germany has won "the Euros" three times — the most
by any country — while France and Spain (the defending champion) have
claimed the title two times each. Stop by the Grill Room between June 8th
and July 1st to see which European nation will claim victory.
Scentfully Yours: An Exploration of
Fragrance |
Tuesday, July 10th, 7:00 p.m. Sue Phillips, fragrance expert and
founder of Scenterprises, will take you on a perfume-filled
journey to learn about the magic and mystery behind scents.
Undoubtedly, this will be an educational and “scentertaining”
event. Take Phillips fun quiz and your answers will reveal if
you love light refreshing citrus notes; feminine, alluring florals;
sensual spicy orientals; or warm, woodsy powdery blends. Then
receive a sample of your preferred aroma at the fraction of a
cost. Our sense of smell is tied into memory, emotion and taste — this is
sure to be an event you will savor forever!
Phillips works behind the scenes for iconic fragrance brands like
Tiffany’s & Co and Burberry. She recently appeared at Saks Fifth
Avenue and Lord & Taylor for Mother’s Day and guided many to
experience new beautiful blends.
$25 per member and $35 per guest plus tax and service charge by Tuesday,
July 3rd. $35 per member and $45 per guest for late reservations. Program
includes one house beverage, dry snacks and crudités.
Adrian Walter Ginzburg and Cindy Cirlin, Program Committee
Summer Intern Happy Hours |
July 12th, 19th, 26th and August 2nd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Please join us in the Grill Room to welcome Undergraduate
and Graduate Summer Interns (aged 21+) to NYC. Help
them experience the Penn Club and encourage them to become members! Complimentary snacks will be provided and
drink tickets may be purchased by non-members. Members
can sign for drinks. The Penn Club welcomes students and
alumni from the following schools:
July 12th CAS, GSE, Annenberg, Design, Social Policy & Practice,
Engineering (Undergrads & Graduate)
July 19th Penn Law
July 26th Wharton MBA and Undergrads
August 2nd Penn Medicine, Dental, Vet, Nursing (Undergrads &
Graduate)
Non-members should RSVP online at: http://www.pennclub.org/happyhour
Penn Club members can RSVP via email to [email protected] or
through the Members Only events calendar online.
out for Thirsty Thursday Grill Room Specials and
Festive Summer Cocktails
➤ Look
Outthink the Competition and
Grow Your Business |
Wednesday, July 18th, 7:00 p.m. Roll up
your sleeves for an interactive, mini
strategy session with Wharton alum
Kaihan Krippendorff. Bring your strategy
challenges and throw your standard
approaches out the door! Krippendorff has
just published his fourth book, Outthink
the Competition: How a New Generation of Strategists Sees Options Others
Ignore, and will be at the Penn Club to share its insights and processes.
A former McKinsey consultant, Krippendorff has emerged as a sought
after speaker and consultant, helping Microsoft, L’Oreal, Symantec, and
numerous fast-growing mid-market companies develop growth strategies.
Outthink the Competition profiles the next generation business strategists:
the “Outthinkers.” These people are entrepreneurs and corporate leaders
with a new playbook who understand that competition is undergoing
a fundamental paradigm shift and that during such revolutions,
outthinkers beat traditionalists. Krippendorff earned MBAs from Columbia Business School and London
Business School, a BSE in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania’s
Wharton School, and a BSE in engineering from the University of
Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering. He writes one of the most popular
blogs on Fastcompany.com, and has been featured in global media
outlets including Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg Businessweek,
and NPR.
$15 per member and $25 per guest by Tuesday, June 19th. $25 per member
and $35 per guest for late reservations.
Save the Date!
Better than Bordeaux?
A California Wine Tasting |
Tuesday, July 24th, 7:30 p.m. Explore and taste the wines
of the sunshine state — learn about the viniculture,
flavors and winemaking that distinguish them. Also
find out about the various wine regions in California
and their unique features. From rookie to expert: this
program is designed for those who know little about
wine but would like expand their foundation knowledge and also for those who are well-versed in vino but
want to learn more about wines from California.
$50 per member and $65 per guest plus tax and service charge by July
17th. $60++ per member and $75++ per guest for late reservations. This
program includes wine tasting with cheese and crudités.
Pre-Theater Dinner
Enjoy an elegant yet affordable dinner before show time
The Main Dining Room offers a superb four-course,
pre-theater menu at a terrific value. We create a memorable dining experience with a menu that our chef puts
together, emphasizing all-natural and fresh products.
Available 6:00–7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Members enjoy: Choice of soup du jour or French onion soup •
Selection of two or three salads • Selection of three or four chefspecialty entrees • Selection from our dessert cart • Coffee or tea
$36.95 per person plus tax and service charge.
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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Out- of - C lu b E V E N T S
“Happy Birthday” High Line and the
Meatpacking District Tour |
Sunday, June 3rd, 2:15 p.m. Walk through the
gritty but hip Meatpacking District with
a stop along the High Line – the former
elevated rail now public park. Other stops
include the Titanic Memorial Arch, the R
and L restaurant, and sites associated with
Alexander Hamilton and Herman Melville.
$20 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, May 31st at noon.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s |
Thursday, June 21st, 10:00 a.m.
Sold
Out!
Spend the day as Holly Golightly!
Socialites don’t work nine-to-five
jobs, which is exactly why you can take advantage
of this special opportunity. On a beautiful summer
morning, enjoy breakfast and a behind-the-scenes tour
of the 5th Avenue Flagship Tiffany’s & Co. During
this exclusive visit, you will dine at the Tiffany Salon
and then receive a brilliant tour of the premier jeweler’s
workshop. If you’re in the market for new jewels, the
main showroom will be open for business as usual following the tour.
$35 per person. Reservations due by Monday, June 18th. Space is
extremely limited.
The Secrets of Grand Central |
Sunday, June 24th, 1:15 p.m. Take this historical
and architectural indoor tour of the landmark
with a discussion of the symbolism of its decor
and lesser known lore. Stops include Grand
Central’s Vanderbilt Hall, the whispering arch
and concealed apartment.
$20 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, June 21st at noon.
Pre-Fireworks Presidential Greenwich
Village and Gramercy Park |
Wednesday, July 4th, 5:00 p.m. A historical walking tour
of both neighborhoods, with special stops at places
associated with some early presidents, including Lincoln,
Roosevelt, FDR, Wilson and Washington. Stops include
the Washington Square Arch and Theodore Roosevelt’s
birthplace. The tour ends at the drive in time to secure a
spot for fireworks viewing.
$20 per person. Reservations due by Monday, July 2nd at noon.
New!
Complimentary High-Speed Internet in Guest Rooms
Complimentary high-speed Internet is now
available in all overnight guest rooms.
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Networking
Learning
Healthy
Entertainment
Spin-a-Thon Update
To benefit PENN’s Abramson
Cancer Center, a LIVESTRONG
Survivorship Center of Excellence,
The Penn Club held its annual
Spin-a-Thon fundraiser on April
18th. We reached the goal of having
at least 1 spin bike going through
the entire12 hour period from 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m.
and had quite a few other riders joining in to get several
bikes going simultaneously. PENNdulums would like thank
everyone who participated in this year's spin-a-thon and
silent auction to help us raise a total of $6320. We truly
appreciate your donations, silent auction bids, enthusiasm
and support.
Thank The Penn Club of New York would like to
You
thank our Board and Committee Members for their
service commitment to the Club. Please join us in
recognizing the following club members for volunteering their
time and leadership for the 2011-2012 membership year: Board of Directors
Gerald D. Knorr, W’82,
WG’86 – President
Susan T. Marx, CW’66
– Vice President,
Treasurer and Finance
Committee Chair
Chris Shoemaker, C’91,
WG’97 – Assistant
Treasurer
David Skoblow, C’72,
W’72 – Secretary
John C. Hover II, C’65,
WG’67 – Immediate
Past President
Alvin Shoemaker, W’60 –
Honorary Chairman
E. Judd Cohen, C’67 –
House Chair
Julie S. Shoemaker, C’94 –
Membership Chair
Caroline Waxler, C’93 –
Program Chair
Lauren Davidson, C’02 –
Young Alumni Chair
Lee Ellen Doty, W’76
Lisa M. Aldisert, CW’75
Paul K. Kelly, C’62, WG’64
Stephen D. Golding
John H. Zeller
Drinks
Board of Governors
Kenneth Beck, W’87
Charles P. Bronstein, W’97
Lisa Frenz
Charles Gillman, W’92 Claire Gordon, C’64
Daniel Horowitz, C’87
Michael J. Kowalski, W’74
Christopher LaSala, C’96
Sara Beth Shrager, C’68
Seth Weinberg, C’95
Gary Vura, W’83
House Committee
Charles P. Bronstein, W’97
Sara Elana Burack
Jonathan D. Cohen, C’09
Maxine Friedman
Claire Gordon, CW’64
Albert H. Gorman, W’66
Frederic M. Krieger, C’72
Michael Laitman, WG’93
Christopher LaSala, C’96
Sara Beth Shrager, C68
Sharon W. Weinstein
Program Committee
Michael Aronson, W’93
Cindy Cirlin, W’79
Ruben Garcia, C’82
Carol Vinelli
Adrian Walter-Ginzburg
Seth Weinberg, C’95
Lin Yuan
Dining
Snacks
Finance Committee
Stephen D. Golding
John C. Hover II, C’65,
WG’67
Paul K. Kelly, C’62, WG’64
Gerald D. Knorr, W’82,
WG’86
Chris Shoemaker, C’92,
WG’97
Membership Committee
Kenneth Beck, W’87
Le-ellen Doty, W’76
Charles Gillman, W’92 Sarah Jones, N’95
Ali Lapinsky, C’08
Caroline Repko C’08
Lin Yuan
Young Alumni Committee
Sara Elana Burack
Brian Cargo, W’ 07
Ali Lapinsky, C’08
Alisan Oliver-Li, C’10
Charles M. Raisch, C’10
Caroline Repko, C’08
Joshua Roberts, C’09
Kendra Sandidge, C’08
Samantha Hetti Somach,
C’05
Events
Save the Date
INTERCLUB
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!
(50 Vanderbilt Avenue)
(6 East 44th Street)
Andrew Tobias, Treasurer of the Democratic
National Committee |
Monday, June 18th, 6:00 p.m. Andrew Tobias, treasurer of the
Democratic National Committee since 1999, is the author of
The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need and The Best Little
Boy in the World , among several other books. Drawing on his
vast experience in finance and politics, Mr. Tobias will discuss
the current state of America, and share his thoughts on where
we have been and where we are going as a nation.
As treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, he’s the
DNC’s highest-ranking openly gay official.
Andrew Tobias was born and raised in New York. He
attended Harvard University, but spent most of his time
running the million-dollar student business conglomerate
and publishing Let’s Go: The Student Guide To Europe. At 23,
he entered Harvard Business School and wrote for New York
Magazine on the side, eventually as the Contributing Editor.
The evening will begin with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvre
reception. Following the lecture, the bar will reopen for an
evening of cocktails and conversation. All guests will receive
copies of The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need and The
Best Little Boy In The World.
$50 per person. Includes cocktail reception and signed copies of his two books. Reservations requested by Friday, June
15th and become final sale on that date.
Young Alumni Come Sail Away! |
Friday, June 15, 7:30 p.m. Set
an open course for the Hudson
River ‘cause we’ve got to be free
(well, for 3 hours at least). Climb
aboard the Rendezvous Boat because it’s time for the Yale
Club’s Young Members’ Party Cruise! Boarding will begin at
7:30 p.m. and the private chartered cruise vessel will depart
at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Let the reflections in the waves spark
your memories as you and your friends enjoy a premium
open bar, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and a live DJ. This year, the
yacht has a huge indoor and outdoor deck area so rain or
shine the cruise will go on! Spaces are limited and will be
available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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$80 per person (inclusive of tax and service charge). Includes
an open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Reservations due by Friday,
June 8th and become final sale on that date.
New Parking Garage
Please note that The Penn Club
parking garage has changed (Quik
Park is closed).
Effective immediately, Penn Club
members and their guests may
park at Central Parking, located at 38 W. 46th Street,
between 5th & 6th Avenues. As of May 1st, 2012, the
self-park rate will be $25 for 24 hours. The valet rate
remains the same at $40 for 24 hours.
Monday, September 3rd
Club Offices Closed for Labor Day
Thursday, September 6th
Read-a-Book Day
Sunday, September 9th
Grandparent's Day
Monday, September 10th
First Day of Main Dining Room Service
Thursday, September 20th
A Toast to 2012: Annual Recent Grads
Happy Hour
Friday, September 21st
Theater Evening: NY Philharmonic —
Alan Gilbert Conducts The Rite of
Spring
Saturday, September 29th
Confucius Day
Reciprocal Clubs
Penn Club members have access to about 150 reciprocal clubs worldwide. Two such examples are the reciprocal clubs below.
Montammy Golf Club ­— Alpine, New Jersey
The Hope Club — Providence, Rhode Island
Montammy Golf Club is a full
service private country club, located
in the rolling hills of the Palisades
above the Hudson River in Alpine,
New Jersey. The club is conveniently
located 8 miles north of the George
Washington Bridge. The beautiful 40,000 square foot clubhouse
delivers you into a sanctuary of understated elegance and relaxed comfort.
Picture yourself lounging on the stone terraces with spectacular views of
the golf course, or watching the sunset while enjoying cocktails and conversations in the rustic Sports Bar. Founded in 1966, the Montammy Golf
Club offers a challenging and well-maintained 18-hole championship golf
course, six Har-Tru Hydro and two Hard-Top tennis courts, and a spacious
clubhouse. There are superb dining, locker and athletic facilities and a
swimming area with children’s playground. For reservations, call 201.768.9000.
The Hope Club is one of America’s oldest
social clubs. Located prominently on
historic College Hill on the East Side
of Providence, Rhode Island, you can
enjoy all the benefits of the Club just like
generations past. Dining is an integral
part of the Hope Club experience. The
formal and informal dining rooms serve
traditional Club fare and superb contemporary American cuisine. Take
advantage of the beautiful weather and dine at Ames Court, or during the
colder months, enjoy a cocktail and light fare at the Grill Room & Bar. In
addition to its dining facilities, reciprocal guests have access to luxurious
rooms, offering travelers a sophisticated haven for rest. Each of the renovated
room boasts its own unique character with beautiful antiques, rich fabrics
and modern baths.
For reservations, call 401.421.4960 or e-mail [email protected].
For a Letter of Introduction to any of our reciprocal clubs, please contact Barbara Nevels at [email protected] or 212.403.6620.
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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MEMBERSHIP
Join an Intra Club!
All Intra Club
reservations
can be made at
[email protected].
Young Alumni Ladies and Lords Ball | May 4th, 2012
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].
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Real Estate Investment Intra Club |
Tuesday, June 19th, 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. Welcome Back!
Risk Management Intra Club |
Wednesday, June 20th, 6:30 p.m. The Risk Management Intra Club connects
practitioners in Credit, Market, and Operations Risk as well as those interested
in related topics. Come exchange ideas, seek advice, and stay abreast of the
Risk Management field. We hold meetings and events to engage and expose
members to the various facets of the profession, with relevance to practitioners
performing Risk Management functions in Asset Management, Banking, Corporate Treasury and Insurance. Please contact Intra Club Captain Andrew Peters
([email protected]) to learn more.
For reservations, e-mail [email protected], fax 212.403.6621,
or RSVP online.
Member Spotlight Peter D. Byeff, MD
Peter D. Byeff, MD
What is your dish of choice? Maryland crab, from my days at Hopkins.
Penn Club Member Since: 2006
What’s your drink? Martini Lives in: Southington, Connecticut
Why did you choose to attend Penn (if Penn alum)? I fell in love with Penn
at an early age. My uncle, Martin Wolfe, was a Professor of Economic
History at Penn, and I was exposed to the campus many times during my
childhood. I am old enough that I still cringe when I hear it referred to as
UPenn.
Were you named after anyone? No.
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? GT silver.
What book are you currently reading? Wagner’s Ring: Turning the Sky Round
Currently Single/Married with Kids? Married to Gail Byeff
(spousal member of the Penn Club), with 2 children, David
and Stephen.
Hobbies: Golf, Skiing, Fishing, Opera, and Driving my
Porsche.
In one sentence, what do you actually do all day in your job? I treat patients
with blood disorders and cancer, and I direct the George Bray Cancer
Center of the Hospital of Central Connecticut.
Where do you like to vacation? At our home on Lake Winnipesaukee and
around Europe.
What do you often do at the Penn Club? My wife and I stay at the Penn
Club very frequently when we are in New York. We like to go to the
opera, a Broadway show, or visit our children. We have enjoyed many
dinners at the clubhouse, including a number of theater evenings and
holidays, such as Mother’s Day brunch. We’ve also had receptions for our
sons’ graduations at the Club.
Favorite part of Penn Club history: I was struck by the mural in the Grill
Room depicting the 1982 victory over Harvard that gave Penn its second
Ivy League football title. My wife and I were at that game, and I wonder
how many members of the Penn Club know what game it depicts.
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Networking
Learning
Healthy
Entertainment
Who’s your favorite person living or dead, real or fictional (excluding family)?
Sir William Osler
What’s the last thing you saw on Broadway? The End of the Rainbow
How often do you eat out? 3 times a week.
What’s hanging above your sofa? A Wolf Kahn print
How much is too much to spend on a haircut? $100 When’s bedtime? 11:30 p.m. When’s the last time you drove a car? 2 minutes ago
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.*
➘
Check out our
Main Dining Room Specials!
To make your nights especially fun, we have daily specials for members to try every night of the week!
Sweet Treat Tuesday
Finish your Night with the
Sweet Taste of well-selected
Dessert Wines for only $7.*
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.
Seafood Buffet |
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
Lobster Fest |
Thursday, June 28th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Oysters! Calamari! Shrimp! — all at your
fingertips. This is your once-a-year chance to
indulge in unlimited varieties of seafood.
Don’t miss this popular Club event!
❖Penn Club Seafood Chowder
❖Seafood Salad with Octopus
❖Fanny Bay West Coast Oysters
❖Pine Island East Coast Oysters
❖Saffron Rice with Cajun Shrimp
❖Snow Crab Claws
❖Fried Soft Shell Crabs with Tartar Sauce
❖Grilled Local Fish with Lemon
❖Complemented with Potatoes, Fresh Corn and
Asparagus
❖Fresh Berry and Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Gelato
$59.00 per person plus tax and service charge. Reserve your
preferred seating time between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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 e-mail [email protected] or RSVP online.
Thursday, July 19th, 6:00 p.m.
This four course event
needs little explanation…
lobster, lobster, and more
lobster!
❖Organic Bibb Lettuce with Lobster,
Hearts of Palm, and Truffle Vinaigrette
❖Lobster and Corn Chowder
❖Broiled Maine Lobster Stuffed with
Jumbo Lump Crab *or* Pan Seared
Natural Filet Mignon *or* Surf and
Turf: Pan Seared Natural Filet Mignon
with Maine Lobster
❖Warm Chocolate Hazelnut Cake with
Strawberry Gelato
$70.00 per person plus tax and service
charge. Reserve your preferred seating
time between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
For reservations call Tony Kontos at
212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@
pennclubny.org or RSVP online. Please note
there is a 48-hour cancellation policy in
effect for this event.
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
Summer Dining Room Closing
ROOM
Grill
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.
The Main Dining Room is closed for the summer season
beginning Friday, July 27th, following dinner service. It will be
closed throughout August and re-open on September 10th.
Daily Grill Room Specials
Monday and Friday: Wine/Beer
Pairing Menu — Indulge in our pairing
June Special
This June try our featured
cocktail of the month.
It’s not an OLD Fashion
— its NEW, refreshing
and only fashioned in
the Grill Room:
The New Fashioned
Bourbon, Pineapple Juice, Sprite,
Muddled Orange and Cherry,
Sugar and a Dash of Grenadine
Only $9.75 for the month of June
“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!
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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Highlights
Members’ Annual Meeting
40 Years of US–China Relations Panel
Seafood Buffet
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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.
June Palestra Specials
Free 15 Minute Upgrade
Palestra Fitness
members can enjoy a
free 15 minute upgrade
on purchases of
massages 60 minutes
or longer.
Your comments are
important to us!
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@
pennclubny.org
For comments & suggestions regarding
member events and activities, contact
the Program Committee at:
[email protected]
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.
3 For 2
Palestra Fitness members who attend two
personal training sessions in one week will
enjoy a third session on the house!
To learn more or schedule an appointment
with our Certified Exercise Specialists call
212.403.6623
Penn Club President
Gerald Knorr
Rule 3:
Membership
Responsibilities
After the last day of each month, statements will
be mailed to each membership showing charges
owed to the Club. This amount is payable
upon receipt and no later than the end of the
month that the bill is received. Vouchers will not
accompany bills.
Dues will be billed in accordance with guidelines
established by the Board of Directors.
Members are considered to be in good standing
and consequently eligible to use all Club
facilities if:
•Required non-refundable entrance fees are
paid
•Their dues are current
•House charges are paid within thirty (30)
days following the end of the month in which
those charges were incurred
Any member who does not meet these
requirements will be subject to restriction and
possible revocation of the privileges associated
with general membership without any refund, as
determined by the Board of Directors.
General Manager
Peter M. Homberg, CCM
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.