In This Issue - The Penn Club

hapPENNings
June 2011
THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK
All Members’ Annual Meeting |
Tuesday, June 14th, 7:00 p.m.
In This Issue
2 General Manager’s Corner
3 Member Benefits
Celebrate Flag Day with patriotic
fervor, music, and food… The
Penn Club cordially invites you
to our Annual Meeting and reception. This event is a
great way to get acquainted with recent and upcoming
programs, meet new members, and reunite with
old ones that you may have not seen in a while. We
encourage all members to join us!
Twice a year, members enjoy club-sponsored events
at the clubhouse — one is the Members’ Holiday
Party in December and the other is the Annual
Meeting in June. Members are invited to delight
in complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres, while
mingling with fellow Penn Clubbers, including Board
and Committee members. This annual meeting has
become one of the high points in the year, and is not
to be missed. Following the meeting, we will celebrate
with music, food and drinks. We look forward to
seeing you there!
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 you make a reservation.
4 Out-of-Club Events
5 Inter Club Events
6 Member Spotlight
The Penn Club Presents…
7 Dining Specials
Jazz Night with the Florian
Höfner Trio |
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Thursday, June 16th. 6:00-9:00 p.m. Prix-fixe Menu Available.
8:00 p.m. Music. Join us for a night of original music and some
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jazz standards. With the library transforming into a twilight
lounge, this evening is sure to delight.
Florian Höfner, piano
Ricardo Rodriguez, bass
Peter Kronreif, drums Jazz Night Dinner Menu
❖ Asparagus Soup with Smoked Salmon
❖ Cajun Corn-fried Oysters with Fresh Corn Polenta
❖ Spring Greens with Baby Artichokes
*****
❖ Pan Seared Sea Bass Fillet with Spring Garlic Purée and
Fresh Pea Jus
❖ Roast Leg of Lamb with Caramelized Spring Onions and
Savory Bread Pudding
❖ Slow Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Ravioli and
Lemongrass Broth
*****
❖ Guava and Almond Empanadas with Dulce de Leche
Gelato
❖ Cappuccino Crème Brûlée
$25 per person plus tax and service charge for Music Only. $59.95
per person plus tax and gratuity for Music and Prix-Fixe Dinner.
Admission to Jazz Night includes one drink. Please indicate
your selection when making a reservation. Reservations due by
Thursday, June 9th and become final sale on that date.
Skin Confidential
with Peter Thomas
Roth |
Monday, June 6th, 7:00p.m. An event that
promises to repair,
resurface, and renew.
Penn alumnus and
skin care expert Peter
Thomas Roth visits
to answer our dermatological dilemmas. Preventative care, acne, and anti-aging
solutions are all up for discussion. We’re
even giving away his newest launch, “LaserFree Resurfacer,” retailing for $75.00
to everyone who attends the event. The
Laser-Free Resurfacer is an award-winning
product that lessens the noticeable signs
of aging and environmental damage. Peter
Thomas Roth has a successful clinical skin
care line and is a regular on QVC. His
products are best-sellers at Sephora and are
regularly featured in magazine publications
such as Allure, Cosmopolitan, and Health.
$37 per member plus tax and service charge
and $52 per guest plus tax and service
charge per guest by Monday, May 30th. $47
per member plus tax and service charge and
$62 per guest plus tax and service charge
for late reservations. This program includes
skin-friendly snacks and an open bar of wine,
beer, soda. One complimentary Laser-Free
Resurfacer per attendee.
All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.
E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.
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GENE R A L
MANAG E R ’S
In an earlier edition of HapPENNings, I discussed our April
Spin-a-Thon, benefitting Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center
LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence, and explained why I am personally committed to its success. The
Spin-a-Thon succeeded to a level well beyond my expectations. This is a true testament to the generosity and vision
of our membership, and I am profoundly grateful for your
support. I have received some very positive feedback from
many of our members, as well as several notes of thanks
from the Center. Much of the success of our Spin-a-Thon
is due to our partnership with Plus One Fitness, the
management company that oversees our Palestra Fitness
Center, and I would like to personally thank Danny Ahearn
and his Plus One team for their assistance and direction.
The Spin-a-Thon will become an annual event.
I had recently mentioned that the Penn Club of New York
will be celebrating its seventeenth anniversary. The arrival
of another Penn Club anniversary also signifies an arrival
of a different type. I am referring to the arrival of the Class
of 2011, some of our newest members. This group joins
other recent graduates in representing the future of Penn’s
vision in New York. I hope you will join me in welcoming
My staff and I are excited to be a part of your life at the
Penn Club. Its status as a Platinum Club of America is a
source of great pride to all of us. We are eager to welcome
you often to your home-away-from-home in New York.
—Peter M. Homberg, CCM
Spin-a-Thon Update
Please join us over a catered lunch as Isabel
Katzin leads discussion. Formerly an English and
French teacher, she has been a professional book
group discussion leader for over 18 years and currently leads 28 groups.
To benefit PENN’s Abramson Cancer Center, a LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence, The Penn Club held a fundraiser beginning
with a spin-a-thon and presentation on April 13th. We
reached the goal of having at
least 1 spin bike going through
the enter 12 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.
A silent auction for 4 signed cycling jerseys signed by Lance Armstrong
ran concurrently and bidding ended on April 29th. The highest bid for a
jersey was $1000!
by Cynthia Ozick
Monday, June 20th, 12 noon. Ozick’s
sixth novel is a dramatic inquiry into the
malignance of betrayal; exile literal and
emotional; the many tentacles of antiSemitism; and the balm and aberrance
of artistic obsession is brilliantly nuanced
and profoundly disquieting. Foreign
Bodies is a somber tale of the convergence
of displaced persons in post-WWII Paris and New
York.
•The combined total raised was $6560!
•The spin-a-thon raised $3410.
•The silent auction of the four Lance Armstrong autographed cycling
jerseys raised an additional $3150.
$49 plus tax and service charge per member and $54
plus tax and service charge per guest by June 13th at
noon. $54 plus tax and service charge per member
and $59 plus tax and service charge per guest for late
reservations. There is an attendance minimum for this
program to take place; early RSVPs are encouraged.
No walk-ins. This program includes book discussion
and full buffet luncheon with coffee/tea and dessert.
Welcome New April Members
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With summer fast approaching, many of you will be leaving us to go on vacation. I wish you safe and enjoyable
travels. If you should find yourself using any of our reciprocal clubs during your travels, I do hope you will take a
moment to provide me with some feedback about your
experiences. Your input will help the House Committee
in maintaining a reciprocal club list that best serves the
needs of our members.
Book Group Luncheon
Foreign Bodies |
Sarah Abigail
Varun P. Balan
Edward H. Becker
Howard R. Berlin
Tim Emmanuel Bliamptis
Raymond J. Brooks
them into our ranks. Their involvement with the Club
brings us another burst of energy and innovation as we
continue to tailor our variety of programs and events to
match the diversity of our membership. I’d like to encourage our newest members to become involved in the planning of our Club calendar so that the strength found in our
core vision will continue to grow with our Club.
David Anthony Brown
John Walter Buckley
Jane Forelle Casey
Thomas M. Cates
Lisa Michelle Cohen
Kyle Wagner Compton
Networking
Sandra M. Cosimano
Joseph Michael Drayton
Marc Drechsler
Nora Dowd Eisenhower
Michael Edmund Feng
Anthony J. Fischer
Learning
Healthy
If you did not get a chance to participate in this fundraiser, it is not too
late to donate online — your donations are tax-deductible. (The tax ID for
PENN is 23-1352685)
Please visit the link below to donate: www.pennclub.org/spinathon
Thank you for helping to make a difference.
Adele Fuchsberg
Peter D. Galasinao
Stephen Jeffrey Garchik
Anne Douglass Given
Robert Gray
Eileen R. Heisman
Evan H. Heller
Michael E. Hopson
J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD
Jessica Jennings-Puentevella
Rishav Kanoria
William R. Keegan, Jr.
E. Kurt Kim
Christie Noelle Krase
Scott David Krase
Cathy S. Leitch
Entertainment
Drinks
H. Joseph Leitch
Wayne G. LeSage, Jr.
Brandon Scott O’Gara
Alvin S. Puentevella
Seth Asher Rabinowitz
Rangesh Raghavan
Jose Antonio Rosas Dulanto
Karen M. Ryba
Dining
Thomas E. Schubert
David Stuart Smith
Matthew Smith
Jonathan Soberg
Karan Srivastava
Bryan Tantzen
Johan Erik Tatoy
Adam McGill Thompson
Snacks
Paul David Turner
Elizabeth L. Useem
Michael Useem
Jamie Weber
Salma Zahr
Meriam Rose Zandi
Penn C lu b E V E N TS
Young Professionals
Club Dinner |
Meet Penn Summer
Interns |
Member Benefit!
Thursdays 7:00 – 9:00
p.m. July 7th, 14th, 21st,
28th, and August 4th.
Please join us in the
Grill Room to welcome
Penn Summer Interns
(21+) to NYC. Help them experience the
Penn Club and encourage them to become
members! Complimentary snacks provided to
all attendees. Members will sign for drinks.
Wednesday, July 13th, 7:30p.m. Whether you’re
new to the city or just looking to meet other
interesting young professionals in New York,
this dinner is for you. Connect with other likeminded people over a fantastic meal.
Take advantage of being a member with this
laid-back affair. Bring a guest or come solo for
great conversation and food. We’re offering our
prix-fixe menu — four courses that may weigh
you down, but won’t break the bank.
Prix-fixe Dinner Menu
Soup
Soup Du Jour
French Onion Soup
Au Gratin
Salad
Penn Club Caesar Salad
Spring Greens Salad
Grilled Asparagus and Radishes
Hydro Bibb Lettuce
Blue Cheese, Croutons and Turkey Bacon
Entrées
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon Fillet
Sautéed Fresh Corn with Basil and Roasted
Fingerling Potatoes
Saffron Risotto
Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp and Crispy Leeks
Pan Seared Chicken Breast Paillard ‘Provencale’
Over Tagliatelle Pasta
Roast Breast of Duck
Spring Vegetables and Rhubarb Compote
Dessert
Your Selection from our Dessert Cart
Coffee or Tea
34.95 per person plus tax and service charge.
Reservations are requested. Members will sign
for guests.
Unwind with a
Massage |
Free Upgrade
According to one
European conducted study, men
like to be pampered just as much
as women. If you’re in search of a Father’s Day
Gift, this may be it…
Treat yourself or dad to an hour of relaxation.
Lay back and relax — enjoy a free 30 minute
upgrade with the purchase of 60 minute massage during the month of June. Leave relaxed
and rejuvenated.
Sittercity: 15% Off Membership at
Sittercity.com
As America’s largest and most
trusted online sitter network
Sittercity.com makes it quick, safe,
and simple to find quality childcare.
Whether you need a fulltime nanny
or a date night sitter, you can find
experienced professional that fit the
bill right in your neighborhood. Find
the perfect sitter with Sittercity’s
four-step screening process and
detailed sitter profiles that feature
background checks, parent reviews,
references and more. Even better,
you can now use the site to find pet
care, housekeepers, academic tutors,
and senior care. Penn Club members
receive 15% off their Sittercity.com
membership with code PENN. For massage reservations, call 212.403.6623.
Seasonal Rooms Special
Guest Fee Waived for July and August!
Located in Midtown, The Penn Club is an ideal
place for members and their guests to stay when
visiting New York. The Club is just a short walk
from Times Square, Bryant Park, Grand Central,
and subway lines galore. The overnight rooms
boast new mattresses, renovated bathrooms, and
flat-screen televisions, not to mention a bit of
the red & blue. Our rooms provide both privacy
and comfort for your traveling guests. Let friends
and family be privy to this: The Penn Club is the
perfect place to stay while enjoying a leisure-filled
weekend in the city or while traveling on business.
Members may sponsor guests to stay in the
overnight rooms at the clubhouse. For July and
August 2011, the guest fee of $100 is waived! For
this short period of time, guest of members enjoy
the member rate, which starts at just $230.00 per
night. Take advantage of this limited time offer –
have your friends, family and colleagues visit you!
Call 212.403.6533 to make your reservation. Room rates do not include tax. Offer is subject
to availability of rooms.
All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.
E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.
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Insider’s Guide to Art—Chelsea |
Saturday, June 4th, 2:00 p.m. Explore art galleries in the
Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, guided by Suzanne
Julig of Suzanne Julig Art Advisory. The galleries in Chelsea
comprise one of the most exciting contemporary art scenes
in the world, and feature the work of cutting-edge and bluechip artists. Enjoy a lecture about the exhibitions, as well as
unique insights into the art business and collecting.
Suzanne Julig has worked in the art field for 25 years as
a director at prominent N.Y. galleries, and now advises new and
experienced collectors. She is an honors art history graduate, and an
Adjunct Instructor at NYU.
$40 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, June 2nd at noon.
Father’s Day Doubleheader:
The Brooklyn Bridge and
Brooklyn Dodgers |
Sunday, June 19th, 2:15 p.m. First, a walk across the
bridge to cover its creation and early history, with
a discussion of the Roeblings, the designers of the
bridge, as well as the sacrifice and dramatic story
of the immigrant workers that built it. Then gear
up for a tour of sites in Brooklyn Heights associated with the Dodgers, including Leo Durocher and Duke Snider’s
home, the place where the Dodger name was derived, and the site
where Jackie Robinson and Sandy Koufax were signed.
$18 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, June 16th at noon.
The High Line Birthday Bash:
Meatpacking District and the High
Line |
Sunday, June 5th, 1:15 p.m. A walk through the
gritty but hip Gansevoort Historic District, also
known as the Meatpacking District with a special
stop along the High Line – the public park now
celebrating its second anniversary -- that once
served as an elevated rail line. Other stops include
the Titanic Memorial Arch, the “R and L”
restaurant, and sites associated with Alexander Hamilton and author
Herman Melville.
$18 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, June 2nd at noon.
Pre-Fireworks Historic Taverns of
Wall Street |
Saturday, June 18th at 5:30 p.m. New York’s
second largest fireworks display is the
Target Fireworks Show in Lower Manhattan and we will lead you there! First, join
us on this walking tour of historic pubs
and taverns in Lower Manhattan, all with
historic associations, with stops at several
for refreshment. Stops include the tavern
where Washington bid farewell to his officers; a downtown pub
frequented by Mark Twain and Abraham Lincoln; and a legendary
watering hole on a site once associated with the Cotton Exchange
and Captain Kidd. Along the way, we will discover the colonial and
financial history of this area — New York’s oldest — with stops at
Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the Standard Oil Building, before
we end for the fireworks display.
$18 per person (drinks extra). Reservations due by Thursday, June 16th
at noon.
The Williamsburg You Never Knew |
Saturday, June 25th at 4:45 p.m.
Take a tour of one of Brooklyn’s most colorful neighborhoods focusing on the diversity
of area, from the hipster to the
Hasidic. Stops include Bedford
Avenue, Peter Luger’s, the landmark Williamsburg Savings Bank, and the Williamsburg Bridge.
$18 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, June 23rd at noon.
Grand Central Station Tour |
Sunday, June 26th, 1:45 p.m. The commuter day is so hectic, that few New
Yorkers rushing through Grand Central
ever really get to learn about the hidden
history and lesser known lore behind this
classic landmark. Here's your chance!
Stops include Grand Central's "whispering arch"; Vanderbilt Hall; a
secret apartment used as a speakeasy during the 1920s; Paul Helleu's classic ceiling mural with its mysterious constellations painted in reverse; and
Jules Coutan’s Roman group god sculpture — a crowning masterpiece to
the structure. Come by the Grill Room for lunch before the tour!
$18 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, June 23rd at noon.
Star-Spangled Celebration |
Tuesday, July 5th, dinner 6:00 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.
Do not miss this star-studded event! Celebrate
Independence Day with a trip to Lincoln Center
for New York Philharmonic’s family-friendly
extravaganza.
Bramwell Tovey as Conductor and Host.
Featuring the “The Commandant’s Own,” United
States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, selections from Kiss Me, Kate,
South Pacific, and My Fair Lady, Tour of Duty, Appalachian Spring, Fiddle
Faddle, Don’t Rain on My Parade, Reveille, and Semper Fidelis… and more!
Please note that The Philharmonic free concerts in the park will not
be offered this July, so please consider this concert as an alternative.
$84.95 per adult and $59.95 per child (12 years and under) plus tax and
service charge. Includes dinner in the Club and show. Final sale. Member
must be present to sign at dinner. Reservations due by Tuesday, June 7th.
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Networking
Learning
Healthy
Entertainment
Drinks
Dining
Snacks
(6 East 44th Street)
Movers, Shakers and Mavericks: The Women
of Wine and Cheese |
Tuesday, June 21st, 6:30 p.m. In this fun, informative
tasting we will discover the history and present day
role of the maverick
women in the world
of wine and cheese!
From the discovery of
wine to the invention
of the first aroma
wheel, women have contributed to the production,
innovation, and history of winemaking often behind
the scenes. In recent years women are gaining more and
more ground both in the vineyard and as cellar masters,
award winning writers, specialists in the world of wine!
From Brooklyn to Bordeaux we will taste and learn about
these fascinating figures using Ann Noble’s aroma wheel
to help us detect the unique style and flavor of each
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!
wine. As a pairing element we will also be highlighting
the fabulous flavors, aromas and styles of artisan cheese
created by local women cheese makers.
Join us at this special tasting event to compare and
contrast the flavors of each wine and cheese, discovering
the elements of your perfect pairing.
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$40 per person, inclusive of wine and cheese pairing.
Reservations requested by Friday, June 17th.
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Thursday, September 1st
Class of 1990s Happy Hour
Monday, September 5th
Club Offices Closed for Labor Day
Thursday, September 8th
Class of 1970s and Before Happy Hour
Monday, September 12th
First Day of Main Dining Room Service
Thursday, September 15th
September Bash
Class of 2000s Happy Hour
Thursday, September 22nd
Class of 1980s Happy Hour
Summer Dining Room Closing
Thursday, September 29th
The Main Dining Room is closing Friday,
July 22nd, after dinner, and will re-open
Monday, September 12th.
Friday, September 30th
Rosh Hashanah
All-Club Fall Mixer
Theater Evening: NY Philharmonic—John
Corigliano, Dvorak Symphony No. 7
Reciprocal Clubs
Penn Club members have access to over 150 reciprocal clubs worldwide. Two such examples are the reciprocal clubs below.
The Spokane Club
Spokane, Washington
The Reform Club
London, England
Get out of town this summer and
venture to the northwest. With
37 rooms and seven suites, the
Spokane Club is the perfect fit for
executives traveling on business or
families traveling for fun. The Spokane Club, in Spokane,
Washington, offers two great facilities: one in the heart of downtown and
the other in the Valley. The property combines the intimate feel and personal attention of a boutique hotel with many of the high end amenities
of a grand hotel—fine dining, superior service and first-class athletic facilities. Court sports, swimming, strength training and yoga, triathlon training and basketball clinics are all here at the Club. And with 6 indoor courts
and 4 outdoor courts, the Valley offers simply the best tennis in town.
When you feel like leaving the club grounds, you can hike and bike to
your heart’s delight, tee up on fabulous golf courses, or enjoy one of 76
glistening lakes. When the sun sets and it’s time to take a load off, sip on
some wine or bubbly from the region’s local wineries.
For Guest Room Reservations, please call 509.838.8511.
The Reform Club in Pall Mall is one of the
finest Victorian buildings in England, a
palatial masterpiece by Sir Charles Barry that
has remained largely unchanged since it was
completed in 1841. Back then, membership
was restricted to those who pledged support
for the Great Reform Act of 1832, and the
many peers among the early members developed the Club as the political headquarters of the Liberal Party. The Reform
Club is no longer associated with any particular political party, and now
serves a purely social function. Inside the clubhouse, guests benefit from
an extensive library, fine dining and an excellent wine cellar. There is also a
Billiards Room and a Card Room. The Club will forever be associated with
Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days, as the place where the idea
of this incredible journey was conceived and the famous bet made.
For Guest Room Reservations, please call 020 7747 4603 or e-mail
generaloffice@reformclub.com.
For a Letter of Introduction to any of our reciprocal clubs, please contact
Barbara Nevels at 212.403.6620 or e-mail bnevels@pennclubny.org.
All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.
E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.
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All Intra Club reservations can be made at
rsvp@pennclubny.org.
Check out these shots from our
New Members’ Initiation Ceremony!
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 www.
pennclub.org and click on “Bulletin Board”. For more
information about joining or starting an Intra Club,
please e-mail membership@pennclubny.org.
Bulls and Bears Intra Club |
Tuesday, June 7th, 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 Leader Tom Galvin (tom@galvin-am.com) to
learn more.
Architecture and Business Development
Intra Club |
Wednesday, June 8th, 6:30 p.m. If you are a design
professional, are interested in design, or have an interest in business innovation, please join the Architecture
and Business Development Intra Club. The group is
working to enable design professionals to flourish
in an adverse economic environment, by bringing
together experts in business management and members of the design community, with the objective of
developing practical tools and techniques to improve
performance and results in the design fields. Please
contact Intra Club Captain Randall Knox (randallknox@
alumni.upenn.edu) to learn more.
Penn Women in Business
Intra Club |
Monday, June 20th, 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, (dorothynickelson@
comcast.net) to learn more.
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Real Estate Investment
Intra Club |
Tuesday, June 21st, 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
(LDavidson@newmarkkf.com) to learn more.
Hedge Fund Investing Intra Club |
Monday, June 27th, 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.
Member Spotlight
Matthew
Barkan and
Rhiannon
Gulick
Natasha Tancjura, Joanna Ye, Tom Galvin, Harry Anand,
William Shieh
Jessica Pizzo
and
Samantha
Somach
Rebecca Elwork
and
Charles Raisch
Laurence P. Miller
Laurence P. Miller, a 1958 Wharton alumnus, has been an active member of the Penn
Club ever since it opened in 1994. He lives and works in Manhattan with his wife, and
often stops by the Club for lunch or to meet with clients. He frequents the Penn Club
because of its “location, location, location,” which is less than one away block from his
office.
In addition to being a charter member of the Penn Club, he is one of the founding partners of Miller & Melloment, CPAS. When he has free time, he likes to travel and enjoys
discussing politics and religion. If you see him in the Grill Room or Library, don’t hesitate
to spark up a conversation with him over something equally controversial. Now that he’s
finished working seventy consecutive days, he hopes to relax and plans to return his focus to breeding
and racing thoroughbreds. When you see him around the Club, ask him whom to pick to win the
Belmont Stakes this year!
To audition for member spotlight, please e-mail membership@pennclubny.org.
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Networking
Learning
Healthy
Entertainment
Drinks
Dining
Snacks
Main Dining
Main Dining Room Events
Main Dining Room Daily Specials
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To make your nights especially fun, we have daily specials for members to try every night of the week!
Sweet Monday
Indulgent Tuesday
Prix-Fixed Wednesday
Steak Night Thursday Viva Vino Friday
Finish your night with sweet
taste of any cordial from our
list for only $6
Enjoy a glass of Kir Royale
before or after dinner for
only $6
Enjoy our Four-course
Theater Menu all night long
for $34.95*
Savor a Chef’s Choice Special
Cut Steak with a glass of
Cabernet for $39.95*
Wind down the week with a
bottle of well-selected Wine
of the Month for $36*
*plus tax and service charge
Seafood Buffet |
Thursday, June 23rd. 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 ❖ Grilled
Calamari Salad ❖ Fanny Bay West Coast Oysters
❖ Pine Island East Coast Oysters ❖ Snow Crab
Claws ❖ Grilled Local Fish with Lemon ❖
Complemented with Potatoes, Fresh Corn and
Asparagus ❖ Chocolate Hazelnut Sundae
Reserve your preferred seating time between 6:00
and 8:00 p.m. $58.00 per person, plus tax and
service charge. For reservations call Tony Kontos
at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@pennclubny.
org or RSVP online here. Please note there is a 48hour cancellation policy in effect for this event.
CLASS(Y)HAPPY HOURS!
➤ MONTHLY HAPPY HOURS: Mark your calendar to meet and
connect with members over $2 draft specials! Specials are available
from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., however, please plan to arrive between 6:30
and 7:30 p.m. to maximize your chances of running into old friends and
making new ones. ➤ If you are interested in organizing and facilitating
the gatherings, please let us know. We want to recruit at least three
leaders per class decade to promote these events and help attendees
network at each monthly session.
➤Class of 1970s-and-Before Happy Hour: June 9th
(Every 2nd Thursday of the month in the Franklin Living Room)
➤Class of 1980s Happy Hour: June 23rd
(Every 4th Thursday of the month in the Grill Room)
➤Class of 1990s Happy Hour: June 2nd
(Every 1st Thursday of the month in the Grill Room)
➤Class of 2000s Happy Hour: June 16th
(Every 3rd Thursday of the month in the Grill Room)
Enjoy Beer and Cocktails at the Young Alumni Happy
Hour Every 3rd Thursday of the Month!
$1.00 Yuengling drafts • $4.00 flavored vodka drinks
Seasonal cocktail specials
Please RSVP for headcount purposes.
Lobster Fest |
Thursday, July 21st.
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
❖Raspberry Napoleon with Chantilly Cream
and Roasted Pistachio Ice Cream
Reserve your preferred seating time between 6:00
and 8:00 p.m. $69.00 per person, plus tax and
service charge. 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.
Grill
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 10–11 AM
Kite & Key Bar 4–10:30 PM
Library open daily 24 hours
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.
Ladies Drink Special
Looking to have fun with the girls? Want
to grumble about that significant other?
Feel an itch to gossip? Host your very
own Ladies Night at the Penn Club! $4
flavored vodka drinks Every Thursday and Friday Evenings! JUNE Drink Special
It’s time to celebrate our collective sweet tooth!
June is national candy month. Stop by the Grill
Room for these sweet $8 drink specials.
Honey Moon Martini — Jamaican Rum, Lemon
Juice and Honey y Jolly Rancher — Apple Vodka,
Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice y Lemon Drop
Martini — Vodka, Lemon Juice, Sour Mix
Summer Special
These brewskies are meant for warm weather enjoyment. And The Grill Room is offering them for only $5.
Smuttynose Summer Weizen
Sierra Nevada Summerfest
Summer Dining Room Closing
The Main Dining Room is closing
Friday, July 22nd after dinner,
and will re-open Monday,
September 12th!
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: Steakhouse Night —
Our classic Steakhouse Dinner Menu.
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 (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.
E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.
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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:
housecommittee@pennclubny.org
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:
programcommittee@pennclubny.org
For comments & suggestions regarding activities
for young alumni (age 21–34), contact the Young
Alumni Committee at: yac@pennclubny.org
To contact the Club with questions or room
reservations, please call 212.764.3550.
Palestra
FITNESS CENTER
Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Saturday–Sunday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
To join contact Dan Ahearn:
212.403.6626,
healthclub@pennclubny.org or
come by the Palestra to start your
fitness routine today.
June is OPEN HOUSE
month at the Palestra
Fitness Center |
See all the great programming we
have to offer. Test drive our facility
during the entire month of June!
The $15/visit fee is waived during
the Open House.
We have exercise specialists ready
to help you start an exercise
program, and we offer a variety of
group fitness classes to help keep
your workouts challenging and
progressive. Discounted personal
training sessions and massage
treatments will also be available
during the open house period.
This special offer is available to all
Penn Club members.
Start by scheduling a consultation
with Palestra manager Dan
Ahearn who can be reached at
212.403.6626 or healthclub@
pennclubny.org.
Penn Club President
Gerald Knorr
Did You Know?
Every Month HapPENNings features a new
Penn Club House Rule!
Rule 3: Membership Responsibility
After the last day of each month, statements will be mailed to
each member 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. Dues will be billed in accordance with
guidelines established by the Board of Directors.
Members are considered to be members in good standing and
consequently eligible to us all Club facilities if: required nonrefundable entrance fees are paid, their dues are current, house
charges are paid within (30) days following the end of the
month in which those charges were incurred.
P E N N D U L UM
S
Inspiring Community Service
We wish to thank everyone who participated in our
First Annual Spin-a-thon.
Kudos to Peter Homberg and Danny Ahearn for a job
well done.
Thanks to Linda Jacobs for sharing your expertise and
your time.
We hope you will continue to support ACC through
your donations and participation in our silent auction.
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General Manager
Peter M. Homberg, CCM
Editor
Madeleine Kronovet
All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.
E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.