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1All 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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How to Conquer Work-Related Stress

MondayFebruary 23rd7:00 p.m.SEE PAGE 3

Pre-Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance |

Friday, February 13th. 6:00–8:00 p.m. Love celebrating love with our Pre-Valentine’s Day dinner and dance in the Main Dining Room. Grab your partners and friends and boogie the night away to our live music.

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❖ Tuna Tataki with Wakame Salad and Miso❖ Beef Consommé “en croute” with Porcini Mushrooms❖ Fried Kumamoto Oysters with Leeks and Champagne❖ Micro Arugula Salad with Baked Goat Cheese and Cranberry

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❖ Maine Lobster Risotto with Saff ron❖ Pan Roasted Chilean Seabass Filet with Cippolini Onions,

Chantarelle Mushrooms and Port Wine Jus❖ Chargrilled Natural Filet Mignon with Caramelized Salsify, Baby

Brussel Sprouts and Truffl e Sauce❖ Colorado Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Crust, Potato au gratin

and Lamb JusDESSERTS

❖ Penn Club Surprise Valentine’s Dessert❖ Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

$75.00 per person plus tax and service charge. To make your reservation call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail [email protected].

Margarita Mixer |

Wednesday, February 11th. 7:00 p.m. Get in the Valentine’s Day spirit with the Penn Club Margarita Mixer! Designed

for singles and couples alike, the Young Alumni Committee invites members of all ages to mix and mingle over bottomless margaritas. Along with margaritas there will be chips and salsa, dancing, and plenty of opportunity to socialize with friends and make new matches too! � ere will also be an open beer bar, for those of you who aren’t fans of margaritas. $40 per member plus tax and service charge, and $50 per guest plus tax and service charge. Reservations become fi nal sale on Wednesday, February 4th.

Full House Night |Monday, February 3rd. 7:00 p.m. � ree simultaneous events to pick from and enjoy! Bring along guests, and after the program has ended, network and mingle with the attendees from the other events over drinks.

Book Talk: Surviving Your TeenRaising kids is tough, especially when they are in their teen and young adult years. With over 20 years of experience, Melissa Cohen, LCSW, is here to rescue you! In her interactive program she will discuss helpful ways to improve family communication, relationships, and understanding. She will also review valuable everyday advice and examples of real-life situations and solutions. Melissa is the author of the book ParentKnowledgy: A Simple Guide to Surviving Your Teen.

Money Talk: How to (Smartly) Invest Your MoneyFor many, the complexities of investing along with market volatility and a fear of the unknown can be overwhelming. Enter Dar Sandler and Davide De Micco of Appian Road, investment managers with a

revolutionary method for personal investing. � ey will walk through how to be wise about diversi� cation, and will demonstrate what it means to assess the risk of an asset class. In addition, they will talk about how you can (and they do) use these concepts, to achieve superior returns.

Wine Talk: Wine AppreciationWine connoisseur Greg Costello will be leading Penn Club members in a tasting of some of his � nest wines. Expect to be educated and indulged. Each of the wines serves at the tasting is also available by the glass in � e Grill Room, so pick your favorite and make it your regular.

$30 plus tax and service charge per member and $40 plus tax and service charge per guest for reservations made by January 27th. $40 plus tax and service charge per member, and $50 plus tax and service charge per guest for late reservations. Price includes one beverage per person during the open networking session following your event. Wine Appreciation has a $15 supplemental fee per person. To RSVP please e-mail [email protected].

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Jessica P. BowmanWilliam BradyBernard S. BudaRobert J. BumcrotMatthew ChengKatherine V. D'UrsoStellario D'UrsoCourtney FennimoreTom FennimoreEdward Fitzpatrick

Kartikeya S. GhiaDaniel GoldbergAdriana Gonzalez CaballeroRobert S. Heff esAdrian C. HendricksKarolyn E. JohnsonCeil Marie JoobeenRon JoobeenRichard KassKristina Kazarian

Alexandra R. KelleyJacqueline B. KnightsMatthew S LevineAlexandra MargolisMatthew J. MartosR. Michael MoranNarasimhan NaveleJacob A. SchulmanMark E. Shaff reyAndrew Shasha

Carole ShashaJessica J. ShashaDolores S. SuarezSanjeev Sonny TaraJoAnn M. ThierfelderNicolas TopiolFrancesca TurchianoKathryn T. ValoskyAlexander Witkoff

Welcome New November MembersPenn Club members are encouraged to review this posting of new members. All new members are provisional members for 90 days from the date their membership begins. Should any Penn Club member in good standing feel that a provisional member will not make a good member, please provide us your information in writing to [email protected] with your name and member number. � e Club may reach out to you to obtain more information, if needed.

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Welcome to 2015! On behalf of the entire Penn Club family, I want to wish each and every one of you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. I’d also like to thank you for your generosity towards the em-ployee holiday fund. Your expressions of appreciation towards our loyal and dedicated employees are truly heartwarming. Every day I count my lucky stars for working with such a wonderful group of people.

Now, let’s talk networking! One of our newest pro-grams is a monthly networking dinner. Held on the second Wednesday of each month, it’s a great op-portunity to interact with other members, exchange information, and develop contacts while enjoying our culinary team’s sumptuous cuisine.

Our food and beverage team has been working

really hard over the past few months to take things up a notch. If you haven’t heard yet, we are offer-ing a fantastic Friday lunch buffet and Wednesday dinner buffet in the Main Dining Room with Tony. Bonnie, in The Grill Room is always looking to raise the bar—no pun intended—with new, fun daily specials—read on for all of the details. What’s more, our a la carte menus in The Grill Room are constantly changing, and we’ve added daily Chef ’s specials as an option.

February 2, 2015 will be Punxsutawney Phil’s 129th prognostication! I’m hoping that he does not see his shadow, and spring arrives early.

—R. Mark JezierskiGeneral Manager

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Andrea Mitchell Reports at � e Penn Club |

Thursday, March 19th. Reception 6:45 p.m. Lecture and Q&A 7:15 p.m. � e Penn Club is proud to welcome Emmy award winning journalist Andrea Mitchell C'67. Come listen in on a private talk covering today's most relevant news topics, followed by a Q&A session. Mitchell serves as NBC’s chief foreign a� airs correspondent, covering foreign policy, intelligence, and National

Security issues for NBC News and MSNBC. In addition to traveling with Secretary of State John Kerry, she hosts “Andrea Mitchell Reports” on MSNBC, her daily program of political and foreign policy news. She is the author of Talking Back: …To Presidents, Dictators, and Assorted Scoundrels (Viking 2005), a memoir about her experiences covering � ve presidents, Congress, and foreign policy. Mitchell joined NBC News in 1978 and previously served as Chief Congressional Correspondent and Chief White House Correspondent. Over the years, Mitchell has appeared regularly on “Meet the Press," and is a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania. $45 per member plus tax and service charge, $55 plus tax and service charge per guest for reservations made by Thursday, March 12th. $55 per member plus tax and service charge and $65 per guest plus tax and service charge for late reservations. Price includes one drink, light snacks, and admission to the lecture.

A huge “thank you” to all of our members who participated in this year’s annual New York Cares

Coat Drive. Your donations have helped keep New Yorkers warm this winter.

Welcome Brandeis University!

The Membership Committee is happy to announce our new affi liation with Brandeis University. The Penn Club of New York is now fondly called the new home for Brandeis University in New York City. Brandeis faculty and staff , alumni and their immediate family members are welcome to join the Club as affi liate members. If you know of any Brandeis alumni who can benefi t from membership, please have them contact the Membership Admissions Offi ce at [email protected] or 212.403.6627.


Small Producer Champagne Tasting |Tuesday, February 17th. 7:00 p.m. It’s Champagne o’clock! Sip on some of the � nest Champagnes from extremely small producers located in the most important and unique wine growing regions in the world. � is tasting will encompass a variety of Blanc de Blancs, and is brought to you by Transatlantic Bubbles LLC. Since 2008, Transatlantic Bubbles has been the only importer

that solely imports Champagne. � ey specialize in � nding and importing grower-producer Champagnes that o� er superior quality, and they are a trusted supplier in the growing niche market for recoltant-manipulant Champagne. A bountiful selection of cheese and other favorite Champagne accompaniments will also be served. $75 per member plus tax and service charge, $85 per guest plus tax and service charge. Includes Champagne and light hors d’oeuvres. To RSVP please e-mail [email protected].

How to Conquer Work-Related Stress (and Other Life Stressors!) |

Monday, February 23rd. 7:00 p.m. Between a demanding job and even more demanding personal life, it can become challenging to squeeze in some peace and relaxation into our daily routine. In this workshop, Inspirational Speaker and Happiness & Success Coach Lori Ostenfeld will teach a variety

of self-care stress busting tools and tips to help you conquer work-related stress and other stressors in your life. At the end of the discussion there will be a short guided meditation. Lori Ostenfeld is a member of the International Coach Federation, a Certi� ed Professional Coach, a Transformational Life Coach, and a Certi� ed Happiness and Success Coach. $15 per member, $25 per guest, for reservations made before Monday, February 16th. $25 per member, and $35 per guest for late reservations. To RSVP please e-mail [email protected].

Penn Club Film Festival |� e Penn Club is excited to announce our � rst ever Penn Club Film Festival. � e festival will showcase � lms produced, directed, or written by

prominent Penn alumni in the industry. Each individual event will feature half an hour of cocktails and light snacks, the movie screening—complete with popcorn, and a discussion with the Penn alumnus involved with the � lm. Admission includes one drink, popcorn, and snacks.

Foxcatcher and Q&A with Tom Heller C’95Tuesday, March 10th. Reception: 6:30 p.m. Screening: 7:00 p.m. � e � rst � lm in our Penn Club Film Festival series is Foxcatcher, starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ru� alo. � e � lm will be presented to you by Executive Director Tom Heller C’95, who has also produced such hits as Precious (2009) and 127 Hours (2010).

$35 per member plus tax and service charge, $45 per guest plus tax and service charge for reservations made before Tuesday, March 3rd. $45 per member plus tax and service charge and $55 per guest plus tax and service charge for late reservations. For reservations please e-mail [email protected]. Admission includes one drink, popcorn, and snacks.

Unraveled and Q&A with Marc Simon C’96Monday, April 27th. Reception: 6:30 p.m. Screening: 7:00 p.m. Marc Simon C’96, directed this remarkable documentary about the infamous unraveling of Manhattan attorney turned ponzi scheme

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criminal, Marc Drier. � e � lm captures Drier under house arrest, where the Court has ordered him con� ned until his sentencing day. Other projects by Simon include the award-winning documentary After Innocence, and the acclaimed feature documentary Nursery University.$35 per member plus tax and service charge, $45 per guest plus tax and service charge for reservations made before Monday, April 20th. $45 per member plus tax and service charge, $55 per guest plus tax and service charge for late reservations. For reservations please e-mail [email protected]. Admission includes one drink, popcorn, and snacks.

Soy Andina and Q&A with Mitchell Teplitsky W'80Monday, May 11th. 6:30 p.m. Mitchell Teplitsky W'80 is a documentary producer/director and distribution consultant based in New York City. We

will be viewing his � rst feature � lm, Soy Andina, which premiered at Lincoln Center in 2009, aired on PBS, and was shown at festivals worldwide. Soy Andina is the award-winning documentary of two women raised in di� erent worlds—an immigrant folk dancer from the Andes, and a modern dancer from Queens, New York—who return to Peru to connect with their roots and an astonishing world of dance and celebration. $35 per member plus tax and service charge, $45 per guest plus tax and service charge for reservations made before Monday, May 4th. $45 per member plus tax and service charge, $55 per guest plus tax and service charge for late reservations. For reservations please e-mail [email protected]. Admission includes one drink, popcorn, and snacks.

$95 plus tax and service charge per person for admission to all three fi lm festival events. When reserving your spot please indicate that you would like to attend all three fi lms. Reservations for this package must be made by Tuesday, March 3rd. No exceptions. For reservations please e-mail [email protected].

Painting with Watercolors |Monday, March 30th. 7:00–8:30 p.m. Myth has it that painting with watercolor can be “the most di� cult medium of all,” but instructor Joan Iaconetti will simplify the process, showing you otherwise. In this program you will channel your inner artist to create a simple � oral painting and several small abstract pieces to take home. Neither

drawing skill nor ‘artistic talent’ is necessary to enjoy this course. Joan Iaconetti is an award-winning watercolorist who has successfully taught hundreds of students in her “Watercolor for Absolute Beginner” classes. Her paintings have been shown in many national juried exhibits, including: the National Watercolor Society and the Allied Artists of America, the George Billis Gallery in Chelsea, the Armature Arts Space in Bushwick, Brooklyn, the Salmagundi Club, and a solo show at � e New School University.$40 per member, $50 per guest for reservations made by Monday, March 23rd. $50 per member, $60 per guest for late reservations. To RSVP please e-mail [email protected] or RSVP online.

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Penn Career Services: Guide to NetworkingMonday, March 16th. 7:00 p.m.

prominent Penn alumni in the industry. Each individual event will feature

that solely imports Champagne. � ey specialize in � nding and importing

will be viewing his � rst feature � lm,


Tour of the National Museum of American Jewish History |Saturday, April 12th. 2:00 p.m. 101 South Independence Mall East. Philadelphia, PA. Hop on a train to Philadelphia for a private tour of the National Museum of American Jewish History and their special exhibition: Richard Avedon: Family A� airs. Richard Avedon: Family A� airs presents a collective historical portrait of key � gures in American political and cultural life by one of the most signi� cant and in� uential American photographers. � e exhibition unites two seminal bodies of Avedon’s portrait work: a series of four murals inspired by the revolutionary atmosphere of the 1960s and early 1970s, including a massive print of Allen Ginsberg and his family, and a series of 68 photographs entitled “� e Family,” originally published in Rolling Stone magazine on the eve of the 1976 Presidential election. Together, the photographs represent a careful, planned study of an American society challenged and changing as it exited the turbulent 60s and prepared for the 1976 election. As the country heads toward the 2016 presidential election, Family A� airs invokes comparisons between the nature of political leadership in 1976 and in present day America. $25 per person. Admission includes all day access to the entire museum and a special gift bag just for Penn Club members. To RSVP please e-mail [email protected]. Reservations are required by Friday, March 27th.

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Walking Tour: � e Secrets of Grand Central |

Saturday, February 28th. 1:15 p.m. � e commuter day is so hectic that few New Yorkers rushing through Grand Center ever really get to learn about the hidden history behind this classic landmark. Here’s your chance as we celebrate the 102nd birthday of Grand Central. � e tour will entail a

discussion of the symbolism behind its Beaux Arts décor and stops at the “whispering arch”, Vanderbilt Hall, and a secret apartment formerly used as a 1920’s speakeasy. You will also analyze the history and meaning behind JM Hewlett’s classic ceiling mural, and Jules Coutan’s Roman god sculpture.$22 per person. To RSVP please e-mail [email protected]. Please make your reservation by Thursday, February 26th.

THEATER AFTERNOON

Fish in the Dark |Wednesday, March 4th. Lunch: 12:00 p.m. Show: 2:00 p.m. at The Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Make an afternoon of it—lunch and a matinee! � e co-creator of “Seinfeld”, Larry David, makes his Broadway debut in his very � rst play! � is riotous new family comedy is directed by Tony Winner Anna. D. Shapiro (August: Osage County), and features a top-notch cast of 15 including stage and screen veterans Jayne Houdyshell, Rosie Perez, Jonny Orsini, Jake Cannavale, and Jerry Adler. Before the show enjoy a 3 course prix � xe lunch in the Main Dining Room.$174.95 per person plus tax and service charge.

Mask and Wig Presents: Comedy of Terrors! |

Friday, March 6th. 8:00 p.m. at Kaye Playhouse at Hunter (695 Park Avenue). You're invited on an adventure led by brothers Vince and Charlie, two paranormal investigators whose TV show ratings are frighteningly low. With their life's work at stake, these specter inspectors must do whatever it takes to bring their show back to life. So be scary with Mask and Wig for our 127th Annual Production: A Comedy of Terrors!

$40 for Penn Club members and guests with code PENNCLUBNY15 for the New York City show. To reserve your spot, visit: http://www.maskandwig.com/tickets/

Have You A� rmed Your Club Membership?

February 2nd, 10th, 18th, 26th. 12:00 p.m.

Penn Club members in good standing are specially invited to participate in our membership a� rmation ceremony. � ere will be a book signing and pinning ceremony. Please wear a jacket with a lapel

to facilitate the pinning.

Please RSVP online or by emailing [email protected].

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Get Your Eat On: Exquisite Lunch and Dinner Bu� ets at the Club

Bu� et-style dinners and lunches are now being served! Every Wednesday evening and Friday afternoon try out the bountiful array of dishes from our Executive Chef. � ere is something for everyone from an elegant raw bar to a carving station, chicken, � sh, pasta, and an assortment of desserts. Dinner reservations between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Lunch reservations between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.To RSVP please call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail [email protected]. Dinner is $44.50 per person plus tax and service charge, and lunch is $37.50 per person plus tax and service charge. Children under 12 eat at half price. All buff ets are held in the Main Dining Room unless there is a prior commitment to a dining event.


Connect with the ClubDid you know that your home-away-from-home in New York City has quite the social media presence? Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and FourSquare and show us some social media love! Broadcast your Ivy League pride, show your friends the fun you’re having at the Club, and stay in the loop with all that’s happening at Penn’s only alumni clubhouse.

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PennClub or text this to 332556: Fan pennclub

Follow us on Twitter: @ThePennClub

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Reciprocal Clubs Penn Club members have access to over 150 reciprocal clubs worldwide. Check out two of our fabulous reciprocal clubs below.

The Canterbury Club Inc. — Christchurch, New Zealand

Originally, a men’s only club, today the charming Canterbury Club is a home for both men and

women from the civic, professional, and business circles to gather and socialize. There are several elegant function rooms to host guests and colleagues, and six hotel rooms overlooking the river. A prominent feature of the Club is the “Worcester Health Club,” a fully equipped health and fi tness center with sauna. If you are looking for something exciting to do while visiting, the club also organizes several annual events such as golf tournaments, clay bird shoots, dinners, and sports events. For reservations, call 03 365 0353

Circulo del Liceo — Barcelona, Spain It’s always a beautiful time to visit Barcelona, Spain. The Circulo del Liceo is the oldest club in Spain, retaining its

original location since 1847. Come to this dining-only club for the culture of Barcelona and Calatlonia that can be seen throughout the club’s Modernisme (Barcelona’s Art Nouveau period) décor, and through its access to areas of the famed Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona’s opera house. The four fl oors contain a variety of facili-ties such as a dining room, library, billiards room, and television room. For reservations, call 933 187 925

For a Letter of Introduction to any of our reciprocal clubs, please contact Barbara Nevels at [email protected] or 212.403.6620.

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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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Wednesday, April 1stTheater Afternoon: Honeymoon in Vegas

Wednesday, April 8thBook Lecture: Berkshire Beyond Buff et

Sunday, April 12thVisit to the National Museum of

American Jewish History

Wednesday, April 15thAnnual Hedge Fund Series

Thursday, April 23rdPenn Chamber Music Program (Library)

Monday, April 27thPenn Club Film Festival: Marc Simon–

Unraveled

Tuesday, April 28thLove at First Site: Cornell Club


Yale Club(50 Vanderbilt Avenue)

Young Alumni Party |Friday, February 27th. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. The Yale Club has received an order that no liquor will be allowed on premises. (Good thing they are prepared to break the law…) Snag an arm, grab an ear, and whisper to everyone you know—everyone but Johnny Law—that we’re blowing the roof off . Young Gentlemen, suit-up; Ladies, dress to kill, because members of the Yale, Harvard, Dartmouth, Princeton, Cornell, Penn, and Virginia Clubs will carouse the night away at the greatest party that isn’t actually happening. (At least that’s what we’re telling the coppers.) They’ll have casino tables ready for you to play your luck at Blackjack and Poker (Yale Club dollars, not real Benjamins), as you down gin fi zzes and jig to a live swing band (later, a DJ). The party will include drinks from an open bar of beer, wine, and bubbly, plus bathtub gin—for the fi rst hour—and lots of hors d’oeuvres. Black tie, preferred. Password for entry: Hooch.

$55 per person. To RSVP please e-mail [email protected].

Cornell Club(6 East 44th Street)

Love at First Site: Tips and Tales for Online Dating Success from a Modern-Day Matchmaker |Tuesday, April 28th 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception 6:30 p.m. Lecture. Whether a fi rst-timer, a seasoned dater, or a curious bystander, this program will teach you how to successfully navigate online dat-ing…and you'll hear some entertaining stories along the way.

In Love at First Site, released in September 2014, Erika Ettin has taken her expertise from her online dating consulting business and laid it out in an easy-to-use and exciting guide to the world of online dating. She will show you how to increase the odds for connections by marketing yourself well. Her background in economics helps to use the numbers game in your favor. Her advice includes pointers for choosing your best profi le picture, writing a winning profi le, crafting emails that catch someone’s attention, and planning the fi rst date.

Ettin holds a BA in economics from Cornell University and an MBA from Georgetown University. She worked in fi nance for over seven years before launching her business, A Little Nudge. She has been featured on NPR, The Washington Post, and AskMen.com, and worked with hundreds of clients in the United States and abroad... and she still cries every time a former client calls to say, “I got engaged!”

$15 per person, includes a signed copy of Love at First Site, as well as beer, wine, soda, and hors d’oeuvres during the reception. To RSVP please e-mail [email protected] or RSVP online.


MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Eugenio Chang-Rodriguez


Contact: Bonnie Baker at The Grill Room, 212.403.6631.

GRILL ROOM RESERVATION POLICY

Lunch Reservations:❯ Recommended for parties of

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Dinner Reservations:❯ Recommended for all parties

Last reservation for formal dining at 9:00 p.m. Kitchen open until 10:00 p.m.

Annual Members’ Holiday Party

School and Class Year: Penn faculty member in the Department of Romance Languages from 1956 to 1961.Penn Club Member Since: It was founded in NYC.Lives in: From May to December I live in New York City, and the rest of the time I reside in Lima, Peru.Currently Single/Married with Kids? I am married to Raquel Chang-Rodriguez who is also a member of the Penn Club.Hobbies: Swimming, fencing, horseback riding, stamp collecting.In one sentence, what do you actually do all day in your job? I write, read, and answer mail.What do you like most about your job? � e freedom to discharge my duties.Do you have a special talent? Prose writing.Where do you like to vacation? In the Americas, Europe and the Far East.Why did you join the Penn Club? To participate in all of the cultural activities the Club o� ers, and to use the incredible dining facilities.

What do you often do at the Penn Club? Read in the library and enjoy the cultural programs.What is your favorite Penn Club dish? � e French onion soup.What’s your drink? Beer that is low in alcohol content.Were you named after anyone? � e Day of Saint Eugene, which is the 15th of November.If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Red.What book are you currently reading? Shi Fu by Nobel Laureate Mo Yan.Who’s your favorite person living or dead, real or fi ctional (excluding family)? Albert EinsteinWhat’s the last thing you saw on Broadway? � e Lion KingHow often do you eat out? Once a week.What’s hanging above your sofa? A painting by José Sabogal, a Peruvian painter.When’s bedtime? 11:45 p.m.When’s the last time you drove a car? 2013.

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For reservations: e-mail [email protected], fax 212.403.6621, or RSVP online.

Member Jose Castro

To audition for Member Spotlight, please e-mail [email protected].

SEEN & HEARD

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 us ([email protected]).

Family Wealth Management Intra Club |Monday, February 9th. 6:15 p.m. The Family Wealth Management Intra Club is a forum for collaborating professionals who work with both individuals and families on their personal fi nance and wealth management issues. Our objective is to share our knowledge with each other so that each member can become a more informed and a more eff ective professional. Currently inviting Specialties: Individual Tax CPA, T&E, Law, Divorce Law, Employment law, Family Law, Outplacement Firm, Life Insurance (life, Disability, Long-term care), P&C Insurance–Personal (Auto, Home, Umbrella, Health), Pension Consultant, Mortgage specialist, Private Banker, Real-estate. Please contact Dushyant Pandit ([email protected]) for more details.

Design and Build Intra Club |Monday, February 9th. 6:30 p.m. W hether you are new to the design fi elds or an established professional, you will fi nd the next meeting of the Design and Build Intra Club informative and enlightening. They will

focus on job seekers in the design fi elds and presenting strategies to access areas of the market that will help designers fi nd their ideal job. They will also explore strategies for established professionals to expand their infl uence and advance their careers. Join them in these discussions that will demonstrate ways to establish yourself and achieve progress in your career. The mission of the Design and Build Intra Club is to bring together professionals from a wide range of fi elds including architecture and the allied design fi elds, as well as engineering, construction, and development, in order to learn from each other and take advantage of the resulting synergies. For more information, please contact Randall Knox ([email protected]).

Bulls & Bears and Hedge Fund Investment Combined Intra Clubs |

Wednesday, February 11th. 6:15 p.m. The Bulls and Bears

and the Hedge Fund Intra Clubs are joining forces! Those interested in the capital markets, stock and bond investment on a global basis, or hedge funds are invited to join. Please contact Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02, ([email protected]) to learn more.

Penn Women in Business Intra Club |Tuesday, February 17th. 6:15 p.m. PWIB’s 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.

All Intra Club reservations can be made at

[email protected] Affi rmation Ceremony

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once a month over lunch at the Club. Members of each group would be non-competitive with one another within the group. Each member may only join one group, subject to vetting by the lunch group facilitator. Members are expected to attend the luncheons regularly to hold their exclusive spot within the group and build strong relationships with other group members. Missing 3 consecutive meetings will open up their spot for other Club members wishing to take up their exclusive spot. Please e-mail [email protected] to inquire about joining a group before submitting your RSVP. Please be sure to include your full name, line of business, company name, e-mail address and phone number. All attendees must be pre-approved to participate; no walk-ins. If you have been pre-approved, please go ahead to RSVP online or email [email protected].

Dining EventsDining EventsMain Dining

ROOMMonday-Friday: Breakfast 7–10 AM Lunch 12 noon–2:30 PM

Please call 212.403.6628 for all Main Dining Room reservations.

GrillROOMMonday-Friday: Lunch 12–3 PMCasual Fare 3–5:30 PMDinner 5:30–10 PMBar 12 noon–11 PM

Saturday: Continental Breakfast 7–11 AMLunch 12 noon–7 PM

Sunday: Continental Breakfast 7–11 AM

Benjamin FranklinROOMMonday-Friday: Complimentary Coff ee & Tea

10–11 AM

Kite & Key Bar 4–10:30 PM

Library open daily 24 hours

The Benjamin Franklin Room is an ideal place for a small gathering of friends and/or coworkers. Parties of up to 25 guests can be accommodated. Call us ahead of time and we can set up a spot for all to enjoy!

Contact: Bonnie Baker at 212.403.6631.

Grill ROOM


Contact: Bonnie Baker at The Grill Room, 212.403.6631.

GRILL ROOM RESERVATION POLICY

Lunch Reservations:❯ Recommended for parties of

5 or more

Dinner Reservations:❯ Recommended for all parties

Last reservation for formal dining at 9:00 p.m. Kitchen open until 10:00 p.m.

MONDAY MUNCHIES SNACK SPECIALS:

• $1 Wings• $3 Plate of fried pickles• $5 Plate of kobe beef franks in

puff pastry• $8 Plate of mini cheesesteaks

➤Available during dinner only.

TWO FOR TUESDAYS• 2 oysters for $2! • We suggesting pairing with a

glass of Prosecco.➤Available during dinner only.

Membership Affi rmation Ceremony

WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHTCome down to The Grill Room at 8:00 p.m. for a movie and complimentary popcorn every Wednesday evening. ➤Minimum purchase of one drink.

MOVIE LINEUPFebruary 11th – CRAZY STUPID LOVEFebruary 18th – TOP GUNFebruary 25th – HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE➤Please note that on 1st Wednesdays there will be no Movie Night.

THIRSTY THURSDAY HAPPY HOUREnjoy three happy hours of:• $2 Yuenglings • $7 Cocktails from our “Smart” Cocktails List –

like our signature Moscow Mule in a copper cup.

• $17.95 All-You-Can-Eat Cheesesteaks➤From 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY FLIGHTS• $18 per fl ight of 3 wines• Every Friday starting at 6:00 p.m., we are

off ering wine fl ights. To create your fl ight, select 3 wines from our Wines by the Glass list.

The NEW Weekly Wine-Up!

There’s nothing quite like hot chocolate on a cold winter day. Just steps away from Bryant Park’s ice skating rink you’ll fi nd familiar faces in the Grill Room waiting to warm you up with holiday spirit and delicious Hot Chocolate. What better way to spend a day in New York City with the family?

You can fi nd details about Bryant Park's free ice skating rink and holiday shops at www.bryantpark.org. Parking at The Penn Club is available at Quik Park located conveniently at 100 West 44th Street. Special rates for members are available.

THE YOUNG ALUMNI COMMITTEE PRESENTS: 1ST WEDNESDAYSFrom 6:00–8:00 p.m. Every 1st 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: DRINK SPECIALS:• $1 Wings • $2 Yuenglings• $3 Plate of fried pickles • $3 Coors Lights and• $8 Plate of mini cheesesteaks Budweisers

Networking Dinner |Wednesday, February 11th. 7:00 p.m. If you are looking to network, socialize, build relationships with other professionals, and grow your own personal business network, then get involved in the Wednesday Night Networking group. � is brand-new group is ongoing, and gets together once a month—the second Wednesday every month—over dinner at the Club. All professions are welcome.To rsvp e-mail [email protected].

Networking Luncheon |Friday, February 27th, 12:30 p.m. Are you an entrepreneur, consultant, business development professional, small business owner or sales professional? If your business growth and success depend on sourcing new clients, new deals, new customers or new business partners, you may want to join a business networking lunch group. Penn Club members join these exclusive lunch groups to:• expand your selling and business

development network• advise and help other non-competing club

members grow their businesses• grow with Penn Club members as your

extended sales force and advocateEach business networking lunch group meets

SAVE THE DATE

South American Wine Dinner� ursday, March 19th. 6:30 p.m.


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.

HighlightsMargarita Mixer

Penn Club Film Festival

How to Conquer Work Related Stress

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: [email protected]

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.

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Palestra FITNESS CENTER

Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ; Holidays: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.To join, contact Jane Scott: 212.403.6626, [email protected], or come by the Palestra to start your fi tness routine today.

▶ Tandem Tai Chi / Chi Kung Personal Training with David Kaplan(60-minute personal training sessions for 2)

Train to enhance and maintain the “chi” or life force within the body.

Instructor David Kaplan will guide you towards a healthy life both mentally and physically. Kaplan is a martial artist with over 30 years of experience. His background is comprised of training in Shaolin Kung Fu, Kyosushin Karate, and Tai Chi / Chi Kung.

1 Session–$55 per person

5 Sessions–$52.50 per person per session

10 Sessions–$50 per person per session

For more information and to schedule a training session at your convenience, contact the Palestra at [email protected] or 212.403.6623.

▶ Give the Gift of TouchStill searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? You’ve come to the right place.

Pick up a massage gift certifi cate at the Palestra Fitness Center today and give your loved one something they will love!

For more information on our menu of massage services, contact the Palestra at [email protected] or 212.403.6623.

▶ Palestra’s Tuesday Spin ClassTuesdays from 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

If you are looking for a fun way to add some extra cardio into your routine, look towards the Palestra’s 60-Minute Spin. Spin classes are all the rage in New York right now because they’re fast, fun, and eff ective workouts. This particular class will combine jumps, intervals, hills, and sprints to promote total body and aerobic fi tness. Classes are taught by instructor, Anne Catherine Hundhausen who has been teaching spin in New York City since 2006.

$20 per class for Palestra members, $25 per class for non-Palestra.

Penn Club PresidentSusan Marx

General Manager Mark Jezierski

EditorElyse Cromer


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