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Maya 2012: Lords of Time |

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How to Navigate the Art Market |“Art is about life, the art market is about money”

—Damien Hi rstTuesday, March 6th, 7:00 p.m. � e art market is complex, opaque and unregulated, making it di­ cult for all but the most experienced to navigate. Sound, unbiased advice is

essential. As investors grow increasingly uncertain about traditional investments and seek safe havens in which to store their wealth, the potential of art as an investment has become a hot topic receiving signi� cant attention. Michael Plummer (W’80) and Je� Rabin (C’89) will discuss the current state of the art market and how to approach art collecting as an investment opportunity. Mr. Plummer and Mr. Rabin are the co-founders and principals of Artvest, an independent advisory � rm that provides investment advice for the art market. With three decades of experience in art and � nance, Artvest o� ers impartial guidance and custom strategies for acquiring and selling, protecting art wealth and passing it on to future generations. $35 per member and $50 per guest plus tax and service charge by Tuesday, February 28th at noon. $45 per mem-ber and $60 per guest for late reservations. Includes dry snacks, crudités and open bar of wine and beer. Seth Weinberg, C’95, Program Committee

� e Al Qaeda Factor |Tuesday, March 13th, 7:00 p.m. � e horri� c and devastating events of September 11, 2001 changed the world’s perception of Al Qaeda. What had been considered a small band of revolutionary terrorists capable only of attacking Western targets in the Middle East and

Africa suddenly demonstrated an ability to strike globally with enormous impact. We now know that the role of Al Qaeda in global jihadist plots has varied signi� cantly over time. New York Police Department terrorism expert Mitchell D. Silber argues that to comprehend the threat posed by the transnational jihad movement, we must have a greater and more nuanced understanding of the dynamics behind Al Qaeda plots. In  e Al Qaeda Factor he examines sixteen Al Qaeda-associated plots and attacks, from the 1993 World Trade Center bombing to today.Mitchell D. Silber, who received his Bachelor’s from Penn in 1992, is the Director of Intelligence Analysis at the New York City Police Department. $15 per member and $25 per guest by Tuesday, March 6th. $25 per member and $35 per guest for late reservations. Cindy Cirlin, W’79, Program Committee

Thursday, March 29th, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Will the world end on December 21, 2012? Be privy to this insider informa-tion by attending an intimate, Mayan-theme dinner and program with the head curators of the Penn Museum’s Maya 2012: Lords of Time exhibit.

Maya 2012: Lords of Time confronts our fascination with apocalyptic predictions through a close look at the history of the Maya civilization. Using more than 75 rare objects from the ancient site of Copan, located in present-day Honduras, the exhibit delves into the mas-sive cycles tracked in the Maya Long Count Calendar, bringing to light the origins of this current phenomenon.THE SPEAKERS

Loa P. Traxler, Ph.D., Co-Curator, is an anthropolo-gist with wide-ranging experience in both archaeologi-cal and museum contexts, was appointed Andrew W. Mellon Associate Deputy Director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and An-

thropology in June of 2009. Dr. Traxler received her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 2004.Simon Martin, Co-Curator, has been a part of the American section of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology since 2003 and was appointed Associate Curator in 2009. He is currently conducting � eldwork at Calakmul, Mexico. Martin is a Ph.D. candidate and co-author of two books on the ancient Maya.THE MEAL

❖ Shrimp Mayan Ceviche with Citrus Salad❖ Roasted Venison with Corn-Stuff ed Tamales and

Tomato Chili Salsa❖ Honey Vanilla Fruit Compote with Shot of

Mayan Hot Chocolate$85 per person plus tax and service charge. The program includes a half-hour open bar to network, a three-course meal, and wine poured during dinner. Reservations due by Thursday, March 22nd and become � nal sale on that date. Caroline Waxler, C’93, Program Committee Chair

1All 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.

G E N E R A L M A N A G E R ’ SCorner

On April 18, 2012, we will hold our second annual Spin-a-Thon for the purpose of raising money for the LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence at Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center. I will once again be riding a spin bike that day to raise money and awareness for this worthy cause. The LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center is affiliated with the Lance Armstrong Foundation, and is one of a handful of such Centers nationwide. Last year’s Spin-a-Thon raised $6,460.00. With your help, I know we can exceed that number this year.

Almost twelve years ago, I joined a community of cancer survivors — everyday people living with, through and beyond cancer. During those twelve years, I have been diagnosed with and treated for two separate cancers. Due to early detection and aggressive treatment, both of my cancers were successfully treated. Today, I live cancer free. While that’s a wonderful feeling, I am acutely aware that I am just one bad screening result away from once again being a cancer patient. That’s where

organizations like the LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center come into play. Their well trained and caring staff work with folks like me to provide information, support and guidance as we live with, through and beyond cancer. Their efforts are primarily funded through individual donations, and that’s why our Spin-a-Thon is so important. The money we raise will ensure that their good work continues to provide much needed support to individuals who are battling cancer. That’s why I ride; and I invite you to join me on April 18th as we peddle for dollars to provide hope and support for those of us who have been touched by this dreaded disease.

I’m looking forward to seeing you by my side as we ride in support of the LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence at Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center. Please ride with me. Spin-a-Thon registration and donation information can be found in this month’s HapPENNings.

—Peter M. Homberg, CCM

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Haroon Ishaq ChishtiKimberly Haze Co� eyMichael William Co� eyCheryl C. DickinsonAlbert Milo Dowden

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Matthew M. KretzmanScott Richard LaingSusan April MarshallFrances MetzmanMary C. MiltimoreGregory Morillo

Shivraj MundySherman L. Ragland, IIAndrew Marshall RichardMichael I. SeongJames V. StagnittaJohn Thomas Stinson

Dolores S. SuarezRon WainshalJordan WindmuellerMark Andrew WiseChristina A. WiskowskiSteven Zika

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PENN SPECTRUM ON THE ROAD: NEW YORK

One Nation: Immigration and the U.S. Economy |

Wednesday, March 21st, 6:00 p.m. How is the state of the U.S. economy connected with immigration; and how will voters’ varying perceptions of that relationship a� ect the 2012 Presidential election?

Which perceptions are fair, and which are unjusti� ed? Where does all of this � t into today’s socioeconomic discourse, which pits “the 1%” against “the 99%”? Join us for a Penn faculty and alumni panel discussion that separates fact from � ction. Discussion will focus on the economic impact of both legal and illegal immigration at the state and national levels, and at the local level in a city like New York. Moderator: Betty Liu, C’95, anchor of Bloomberg Television's "In the Loop with Betty Liu," a daily business morning news program that covers the opening of U.S. markets and � nancial, economic and po-litical news from around the world. Additional panelists TBA.In October 2010, Penn hosted its fi rst weekend-long conference focusing on programs of interest to alumni of color and LGBT alumni. � e momentum continues as we take Penn Spectrum on the Road.$15 for Young Alumni (Class of 2002-2011). $20 for everyone else. Includes panel discussion and reception to follow. Register online at www.pennspectrum.com.

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Poison in Paradise |Wednesday, March 28th. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Show: 8:00 p.m.

A Eurocentric night of late Romantic and early Modern music with Amanda Rae Matson, soprano, and Julia M. Wilcox, piano.

Amanda Matson, originally from Millis, Massachusetts, is an active performer of opera, oratorio, and art song. She holds a Masters in Vocal Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, Summa Cum Laude, from Florida State University. She most recently performed in concert with NY Opera Exchange and the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra. Amanda studies with Rita Shane and resides in

New York City.Julia M. Wilcox is an Ohio-born, American pianist who is an active performer and teacher. Her performances, described as “breath taking and captivating”, have taken her to much of the United States. Most recently she has been performing with Vivre Musicale, a non-pro� t chamber music society. As a teacher, Wilcox maintains a private piano studio in Cincinnati, OH. She earned her BM in Piano Performance, Summa Cum Laude, with

Leonard Mastrogiacomo at the Florida State University.$59.95 per person plus tax and service charge for Music and 4-Course Prix-Fixe Dinner. $25 per member and $40 per guest plus tax and service charge for Music Only. An Evening of Mozart and Beethoven includes one house beverage from the Kite & Key bar. Final Sale. Benjamin L. Schmitt, GR’14, Vocal Performance Series Chair

BOOK GROUP LUNCHEON

In the Garden of Beasts |by Erik LarsonMonday, March 19th, 12:00 p.m. In the Gar-den of Beasts is a vivid portrait of Berlin during the � rst years of Hitler’s reign, brought to life through the stories of two people: William E. Dodd, who in 1933 became America’s � rst ambassador to

Hitler’s regime, and his scandalously carefree daughter, Martha. Ambassa-dor Dodd, an unassuming and scholarly man, is an odd � t among the ex-travagance of the Nazi elite. His frugality annoys his fellow Americans in the State Department and Dodd’s growing misgivings about Hitler’s am-bitions fall on deaf ears among his peers, who are content to “give Hitler everything he wants.” Martha, on the other hand, is mesmerized by the glamorous parties and the high-minded conversation of Berlin’s salon soci-ety—and · ings herself headlong into numerous a� airs with the city’s elite, most notably the head of the Gestapo and a Soviet spy. Both become play-ers in the exhilarating (and terrifying) story of Hitler’s obsession for abso-lute power. Erik Larson has crafted a gripping, deeply-intimate narrative with a climax that reads like the best political thriller, where we are stunned with each turn of the page, even though we already know the outcome.*Please note our reservations policy change for this program.*$49 per member and $59 per guest plus tax and service charge by Monday, March 12th. Reservations are required one week in advance. If the reservation minimum of 12 people is not met, the program will be subject to cancellation. This program includes book discussion and full bu� et luncheon with co� ee/tea and dessert. Claire Gordon, Book Group Chair

Original American Spirit Tasting: � e Comeback and History of Rye Whiskey |

Wednesday, April 11th, 7:30 p.m. Let’s go back to pre-Pro-hibition America. We’ll sip rye whiskey in abundance and distill alcohol in our very own backyards (like our fearless leader George Washington!). On April 11th, join fellow members and guests for an all-American whiskey tasting with WhistlePig Whiskey founder and CEO Raj Peter Bhakta. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Bhakta is an entrepreneur and American public � gure. After earning a spot on � e Apprentice, Bhakta won the 2006 Republican endorsement for a seat on the House of Representatives. He is also a frequent speaker on MSNBC and Fox News.

WhistlePig is “100/100”, meaning 100 proof, 100 percent rye whiskey. It is aged for at least ten years in oak barrels to make the perfect combina-tion of proof, purity and age. Located on one of the oldest farms in Vermont, WhistlePig has received the “highest ever” designation from the Wine Enthusiast and the “highest recommendation” from the Spirits Journal in the summer of 2010.At this event, you will learn about the return of the very iconic rye whiskey and the history of WhistlePig, as well as enjoy charcuterie and assorted snacks. $35 per member and $50 per guest plus tax and service charge by Wednesday, April 4th. $45++ per member and $60++ per guest for late reservations. Includes tasting, charcuterie and assorted snacks.

� e Business of Sports with Professor Shropshire |

Monday, April 16th, 7:00 p.m. � e Penn Club and Penn NYC are teaming up to bring you an All Star in the � elds of sports law and business. Wharton Professor Kenneth Shropshire, who

has consulted on projects for the NCAA, NFL, MLB, and U.S. Olympic Committee, is the leader in the niche � eld of sports law and entertain-ment. With so much scandal going on in the world of athletics, there will be lots to discuss!

Kenneth L. Shropshire is the David W. Hauck Professor at the Wharton School of the Uni-versity of Pennsylvania and the Director of its Wharton Sports Business Initiative. Shropshire spent � ve of his 25 years at Wharton as Chair-man of the School’s Legal Studies and business ethics department. His research and teaching

have centered on sports law, sports business and the social impact of sports, as well as negotiation, dispute resolution and diversity in the law. Shropshire acts as an arbitrator in disputes regarding employment, agents, payments and eligibility to such clients as the National Football League Players Association and USA Track and Field. Shropshire has provided commentary for a number of media outlets including Night-line, CNN, the New York Times, USA Today, � e Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and Sports Illustrated. Mr. Shropshire received his law degree from Columbia University Law School. $25 per member and $35 per guest plus tax and service charge by Monday, April 9th. $35 per member and $45 per guest plus tax and service charge for late reservations. Program includes one house beverage with dry snacks and crudités. Cindy Cirlin, W’79, Program Committee

SEEN & HEARD

Members Mingling at Market Mind Games | Monday, February 6th

UPCOMING EV ENTS

Hitler’s regime, and his scandalously carefree daughter, Martha. Ambassa-

3All 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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Tom Galvin and Courtney Comstock

Michael Aronson and Chelsea Bai

William Woods and Charles Monzeglio

� e Mask & Wig Club of the University of Pennsylvania |

Saturday, March 3rd, 8:00 p.m. Just when you thought the stocks couldn’t get any worse, Mask and Wig catapults you back to an era when money was tight and the thumbscrews were tighter in its 124th Annual Production, “A Reptile Dysfunction.” Enter a totalitarian kingdom where it’s the

last straw for a town of revolutionary peasants hungry for change — or at least more straw. So get o� your high horse, climb down from your ivory tower, and get your head into the gutter for a show with so many sworded puns you’ll want to draw your blade and yell, “En tendre.” Help us put the moat back in emotionally-charged musical comedy, and come see “A Reptile Dysfunction.” **� e Grill Room will be open for an early dinner before the performance. To make a reservation, call 212.403.6631.**$40 for Penn Club members and guests with code PENNCLUBNY12. To reserve your spot, go to www.maskandwig.com/tour.html.

Little Ireland and Little Italy History and Tasting Tour |

Saturday, March 17th, 1:30 p.m. Commemorate not one, but two ethnic celebrations… and satisfy your appetite as well. Celebrate St. Patty’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day with a stroll through the former Little Ireland, with its Irish heritage sites, and a history and tasting tour

of Little Italy, which only once a year prepares pastries in devotion to St. Joseph. Stops include Five Points, made famous in Gangs of New York, the birthplace of Cardinal Hayes, Mulberry Street, Banca Stabile and the Church of the Most Precious Blood. � e sampling of Little Italy’s ethnic specialties range from pizza and prosciutto bread to St. Joseph’s cake. $27 per person (includes food). Reservations due by Thursday, March 15th at noon.

Titanic History Tour |Saturday, March 24th, 2:00 p.m. A new Greenwich Village tour associated with the fated White Star ship, with stops at the Seaman’s Lodge, where survivors took shelter, the Titanic Memorial Arch, and sites associated with passengers John J. Astor, Isidor Straus, and others.

$20 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, March 22nd at noon.

NY Philharmonic – Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony |

Friday, April 20th. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Concert: 8:00 p.m.

Program: Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 9, Jeunehomme   Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5  Artists: Herbert Blomstedt, Conductor; Garrick Ohlsson, Piano 

$115.95 per person plus tax and service charge. Includes dinner at the Club and show. Final sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. Reservations due by Friday, March 16th.

Death of a Salesman |Wednesday, May 9th. Dinner: 6:00 p.m.; Show: 8:00 p.m. Willy Loman is an aging traveling salesman coming to terms with the emptiness of his life. Willy had great dreams for his oldest son, Bi� , a former high school football star who has not lived up to his father’s expectations. He � nds himself struggling with his sons and long-su� ering wife Linda, as dreams of the past collide with those that might have been. � is Pulitzer

Prize-winning play by Arthur Miller explores the tragic, con· icted story of the love between husband and wife, and father and sons.Starring Phillip Seymour Ho� man, Linda Emond, and Andrew Gar� eld. $179.95 per person plus tax and service charge includes dinner at the Club and show. Final Sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. Reservations due Friday, February 10th. Late RSVPs may incur a fee and are subject to availability. 

Nice Work If You Can Get It |Monday, June 11th. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Show: 8:00 p.m. Here’s a sure� re recipe for a sparkling, spirited and totally intoxicating musical comedy cocktail: Take Tony winner Matthew Broderick, Tony nominee Kelli O’Hara, mix with a songbook of the great Gershwin musical standards, stir things up with a coast of bootleggers, playbooks and chorus girls in a glorious Long Island mansion during the Roaring Twenties

— Who could ask for anything more as the fun begins? Hilarious Broadway entertainment comes back in high style in Nice Work If You Can Get It, written by Tony winner Joe Di Pietro and directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winning Kathleen Marshall. $153.95 per person plus tax and service charge. Includes dinner at the Club and show. Final Sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. Reservations due Friday, February 10th. Late RSVPs may incur a fee and are subject to availability.

� e Best Man |Wednesday, June 20th. Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Show: 7:30 p.m. What could be more fun in a Presidential election year than star-studded, political theatrical � reworks? Multi award-winning stage and screen luminaries James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, Candice Bergen and John Laroquette star in Gore Vidal’s classical e

Best Man. A play about power, ambition, ruthlessness, secrets, scheming and backstabbing in the race for the Presidency, e Best Man is set at a national convention where two popular candidates are � ghting it out for the nomination. From one who knew — it’s a scathing inside look at the double-dealing, dirt-digging, triple-crossing politics of the whole election process. Could anything be more timely?$195.95 per person plus tax and service charge. Includes dinner at the Club and show. Final Sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. Reservations due Friday, February 10th. Late RSVPs may incur a fee and are subject to availability.

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of Little Italy, which only once a year prepares pastries in devotion to

Death of a Salesman |

Prize-winning play by Arthur Miller explores the tragic, con· icted story

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Best Man. A play about power, ambition, ruthlessness, secrets, scheming

EventsINTERCLUB

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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Reciprocal ClubsPenn Club members have access to about 150 reciprocal clubs worldwide. Two such examples are the reciprocal clubs below.

5All 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.

Member Bene� t!Hertz Car RentalsPenn Club Members Enjoy Up to 20% Discount on Hertz Car Rentals

Hertz o� ers Penn Club members (must be at least age 25) special year-round discounts on your daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly rentals for business or pleasure; traveling in the U.S. or worldwide. Your Hertz CDP# 1649495 is the key. Call 1.800.654.2200 or visit the Hertz website at www.hertz.com when making your reservation. It is free to participate in this program. It’s that easy! For a listing of Hertz discounts, visit our members’ only website and click on “Discounts and Bene� ts” in quick links.

Yale Club(50 Vanderbilt Avenue)

All-Club Women’s Lesbian (LGBT) and Friends’ Get-Together |Friday, March 30th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Members and guests are invited to attend this year’s Get-Together in the Yale Club Tap Room. The evening will include an array of delicious hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, an open bar of beer, wine, and soda, and the chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. While this event is primarily geared towards women of the LGBT Alumni community, all members and alumni are welcome to enjoy this annual springtime event.

$35 per person by Wednesday, March 28th at noon. The Yale Club is located at 50 Vanderbilt Avenue. For reservations, e-mail rsvp@pennclubny.org or reserve online.

Cornell Club(6 East 44th Street)

Guest Chef Dinner with Jonathan Waxman |Tuesday, April 3rd, 6:00 p.m. A father of New American cuisine and mentor to chefs like Bobby Flay, Jonathan Waxman introduced a new generation to the pleasures of casual food by shining a spotlight on seasonal produce. Now, in Italian, My Way, he shares the spontaneous and earthy dishes that made him a Top Chef Master and culinary legend, and turned his restaurant Barbuto into a New York destination. Working as a successful chef, restaurateur, and author, Jonathan Waxman has graced such prestigious kitchens as Chez Panisse in Berkeley and Michael’s in Los Angeles. Today, Waxman is the chef and owner of Barbuto in Manhattan’s West Village.

$125 per person (inclusive of tax and service charge). Includes a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, and a signed copy of Jonathan Waxman’s recent cook book Italian, My Way. Reservations become © nal sale on Tuesday, March 27th. For reservations, e-mail rsvp@pennclubny.org or reserve online.

Friday, May 4thYoung Alumni Cocktail PartyTheater Evening: Evita

Wednesday, May 9thTheater Evening: Death of a Salesman

Thursday, May 10thCHOP Autism Event

Saturday, May 12thAlumni Weekend at Penn

Sunday, May 13thMother's Day Brunch

Friday, May 18thTheater Evening: Ghost

Monday, May 21stBook Group Luncheon

Wednesday, May 23rdPassport Dinner Series—Japan

Monday, May 28thMemorial Day

The Roppongi Hills Club — Tokyo, JapanHailed as the ultimate experience in urban culture, the Roppongi Hills Club o� ers gourmet cuisine, breathtaking views and excellent conversation. It is undeniable that � e Roppongi Hills Club features superb conveniences and services. � e facilities are extensive, speci� cally in the realm of dining. As a Reciprocal Club member, you have the opportunity

to choose from seven restaurants! Fifty-one is the Club’s staple dining room and bar, but there’s also: Amakava (Teppanyaki), Star Anise (Chinese), La Cucina (Italian), � e Sushi Bar (Sushi), the French Cellar (French), Hyakumi-an (Japanese), and the Star Bar & Study (Bar). With so many options, one thing is certain: it is “a place with the ability to inspire lively conversations that transcend the limitations of one’s work or generation”. � e Club is located in the Roppongi district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan, famous for being an aÆ uent neighborhood and having an active night club scene. Many foreign embassies are also located in Roppongi.For reservations, call 03.6406.6001 or fax 03.6406.6002.

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.

The Poinsett Club — Greenville, SC� e Poinsett Club is known as one of the � nest private clubs in America. Located in a former private home in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, the Club is marked by its beautiful Colonial architecture and interior,

which have been carefully preserved throughout periodic renova-tions and expansions. � e Poinsett Club continues to embody the gracious hospitality of the early 20th Century leaders who founded it, while it expands to meet the needs of its modern member-ship. � e 40,000-square foot clubhouse features two ballrooms, 11 private dining rooms, several sitting rooms, a library, one � ne dining room and two cocktail lounges. Named a Platinum Club of American in 2003, the Poinsett Club is proud of its reputation for � ne food, excellent service and outstanding value. For reservations, e-mail or call 1.864.242.3062 or e-mail receptionist@poinsettclub.org.

which have been carefully preserved throughout periodic renova-to choose from seven restaurants! Fifty-one is the Club’s staple dining room and bar,

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The Grill Room is an ideal place for a small gathering of friends or coworkers. Dinner parties of up to 10 and cocktail parties of up to 25 can be accommodated. Call us ahead of time and we can set up a spot for all to enjoy! Contact: Bonnie Baker at The Grill Room, 212.403.6631.

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Penn Club Dress Code PolicyMAIN DINING ROOM — Business Casual Attire: collared shirts, sweaters, turtlenecks, dress slacks, khakis, corduroy trousers, skirts and dresses. A suit jacket (no tie) is re-quired for men and similar attire for ladies during dinner. GRILL ROOM, LOBBY, GUEST ROOMS AND BUSINESS CENTER

— Acceptable Relaxed Casual Attire: business casual attire as well as jeans in good repair, knee-length shorts, and athletic shoes or sneakers.PALESTRA FITNESS CENTER — Appropriate Athletic Attire: sneakers, T-shirts, shorts or sweats are the only acceptable gym attire. NOT ACCEPTABLE THROUGHOUT — Shorts (except culottes and knee-length shorts), T-shirts, tank tops, sweatsuits or jogging suits, lycra or spandex garments, ripped or frayed clothing and/or footwear or similar apparel.

Jackets, ties and equally formal ladies’ dress are not required inside the Clubhouse, with the exception of dinner in the Main Dining Room.

� e Dress Code applies to members and their guests. Members are asked to inform their guests of the Club’s Dress Code.

PENN CLUB SPIN-A-THON 2012

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Penn PassPort is proud to support ThePenn Club.

Whether at home or abroad, Penn Passport facilitates:

24/7 access to personal electronic medical records and images

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BeCome A memBer or leArn more, ContACt:Amy Stimson, Penn medicine, Business Development215.662.7640 | amy.stimson@uphs.upenn.edu

Wednesday, April 18th, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Make a meaningful di� erence! You are invited, along with your friends, family and co-workers to come back to the Penn Club Palestra Fitness Center for our 2nd Annual Spin-a-� on.� is annual fundraising e� ort organized by PENNdulums, the community service group of � e Penn Club, assists PENN’s Abramson Cancer Center (ACC), a LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence. � e ACC of the University of Pennsylvania is a national leader in cancer research, patient care, and education. Each gift provides Penn’s ACC, one of the premier cancer institutions in the country, with the necessary resources to provide leading edge research and the very best in cancer care.Last year, our spin-a-thon had at least one rider on a spin bike going from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. � ere were quite a few riders who joined in and do-nated a total of $3,310; we had several spin bikes going simultaneously. � e silent auction of Lance Armstrong autographed jerseys raised an additional $3,150, which helped to bring our total amount raised to $6,460 in 2011.

For 2012, our goal is to raise at least $10,000. Please help us realize this worthwhile goal!To learn more, please visit www.pennclub.org/spinathon.To participate, please contact the Palestra at 212.403.6623 or email healthclub@pennclubny.org to reserve your time block (30-minute block minimum) if you wish to spin. We are asking for participants to donate or raise a minimum of $30 for each 30 minute block. Bring along your friends and colleagues to the Club to participate. One does not need to be a Penn Club member to par-ticipate. In addition, sponsorship tickets are available for you to distribute to those you know to have them sponsor your ride and help increase the amount you raise.

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.

Real Estate Investment Intra Club |Tuesday, March 27th, 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 © rms through training and networking opportunities. Please contact Intra Club Captain Lauren Davidson, (LDavidson@newmarkkf.com) to learn more. For reservations, e-mail rsvp@pennclubny.org, fax 212.403.6621, or RSVP online.

Bulls and Bears Intra Club |Tuesday, March 20th, 6:30 p.m. The Bulls and Bears Club convenes on

a 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 speci© c selection of individual securities. Please contact Intra Club Captain Tom Galvin (tom@galvin-am.com) to learn more.

Penn Women in Business Intra Club |

Tuesday, March 13th, 6:30 p.m. Penn Women

in Business’ goal is to assist women in meeting their professional goals wheth-er it be through exploring business is-sues, using problem-solving techniques, or making introductions. Please contact Intra Club Captain Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02, (dorothynickelson@comcast.net) to learn more.

Hedge Fund Investing Intra Club |

Monday, March 26th, 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 invest-ment partnerships or pools that may invest and trade in many di� erent mar-kets, strategies, and instruments.  Please contact Intra Club Captain Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02, (dorothynickelson@comcast.net) to learn more.

Main Dining Room Events

Daily Grill Room SpecialsMonday and Friday: Wine/Beer Pairing Menu — Indulge in our pairing menu inspired by Chef Smoor. No meal is complete without a glass of wine or pint of beer to complement it!

Tuesday: Slider Night — Three Beef Sliders served with a basket of French fries and Chef John’s special sauce. Pair your sliders with a pint of our seasonal draft beer at a special price. Burgers and Beer . . . need we say more?!

Wednesday: Designer Burger Night — Specialties like The Homberger, Red and Bleu, and Mask & Wig Club served with French Fries and Coleslaw on a Brioche Bun.

Thursday: Sink or SwimYuengling drafts for just $2.00 and All-You-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.

M&M is for Martini Monday Dry, dirty, shaken, or straight-up. Pick any Martini from our Classic Martini list for only $7.*

Sweet Treat TuesdayFinish your Night with the Sweet Taste of well-selected Dessert Wines for only $7.*

We're Halfway There WednesdayChef Smoor has created a scrumptious Prix-Fixe menu of Seasonal Specialties for only $34.95*

Thursdays are for Taking It EasyCelebrate at the Club with friends! Savor a Chef’s Choice Special Cut Steak – $60* for 2.

Viva Vino FridayWind down the week with a bottle of the well-selected Wine of the Month for $36.*

Nightly Main Dining Festivities To make your nights especially fun, we have daily specials for members to try every night of the week!Main Dining

ROOMMonday-Friday: Lunch 12 noon–2:30 PMDinner 6–9 PM

Please call 212.403.6628 for all Main Dining Room reservations. Note that jackets are required for gentlemen during dinner.

GrillROOMMonday-Friday: Breakfast 7–10 AMLunch 12–3 PMSandwich Corner 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 Co� ee & Tea 10–11 AMKite & Key Bar 4–10:30 PM

Library open daily 24 hours

*plus tax and service charge

Check out our Main Dining Room Specials!➘

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.

Grill ROOM

7All 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.

Passport Dinner Series —France |Wednesday, March 14th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Let’s be French for a night! For every dinner you attend, you will receive an o­ cial club stamp. Attend a majority of the dinner series, and you’ll have a chance to win a complimentary dinner for two.

C❖ Paté de Campagne avec Cornichons❖ Bisque d’Homard❖ Cassoulet❖ Profi teroles Farci au glace de Vanille, Sauce

Chocolate de ValrhonaEditor’s Note: � is meal is best accompanied by a fi ne glass of wine.

$59.95 per person plus tax and service charge. Reserve your preferred seat-ing time between 6:00 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 e� ect for this event. For reservations, call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@pennclubny.org or RSVP online.

Save-the-Date

April Wine DinnerWednesday, April 18th, 6:00 p.m.

SINK OR SWIM: All You Can Eat Cheesesteaks and Beer

Thursday, March 15th, 6-11:00 p.m.

Join fellow club members and guests for a night of gluttony. Stop by the Grill Room for all-you-

can-eat-cheesesteaks! You’ll prob-ably get thirsty, so we’re including two Yuengling drafts to wash it all down. And to keep you going, take advantage of Thirsty Thursdays’ $1 Yuengling drafts ALL night long.

$16.95++ if you reserve by Wednesday, March 14th at noon. Or walk in for $18.95++.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIALFriday and Saturday, March 16th and 17th.

The luck of the Irish: this special is not just one, but two days! This Friday and Saturday, snack on corned beef and cabbage while enjoying happy hour drink specials from 5:00 p.m. – close. Select Irish Whiskeys will go for just $5.00, and anyone wearing green gets 2 for 1 Guinness.

We’ll be celebrating like an Irishman in the Grill Room!

MARCH MADNESSTuesday, March 13th – Monday, April 2nd.

Come to the Grill Room for March Madness

and enjoy an array of refreshing beers and mouth-watering chicken wings, all while watching the game on our fl at screen TVs! 

For the sweet to the adventur-ous, we’ll have 3 diff erent styles of wings available: Honey BBQ, Mild, or Spicy Buff alo

6 wings for $7.50, 12 wings for $14.00, or 18 wings for $21.00.

Go team chicken wing!

“THIRSTY THURSDAY” HAPPY HOURDon'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 fl avored drinks!

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.

HighlightsPassport Dinner Series – FranceMarch MadnessHow to Navigate the Art MarketPoison in Paradise Concert

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.

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Published by the Penn Club of New York

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EditorMadeleine Kronovet

Palestra FITNESS CENTERMonday–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.

To join, contact Tracey Wilson: 212.403.6626, healthclub@pennclubny.org, or come by the Palestra to start your fi tness routine today.

MARCH MADNESS at the Palestra Fitness Center!

Come join the Palestra Fitness Center for our version of March Madness!

Teams of three will compete for the chance to win some great prizes! Each team will score points by completing workouts chosen by

the Palestra’s sta� . Between you and your teammates, you must cross the threshold for the Palestra Fitness Center at least 9 times a week, and log in.

This intense battle of strength and endurance will require strategy and dedication.

Get your team together and sign up in the gym today! We’re keeping score . . . ARE YOU READY?

Prizes for 1st Place and 2nd Place Teams: Gift Certi� cates to the NBA Store ($50 and $25, respectively) for each teammate.

Did You Know?Every Month HapPENNings features a new Penn Club House Rule!

Rule 8 (continued): Requests and ComplaintsAll requests and/or complaints regarding the service, appearance or general opera-tion of the Club should be submitted in writing to the House Committee.

We are delighted to forward an e-mail to you from NY Cares…

New York Cares wants thank you for supporting their 23rd Annual Coat Drive. � rough this initiative, they collected and distributed 74,404 coats, making the 2011 coat-raising campaign one of their most successful drives to date! � anks to your participation, many more high risk New Yorkers will be prepared to take on freezing temperatures this season with warm winter wear. You have proven once again that New Yorkers really do care.With deepest thanks, � e New York Cares Team

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At the Cornell Club: Chef Dinner with Jonathan Waxman

Club Offi ces Closed for Good Friday (and Happy Passover!)

Easter Weekend Greenwich Village Dessert Tour

University Marquee Event: Comedy Panel

Original American Spirit Tasting: The Comeback and History of Rye Whiskey

Book Group Luncheon: The Sense of an Ending by Julian BarnesThe Business of Sports with Kenneth ShropshirePenn Club Women in Business

Spin-a-ThonApril Wine Dinner

Penn Club Quizzo

Theater Evening: NY Philharmonic –Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 and Tchikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

Art Tour

Theater Evening: End of the Rainbow

Hedge Fund Investment Intra Club

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EVENT/PROGRAM RESERVATIONS All events and programs, regardless of cost, require advance reserva-tions so that we can serve you and our guest speakers properly. Reservations should be made in writing via mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or on the web site (www.pennclub.org). Reserva-tions cancelled by 3:00 p.m. two (2) business days (unless otherwise noted) prior to the event will not be charged. Cancellation requests received after this time, as well as all no-shows, are charged the full cost of the event. Out-of-Club ticketed events (including, but not limited to, theatre events) are � nal sale and non-refundable. Attending any event without a reservation may result in an additional charge.

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your password (� rst initial followed by last name, in lowercase).

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EVENT/PROGRAM RESERVATIONS All events and programs, regardless of cost, require advance reserva-tions so that we can serve you and our guest speakers properly. Reservations should be made in writing via mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or on the web site (www.pennclub.org). Reserva-tions cancelled by 3:00 p.m. two (2) business days (unless otherwise noted) prior to the event will not be charged. Cancellation requests received after this time, as well as all no-shows, are charged the full cost of the event. Out-of-Club ticketed events (including, but not limited to, theatre events) are � nal sale and non-refundable. Attending any event without a reservation may result in an additional charge.

THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK • 30 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 • www.pennclub.orgWhen entering the members only section, enter your username (membership number) and

your password (� rst initial followed by last name, in lowercase).

Theater Evening: Mask & Wig

How to Navigate the Art Market

Women in Business Intra ClubThe Al Qaeda Factor

Passport Dinner Series —France

Sink-or-Swim: All You Can Eat Cheesesteaks and Beer

Theater Evening: Other Desert Cities

Little Ireland and Little Italy History and Tasting Tour

Book Group Luncheon: In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson

Penn Spectrum on the Road: Immigration and the U.S. Economy

Titanic History Tour

Hedge Fund Investment Intra Club

Penn Club Concert Series: Poison in Paradise

Maya 2012: Lords of Time

At the Yale Club: Gala Mixer