�All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (events@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.

See E-HapPENNings for information about our Abigail Disney event on November 9th

and our New York Philharmonic Theatre Evening on January 12th!

Getting Into Business School |

In This Issue2 General Manager’s Corner2 Real Estate Investing Panel3 Book Group Luncheon3 Class Happy Hours4 Alzheimer’s Awareness Event6 Intra Clubs6 Pink Slip Tuesday7 Wine DinnerHapPENNings Calendar

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Monday, November 2nd, 7:00 p.m. Most applicants to the top business schools are qualified to attend. For example, the average applicant to the Stanford Graduate School of Business has scored close to a 700 on the GMAT. With acceptance rates as low as 10-15% at some top schools, how do you ensure that your application will rise to the top of this highly qualified pool? This event offered by Stacy Blackman Consulting will help you answer this question. Some of the topics covered include:• What the top schools are looking for• Answers to practical questions such as who to select

as a recommender, which schools to apply to and whether to plan a school visit

• Common application mistakes to avoid• Dispelling business school application myths• Real life applicant case studies• Practical advice to help you get started

Katie Malachuk is the author of You’re Accepted: Lose the Stress. Discover Yourself. Get into the College That’s Right for you and the forthcom-ing You’re Accepted: An Enlightened Approach to Getting into Top MBA Programs (March 2010). She received

her BA from Harvard and MBA from Stanford. She taught third grade as a Teach For America teacher and also served as TFA’s national director of admissions. She has worked for a top-tier management consulting firm and an education focused start-up. Most recently, she has been an MBA admissions consultant with Stacy Blackman Consulting. Katie also teaches yoga at Yoga Works and Equinox and is a certified life coach focusing on career transitions.$15 per member and $30 per guest by October 30th at noon. $25 per member and $40 per guest walk-in. For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.

Don’t miss Stone Crab Week!See page 7 for details.

linda Fairstein on law and literature: Discussion and Signing |Tuesday, November 17th, 7:00 p.m. USA TODAY

labeled former prosecutor linda Fairstein “a champion teller of detective tales… Long before sex crimes became everyday fictional fare on America’s favorite cop shows, Fairstein was in court and on the streets working ripped-from-the-headline cases.”

Fairstein, a Vassar graduate (’69), a lawyer (University of Virginia ’72) and an internationally best-selling crime novelist, ran the pioneering Sex Crimes Pros-ecution Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office for almost three decades. She is the author of

eleven crime novels in the Alexan-dra Cooper series, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and of a non-fiction work—Sexual Violence: Our War Against Rape—which was a New York Times Notable Book of the year in 1994.

The latest book in the series is this year’s Lethal Legacy, in which Fairstein explores the treasures —and the dark side of rare book and map collectors—of the famed New York Public Library. The thriller was both critically acclaimed and a New York Times bestseller.Fairstein will discuss her dual career, from law to literature, describing the ground-breaking work of her unit in legislative reform and the practical innovations that changed the way sexual assault and domestic violence cases are investigated in this country. Her fictional protagonist, Alex Cooper, has Fairstein’s job and mirrors her professional passion for the fascinat-ing work that formed the basis for both fact and fictional storytelling.Linda Fairstein is a commentator for the major televi-sion networks and cable news, has won numerous awards for both her legal career and her literary suc-cess. She lives with her husband, Justin Feldman, in Manhattan and on Martha’s Vineyard.$35 plus tax and service charge per member and $50 plus tax and service charge per guest by November 16th at noon, $45 plus tax and service charge for mem-ber walk-ins and $50 plus tax and service charge for guest walk-ins. Includes signed book. For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.

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G E N E R A L M A N A G E R ’ SCorner

November marks the beginning of some of the busiest months on the Penn Club’s calendar. The Clubhouse will be filled with events, and our overnight rooms will be in great demand. If you are making plans to stay at the Penn Club during this busy season, I encourage you to make your reservations as early as possible. This will give us the greatest opportunity to accommodate you. I would like to once again remind you that it is the Club’s policy to allow no more than 25% of our overnight rooms to be occupied by non-members. This policy was established by the House Committee several years ago to ensure that our members have the advantage of having their room requests granted.

In addition, I want to once again mention that our banquet spaces get heavy usage at this time of year. If you are planning to host a holiday gathering for family, friends or associates, we would love the opportunity to assist you with your needs. Our banquet team has a great reputation for service and culinary excellence. Since our spaces do fill up quickly at this time of year, I urge you to make your plans with our Catering Department as soon as possibly.

There are a couple of seasonal events that have become very popular Penn Club traditions. The first of these is our annual Thanksgiving Feast. This is a great opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving with all of the traditional trimmings. Your Club offers a bright and comfortable environment for a true gourmet experience. The second not-to-be-missed event is our annual Members’ Holiday

Party. This complimentary event is a great way to enjoy the seasonal cheer with your fellow members, and is sure to boost your festive mood. Both of these events are highlighted in this issue of HapPENNings as well as in our on-line newsletter, e-HapPENNings.

One other tradition that has become a true part of the Penn Club culture is our Penn Club Employees Holiday Fund. The Fund solicits your donations for distribution to all of our employees. As you are all aware, the Penn Club does not permit individual tipping, so this is your once-a-year opportunity to reward our award winning loyal and dedicated team members for the outstanding service they provide throughout the year. Over the years, through good times and bad, the Fund has continued to grow, and we have been able to give each employee a larger share than the year before. This distribution is shared by all of our staff members, with the exception of the senior management team. I do hope that your generosity will continue when you consider this year’s pledge. I want to thank you in advance for your thoughtful expression of appreciation to the Penn Club Employees Holiday Fund.

My staff and I look forward to being a part of your con-tinuing Penn Club experience throughout this busy and wonderful season. We are committed to providing you with an outstanding Platinum Club experience. We hope to see you often at the Penn Club, your home-away-from-home in New York.

—Peter M. Homberg, CCM

Welcome New September MembersJereme Bivins, MBEMichael J. CallahanMatthew M. CapersJudith CarrollMarco Louis CerinoChristophe Charlier

Joel C. ColemanLois M. ColemanEmerson Louis Coleman, Jr.Robert M. DeDio, MD, FACSPeter DetkinNgozi Pascal Dozie

Emily FabreMark V. FerraroVivian L. GadsdenCarol Ann Hoppes GelderMark S. GelderRaj L. Gollamudi

Ryan GreeneStephen H. HalemJonathan Marshall HarrisMichael HeSophie HoasKenneth R. Hopson

Emmett B. HumeShuo JiangCrystal Ann JohnsJane M. KampLisa Marie KielyMark Stephen KielyRanjit Kohli

Jonathan Niles MaackMadge McKeithenIan S. MillerAristides N. Montes-AmayaTheodore A. PolanJennifer PortlandRobert Postal

Adrienne Alane PriceSamuel D.T. RabinowitzJessica Erin StempelToshiko SuzukiYoshihisa SuzukiJames W. ThomasTas Tobias

Evan J. Weiner, M.D.Edward D. Yun

in memoriam

Adele rebell

real estate Investing Panel |Monday, November 23rd, 6:30 p.m. Join the Real Estate Investing Intra Club for the 3rd Annual Real Estate Panel at the Penn Club. In response to current trends in the New York City real estate market, our panel of experts will discuss the fundamentals of and opportunities in today’s distressed market.robert Knakal, Chairman, Massey Knakal: Robert Knakal, W’84, is Chairman and Found-ing Partner of Massey Knakal Realty Services, a full service property sales firm. To date, Massey Knakal has closed over 3,500 transactions hav-ing a market value in excess of $11 billion. Mr. Knakal has been personally responsible for the sale of more than 1000 buildings worth over $5.8 billion. Howard Kozloff, Director of Operations, Hart Howerton: Howard Kozloff, C ’97, is Director of Operations and Manager of Development Strategies at Hart Howerton, an international development advisory, planning and design firm. Howard’s real estate development experi-

ence includes participation in acquisitions and entitlements for approximately $500 million in development value in mixed-use and urban infill projects. Howard is also widely published and is currently a Lecturer in Urban Studies at the University of Pennsylvania.Alan lawrence, Partner, Cadwalader, Wicker-sham & Taft LLP: Alan Lawrence, Penn Law ’90, is a partner in the Corporate Department of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. He represents institutional lenders and funds in all aspects of commercial real estate financings and restructurings and has special expertise in the representation of investment banks and other lenders in the origination and securitization of real estate loans and the representation of lending institutions and debt funds in the sale, acquisition, financing and restructuring of loans secured directly and indirectly by commercial properties. cathy Marcus, Managing Director, Prudential Real Estate Investors: Cathy Marcus is PRISA’s Portfolio Manager, and is involved in all aspects of managing the fund including portfolio strat-egy, investment decisions and management of

the PRISA team. PRISA is a commingled, open-ended core fund with Gross Assets of $11 billion as of 6/30/09. Cathy holds a BSE degree in Real Estate Finance and Entrepreneurial Manage-ment from the Wharton School and a Master of Science degree in Real Estate Investment and Development from New York University.Frank l. Sullivan, Jr., Managing Director and Founding Partner, ING Clarion: Frank L. Sul-livan, Jr., WG ’71, is a private market Portfolio Manager responsible for separate account portfo-lio management. Additionally, Mr. Sullivan is the Chairman of ING Clarion Capital, the fixed income manager affiliate of ING Clarion, and has oversight responsibilities for debt procure-ment for all portfolios. He joined ING Clarion in 1984 and began working in the real estate industry in 1971. Mr. Sullivan is a member of the Pension Real Estate Association, the Urban Land Institute, and the International Council of Shopping Centers. $15 per member and $30 per guest by November 20th at noon. $25 per member and $40 per guest walk-in. For reservations, e-mail events@penn-clubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.

�All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (events@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.

Beer and CoCktails–Young alumni HappY Hour |thursday, november 19th, 6:00–10:00 p.m. Attention Young Alumni! Enjoy our dollar Yuengling drafts and $4 cocktail specials in the Grill Room. The Penn Club offers young alumni both beer and liquor specials at our extended Young Alumni Happy Hours. Class of 2000s Happy Hours are every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:00-10:00 p.m. and feature seasonal drink specials.Please RSVP for headcount purposes: events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.

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MONTHLY HAPPY HOURS: Mark your calendar to meet & connect with members over $2 draft specials! Specials are available from 6 to 9 p.m., however, please plan to arrive between 6:30 and 7:30pm to maximize your chances of running into old friends and making new ones. ➤ Additionally, 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: Every 2nd Thursday of the month in the Franklin Living Room (Nov 12th)

• Class of 1980s Happy Hour: Every 4th Thursday of the month in the Grill Room (Nov 19th in lieu of Thanksgiving)

• Class of 1990s Happy Hour: Every 1st Thursday of the month in the Grill Room (Nov 5th)

Please RSVP for headcount purposes: events@pennclubny.org or fax 212-403-6621 or RSVP online.

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Annual Holiday Party!Monday, December 14th, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Spirited Celebration at Your Club! Get in the spirit of the Holidays at your Home Away from Home in New York City! After a day at the office or shopping for someone special, plan to join your friends at the Penn Club and attend the Annual Member Holiday Party. Enjoy a fabulous complimentary selection of drinks and hors d’oeuvres while mingling with fellow members in the Main Dining Room.

Don’t forget to pick up a new unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots campaign of the United States Marine Corps and bring it to the party.For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621, so that the club can plan accordingly (limit one guest per member—please include name).

South African Wine tasting |Wednesday, November 11th, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Add some sophistication to your week, expand your wine palette, and make new friends. The Young Alumni Committee of the Penn Club invites you to a wine tasting! Event targeted for classes 1995-2005 but all are welcome. You won’t want to miss this fun evening of wine tasting education designed especially for young

alumni (This will not be a traditional sit down affair, but rather a mix of socializing and learning). For HALF THE PRICE of regular Penn Club wine events enjoy a variety of selected wines and cheeses! Sam Timberg of Cape Classics will be showcasing four fun South African wines. Cape Classics, the preeminent US importer of the Cape’s vinous treasures, brings the crème de la crème of South Africa’s wine industry to the American market. With a focus solely on South African wine, Cape Classics is committed to providing customers with a unique range of selections that are exciting and delicious and that offer outstanding value. Cheers! $35 plus tax and gratuity per member and $45 plus tax and gratuity per guest by November 9th at noon, $45 plus tax and gratuity for member walk-ins and $55 plus tax and gratuity for guest walks-ins. For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621.

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A trumpet in the Wadi |by Sami MichaelMonday, November 16th, noon. Set in Haifa just before the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982, this spirited, bittersweet novel captures the Arab-Israeli conflict in microcosm. The

seaside city is home to a family of Christian Arabs: irascible Elias, the patri-arch; his busy daughter-in-law, Umm-Huda; and her fatherless daughters, the beautiful Mary and her older, deplorably still unwed sister Huda. Also living in their crowded building in the wadi, or Arab quarter, is newcomer Alex, short in stature but well-muscled, a Russian-Jewish immigrant who plays his trumpet soulfully in the building’s rooftop shed. His music, patience and remarkable physique awaken the interest of reticent Huda, while Mary rejects the advances of Zuhair, the son of their shady Muslim landlord, for the security of plodding Wahid, her Muslim cousin. A trip taken by the two couples to the Red Sea resort of Eilat is an uproarious highlight, and a visit by Huda and Alex to a nursing home to see Alex’s ailing but tyrannical mother is a striking set-piece. The translation is oc-casionally stiff, and Michael tends toward over-explanation, but the novel deals cleverly and humorously with complicated relationships. Against the tragic backdrop of current events, the willingness of Michael’s characters to ignore the strictures of individual religious beliefs and to shun fanaticism, is refreshing, though perhaps increasingly hard to credit.Please join us over a catered lunch as Isabel Katzin leads discussion. Isabel holds a Master’s Degree and has studied in the US, Paris, and Israel. Formerly an English and French teacher, she has been a professional book group discussion leader for over 18 years and currently leads 28 groups.$49 plus tax and service charge per member and $54 plus tax and service charge per guest by November 13th at noon, $54 plus tax and service charge for mem-ber walk-ins and $59 plus tax and service charge for guest walk-ins. Includes book discussion and full buffet luncheon with coffee/tea and dessert. For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.

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John lennon and the Beatles new York Walking tour—Marking Anniversary of lennon’s Death |Sunday, December 6th at 11:45 a.m. To mark the upcoming anniversary of his death, a walking tour celebrating his life. Tour contrasts sites associated with Lennon’s confining Beatlemania era of the early 60s with those of New York in the 70s he found so liberating. A dozen stops, including the Dakota, Carnegie Hall, the tunnel the Beatles used to escape their fans, and Straw-berry Fields, serve as a backdrop to the telling of some lesser known stories and anecdotes about this modern legend and New Yorker. Meeting place to be provided. Sponsored by NYC Discovery Walking Tours.$18 per person. For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online two weeks in advance of event.

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Scientific update on Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery |Monday, November 30th, 6:30 p.m. The Scientific Update at the Penn Club will be an evening of learning and dialogue to raise awareness for the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation* (ADDF). One of the most devastating forms of memory loss is Alzheimer’s disease, an irreversible and progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and think-ing skills. Today, Alzheimer’s is the second most-feared illness in America, following cancer, and may affect as many as five million Americans. As the baby-boom generation moves through retirement, that number could soar to more than 11 million by 2040, and have a huge economic impact on America’s already fragile healthcare system. There is now genuine reason to be optimistic about the future of Alzheimer’s disease, and Dr. Fillit will share this hope with the Penn Club members. *The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation is a public charity founded by Leonard and Ronald Lauder to rapidly accelerate the discovery and develop-

ment of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and cognitive aging. We award grants to leading scientists conducting break-through drug discovery research. ADDF uses a venture philanthropy model to bridge the worldwide funding gap between basic research and later-stage development, using any return on investment to support new research.

Howard Fillit, MD, a geriatrician and neuroscientist, is the founding Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of Aging (ISOA), an Estée Lauder family foundation founded in 1998, and the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF), an affiliated public charity founded in 2004. The foundations share a common mission of accelerating drug

discovery for Alzheimer’s disease through venture philanthropy. Since 1998, ISOA has provided over $29MM to over 170 academic and biotech-nology programs in 12 countries.$15 per member and $30 per guest by November 25th at noon. $25 per member and $40 per guest walk-in. For reservations, e-mail events@penn-clubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.

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Out-of-Club EventsnolIta ethnicFood tour |Saturday, November 14th, 3:30 p.m. Join City Food Tours, www.cityfoodtours.com, on a Saturday afternoon for this easy walking tasting tour of one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Manhattan. Come with an appetite for Banh Mi sandwiches, Mexican, Middle Eastern and Italian savory bites, hand made chocolate truffles, cheesecake and more. Stay after the tour for shopping in SoHo or sipping wine in Little Italy.$48.50 per member, $53.50 per guest. For res-ervations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online by October 30th at noon.

nYc Walking tours | Macabre Greenwich VillageSunday, November 1st, 1:00 p.m. Murders, hangings, hauntings, explosions, missing persons, and ghosts! Meet: Washington Arch, 5th Ave. south of 8th St.

Grand Central Terminal—”Crossroads of a Million Private Lives”Saturday, December 5th, 1:00 p.m. Monument to movement, a thrilling symbol of New York’s commerce, physical dynamism, and intellectual energy. Meet: Inside the GCT entrance at Park Avenue (under the bridge over 42nd St.)Joyce Gold, instructor of Manhattan history at the New School and New York University, con-ducts these walks. With a M.A. in Metropolitan Studies from NYU, she has contributed to the Encyclopedia of New York City.$15; $12 for ages 62+ cash at time of tour. For reservations, email events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.

Private event attesla Motors Showroom Gallery | Tuesday, November 3rd, 7–9:00 p.m. Location: 511 W 25th Street, NYC, Tesla Showroom Gallery. Get a ride in the hottest & coolest car on the road—100% Electric Supercar Tesla Roadster!Please join us for a private event at the Tesla Mo-tors New York Showroom Gallery for a presenta-tion by Joe Powers, Northeast Sales Manager, who will discuss the technology and business model behind one of the most interesting start-ups of this decade. Following the presentation there will be a Q & A session. At this special event, you will have an opportunity take a ride in the new Tesla Road-ster. Beverages will be provided.About Tesla Motors: At the core of Tesla Motors is the belief that an electric car need not be a driving sacrifice. We have brought the best of the automo-tive and technology worlds together to permanently bury the image of an electric car as a step back-wards in performance, efficiency, or design. Our key technology is the 100% electric powertrain, which propels us in the present and simultaneously establishes a foundation for our future models. We set out to forever alter perceptions of electric ve-hicles and to make electric cars a viable alternative. We have produced a car that is at once beautiful and exciting to drive, along with being the most efficient production automobile on the planet.The Tesla/University of Pennsylvania & Whar-ton connection: elon Musk, W ‘97, has been a co-founder of PayPal, which he and his partners sold to eBay for $1.5 billion; and rocket builder SpaceX, which aims to commercialize the launch-ing of payloads into orbit. He is also an initial investor in electric-car pioneer Tesla Motors,

where he designs cars in addition to guiding the business; and solar energy company SolarCity, which sells and services solar energy equipment. $15 per member and $30 per guest by November 2nd at noon. No walk-ins. For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.

riccardo Muti conducts at the new York Philharmonic |Thursday, November 19th, 6:00 p.m. dinner; 7:30 p.m. show

Liszt: Les Préludes, Symphonic Poem No. 3, after A. de Lamartine (1851)

Elgar: In the South (Alassio), Concert Overture (1903-4)

Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (selections)$117.95 per person plus tax and service charge includes dinner in the Club and show. Final sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. For reservations, email events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online by November 1st at noon.

Wine and chocolate tasting tour | Tuesday, December 8th, 5:45 p.m. Join City Food Tours, www.cityfoodtours.com, on this delicious-ly decadent Wine and Chocolate Tasting Tour on Manhattan’s elegant Upper West Side. We can’t think of a better way to end a day than this 2 and a half hour walking tour. You’ll sip fine wines, taste fine chocolates and enjoy some savory tastes as well. Treat yourself to a mini indulgence!$51.50 per member, $56.50 per guest. For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online two weeks in advance of event.

�All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (events@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.

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Friday Night Movie |Friday, November 6th, 7:00 p.m. Registration/Reception, 7:30 p.m. Films. The Harvard Club is the perfect spot for a movie date. Bring a spouse or a friend...or come alone and meet someone new! Curtain time is 7:30 p.m., so you’ll have plenty of time for a relaxed dinner at the Club beforehand... and our Prix Fixe dinner is the best deal in town!

The Road To Wellville. Think there are some strange ideas circulating in the health care debate today? Take a look inside the Battle Creek Sanitarium, led by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, a century ago! ABC News opined “all health breaks out in this outrageous comedy romp!” With Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Broderick, Bridget Fonda, John Cusack, and Dana Carvey. Based on the novel by T. Coraghessan Boyle. R. 120 minutes.Cost: Option 1: Enjoy a pre-screening dinner at the Club (menu prices), see the movie free and then enjoy dessert at no additional charge. Option 2: $18 per person, including pre-film snacks, movie, dessert, tax, and service.

Sunday Afternoon Family Movie |Sunday, November 8th, 2:00 p.m. Registration, 2:30 p.m. Films. Looking for something to do with the kids — or grandkids — on the weekends this fall? Come to the Club for brunch... then see a classic, family-friendly movie for free! The

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Monday, February 1stSocial Media 103Wednesday, February 3rdProgressive Networking DinnerThursday, February 4thClass of 1990s Happy Hour Monday, February 8thRockStep Dance ClassTuesday, February 9thFeb ClubThursday, February 11thClass of 1970s and Before Happy Hour Friday, February 12thPre Valentines Day DinnerFriday – Saturday, February 12th-14thValentine’s Day Specials in the Grill RoomMonday, February 15thPresidents DayThursday, February 18thC’ 2000s Happy HourMonday, February 22ndBook Group LuncheonTuesday, February 23rdPower of Small Book SigningThursday, February 25thClass of 1980s Happy Hour Social and Professional Networking Series

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show starts at 2:30 p.m., so please arrive early enough to finish eating beforehand.Fra Diavolo. A Laurel & Hardy classic. Based on the operetta, Ollie gets himself in trouble impersonating Fra Diavolo, the infamous Italian brigand, while Stan amazes everyone with his kneesie-earsie-nosie routine. Great comic act-ing, great music. Unrated, but G. 90 minutes.Cost: Brunch at $35 for adults (includes 1 mimosa or certain other drinks), $21 for children ages 3 through 11; both prices plus tax and service. Sunday brunch is optional and the movies are free but there will be no pre-film snacks or soft drinks, no after film desserts. For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212-403-6621 or RSVP online.

RICH: The Rise and Fall of American Wealth Culture Signing with larry Samuel |January 5th, 6:30p.m. As Americans, we have been taught to be obsessed with money and the people who have it. We are curious about what they buy, where they vacation, and what separates them from the rest of us. RICh: The Rise and Fall of American Wealth Culture (Amacom, 2009) puts the American obsession with all things money into much-needed perspective and context, exposing the origins of the upper class. The book traces the history of the American rich from 1920 up to today, examining the who, what, when, where, and why of the wealthy elite. With its hundreds of compelling, real-life stories, RICh offers a fascinating window into this world few ever see, and explores the rise of the first mass affluent class in America and the virtual demise of Old Money as we knew it. Enlightening and often surprising, RICH gives us a deeper understanding of our country’s wealthiest and most enigmatic class.larry Samuel is the founder of Culture Planning LLC, a Miami- and New York-based resource helping organizations market to the wealthy. He has been a leading cultural consultant to Fortune 500 companies and major advertising agencies since 1990. $15 per member and $30 per guest by January 4th at noon. $25 per member and $40 per guest walk-in. For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.

Social Media 102 |Monday, January 11th, 7:00 p.m. In this panel we’ll discuss specific features of social networks that are particularly useful to generate business. How has growing your business online worked in practice across various fields like real estate and law? How do you separate your personal online presence? And,

maybe most importantly, how do you manage the time you spend devoted to social media? Come hear experts speak about how they have leveraged social networks to increase business.$24 plus tax and service charge per member and $34 plus tax and service charge per guest by January 8th at noon, $34 plus tax and service charge for member walk-ins and $44 plus tax and service charge for guest walk-ins. Includes snacks and beverage. For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212-403-6621 or RSVP online.

Young Alumni Flash Dating |Tuesday, January 19th, 7:00 p.m. Ready, Set, Date! Speed dating is the most exciting and efficient way to meet multiple eligible Ivy League singles in one night! Join the Young Alumni Committee for Flash Dating, where busy professionals will have the opportunity to meet, date and move on. Each “date” lasts about five minutes and then the next date will begin. Whether it’s a fizzle or a sizzle, it’s over in a flash and you get to chat up another attractive, intelligent lady or gent. Sign up with a friend of the opposite sex to guarantee your spot. If you’d like to sign up without a friend, we’ll place you on a waitlist until we have an equal ratio of men to women.$15 members, $24 guests. Reservations required by January 12th. Space is limited, so sign up early! Target age group is 21-34. For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212-403-6621 or RSVP online.

Angela Duckworth Speaks |Wednesday, January 20th, 6:30p.m. Co-sponsored by Penn NYC. We welcome Penn Psychology Professor Angela Lee Duckworth for a presentation on Grit: Perseverance and Passion for Long-term Goals. Grit distinguishes top performers from their equally tal-ented peers. During this event, Professor Duckworth will review the role of grit in determining achieve-ment and explore how grit can be precisely measured, its relation to measures of talent, and what seems to contribute to its development.

$15 per member and $30 per guest by January 19th at noon. $25 per member and $40 per guest walk-in. For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212-403-6621 or RSVP online.

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Join an Intra Club!Intra Clubs (special interest groups within the club) are a way for you to get to know your fellow Penn Club mem-bers. For more information about joining or starting an Intra Club, please e-mail membership@pennclubny.org.

Penn Women in Business Intra Club |

Monday, November 23rd, 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, (dorothynickelson@comcast.net) to RSVP or learn more.

Real Estate Investment Intra Club |Monday, November 23rd, 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, (Lauren.davidson@grubb-ellis.com) to RSVP or learn more.

Hedge Fund Investing Intra Club | Monday, November 9th, 6:15 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, funds or pools that may invest and trade in many different markets, strategies, and instruments and are not subject to the same regula-tory requirements as mutual funds. Please contact Intra Club Captain Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02, (dorothynickel-son@comcast.net) to RSVP or learn more.

Risk Management Intra Club |Monday, November 16th, 7:00 p.m. Open to those

early in their careers, late in their careers and in between, the Risk Management Intra Club seeks to connect practitioners in Credit, Market, and Operations Risk. This club will be a meeting place to exchange ideas, seek advice and stay abreast of the Risk Management field. We will hold meetings and events to engage members and expose them to the various facets of the profession. Members will have an active role in helping select those topics that deserve special attention or are pertinent to the times. Please contact Intra Club Captain Gonzalo Briceño, SEAS ‘02, (pennriskmanagement@gmail.com) to RSVP or learn more.

Architecture and Business Development Intra Club |Wednesday, November 11th, 6:30 p.m. If you are a design professional, are interested in design, or have an interest in business innovation, please join us for the inaugural meeting of 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 tech-niques to improve performance and results in the design fields. Please contact Intra Club Captain Randall Knox (randallknox@alumni.upenn.edu) to RSVP or learn more.

Chinese Business and Investment Intra Club | Wednesday, November 11th, 6:30 p.m. Join the Penn Club’s intra club for conversation about Chinese finance and investment in the living room on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Lin will lead intermediate/advanced discussion surrounding business and investment. Please contact Intra Club Captain Lin Yuan (lyuan2003@gmail.com) to RSVP or learn more.

PENNdulum Social Action Intra Club |Wednesday, November 11th, 7:00 p.m. PENNdulum social action intra club “swings” into action... “When You Help Others, You Can’t Help Helping Yourself” (Avenue Q).• Veteran’s Mentors/Tutoring–If you wish to help or

you know someone who needs our help please contact Pamela Pearce Littel pamela.pearce1@verizon.net.

• Habitat for Humanity/Coat Drives–If you wish to be added to our volunteer call list please contact Ira Berliner iberliner@berlinerlawoffices.com.

• Locks of Love/Wigs for Kids–You can help us by sim-ply asking your hair salon if they participate and let us know; many offer free haircuts for a hair donation of 10 inches. We will list these salons in our upcoming news-letters for people who wish to donate their hair. Also, we would welcome your “before” and “after” photos! This is a simple, easy and meaningful community service activity for those of us who still have lots of hair like some of our teenagers! Just ask mine...

Michelle Quain bubbles36785@aol.com. To RSVP or for more information please contact Cherie Quain cheriefq@gmail.com 646-354-3288. Penn Club members are welcome to bring guests to participate in any PENNdulum activities! Thank you!

Fantasy Football League Intra Club |As the leagues grow, they will become career specific—finance, medical, politics, etc. In order to join the league, follow the link: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1. Click the “Sign Up Now” or “Get Another Team” button and follow the links to “Join a Custom League”. When prompted, enter the League ID# “64030” and the Password “puckfrinceton.” E-mail Intra Club Captain Bill Jesunas, C’08, (wjesunas@alumni.upenn.edu) for more information.

To view the entire list of Intra Clubs log on to the Members Only portion of our website at www.pennclub.org and click on “Bulletin Board.”

MeMBerS HelPInG MeMBerS:

Penn club “Pink Slip” tuesdays | 3rd Tuesday of each month—November 17th, 4–5:00 p.m. With job losses mounting, the Penn Club is offering an opportunity for job seekers and those under-employed to meet in the Living Room on to network, talk about potential job opportunities, and garner support during these challenging times. Come gather with fellow members, whether you’re looking for work or if you are a professional who has gone through a lay off and wants to share how you overcame it! Each session, we welcome a special guest who can help members get closer to snagging that perfect job. On November 17th, Carol Vinelli will lead discussion. Business and Transition Coach, Carol E. Vinelli uses a values assessment tool to help her clients align their career interests with their values. She will be available to discuss how the tool can help job seekers define a clearer path to a more purposeful career. “There are plenty of creative ways to repackage yourself, if you under-stand what you have to offer.” Please RSVP for headcount purposes: events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.

CornerMEMBERSHIP

Nini Zhang, C’06, is an extremely dynamic member. She joined the Club in 2007 initially for networking and to use the reciprocal clubs, however, she quickly became involved with the Club community. Nini serves on the Young Alumni Committee, Programs Committee, and acts as a liaison between the two. She has chaired the Penn Entrepreneur’s Panel Full House event and actively supports fellow YAC and Program Committee members in planning and producing events such as Spring Fling, Homecoming, and Speed Dating. She even met her boyfriend, Bill Wells C’07, a fellow Penn Club member, at Ben Franklin’s Birthday Bash. Nini is also a member of the Penn Fund Board and actively contributed to the planning of the Highball Young Alumni Fund Raising event.

Ms. Zhang is a Senior Consultant at Campbell Alliance, the leading management consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. She acts as a strategic advisor to pharma and biotech companies by helping them to successfully launch new therapies globally and to implement cutting edge clinical technology to speed drug to market. Nini enjoys shopping in Soho/Greenwhich Village, collecting vintage clothing, traveling, crafts, paddle boarding, playing the piano, and cooking. Being trilingual (in English, French and Chinese), she looks forward to attend-ing the Chinese Language intra-club to practice her Mandarin.To audition for member spotlight, please e-mail membership@pennclubny.org.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Nini Zhang

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�All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (events@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.

❖Traditional Roasted Turkey with all the Trimmings❖Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin❖Homemade Grand Dessert Buffet$53.50 ($29.50 for children under 12), plus tax and gratuity. There are 5 seatings: 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, 2:30pm, 3:30 pm, and 5:00pm. For reservations call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@pennclubny.org. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy in effect for this event.

Almost Grown up & Junior executives luncheon Buffet | Tuesday, December 30th. Over the course of our Club’s 14 year history we’ve had the good fortune of serving generations of our members’ families. Be-cause we want all children to enjoy life’s significant firsts, we hope you and the children who matter most in your life will join us when we will celebrate rites of passage with an Almost Grown Up Lun-cheon Buffet in the Provost Room and a Junior Ex-ecutives Luncheon buffet in the President’s Room. Tell your children to shine their shoes, tie their ties, put on their jackets and dresses and not to forget to gel their hair! Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Hope to see you here!Buffets will be available from 12pm until 2:30pm. Almost Grown Up ages 6 to 14 $16.95 plus tax and gratuity, Junior Executives ages 14 to 22 $22.95 plus tax and gratuity and adults $25.95 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@pennclubny.org. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy in effect for this event.

Main Dining room events

Grill ROOM

Main DiningROOMMonday-Friday: Lunch 12-2:30 PMDinner 6-9 PMPlease 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 PMSaturday: Continental Breakfast 7 -11 AMLunch 12 NOON-7 PMSunday: Continental Breakfast 7 -11 AM

Benjamin FranklinROOMMonday-Friday: Complimentary Coffee 10–11 AMKite & Key Bar 4–10:30 PM Living Room: Open Daily 24 hours

WinesOF THE MONTHChateau Les Vergenes Bordeaux Blanc 2007Domaine Chanzy Bougogne Blanc 2007Domaine Chanzy Bougogne Rouge Clos de la Fortune 2005Beaumont de Crayares Brut Champagne

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, 212.403.6580.

PRoFESSIoNAL AND SoCIAL NETWoRKING SERIES |Every last Thursday of the month, November 19th, 6:00 p.m. Make friends and business contacts in a comfortable, upscale place where bright, professional, compassionate people can join together, spark conversations, establish relationships, and just have a very good time relaxing. Busy people have very little time—let this be that opportunity to take time to create new ideas and new relationships. Contact events@pennclubny.org for more information or to RSVP.

➤  We are currently seeking organizers for this monthly series. Please email events@pennclubny.org if you are interested in filling this role. Organizers will be responsible for generating enthusiasm for the event and facilitating networking at the event.

Stone crab Week |Monday, November 2nd to Thursday, November 5th.There will be special stone crab menu for lunch and dinner:❖Seafood Chowder❖Cole Slow Salad❖Stone Crabs with Fresh

Spinach and Hash Brown Potatoes❖Key Lime Pie❖A Glass of House Rosé Wine$57.00 plus tax and gratuity for lunch. $67.00 plus tax and gratuity for dinner. Reserve your preferred seating time. For reservations call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@pennclubny.org.

november Wine Dinner | Thursday, November 12th. Come to the Penn Club for the next in our monthly four course wine dinner series, where each course is paired with the perfect glass of wine. Telmo Rodriguez offers wines from three regions of Spain and all vineyards are biody-namic. Menu:❖Pan Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Quince

Compote and Verjus Reduction Telmo Rueda Basa 2007, Rueda, Spain (Verdejo,

Viura, Sauvignon Blanc)❖Mussel Soup with Fennel and Saffron Telmo Rioja Lz 2008. Rioja, Spain

(Tempranillo)❖Venison Stew, Braised Red Cabbage and Truffle

Rutabaga Puree Telmo Dehessa Gago 2008, Toro, Spain (Tinto de

Toro a.k.a. Tempranillo)❖“Fall Sundae,” Caramel Icecream, Caramelized

Pear, Toasted Pecans and Balsamic Syrup MuscatReserve your preferred seating time between 6:00 and 8:00p.m. $74.00 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 cancella-tion policy in effect for this event.

traditional Thanksgiving Feast Buffet |Thursday, November 26th. Members are welcome to invite family and guests to an extraordinary Thanksgiving Buffet at your club. Our Executive Chef showcases his talents for this culinary event, which will leave you awe-struck by the warm, intimate ambience and generous nature and atten-tion to detail extended by the staff. Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet to include:❖Smoked Seafood ❖Shrimp Cocktail❖Cheeses and Patés ❖Composed Salads❖Pumpkin Soup

GrillRoomDailySpecialsmonday 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 compliment it! $4 flavored vodka specials too!

tuesday: Slider Night — Three Beef Sliders served with a basket of French fries and Chef John’s special sauce $12.75. Pair your sliders with two 8 oz. draft beers: our classic Yuengling draft and our seasonal draft $16.75.

Wednesday: “Smokehouse” BBQ Night — Choose from a selection of smoked and slow cooked BBQ meats and classic BBQ style sides all for up to $20.00.

thursday: Sink or SwimYuengling drafts $2.00 and all-you-can-eat cheese steaks $15.95.

ladies special!$2 White Zinfandels Every Thursday!

Bubbly Monday $39.50—Enjoy Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with a glass of Champagne cocktail

Indulgent Tuesday $39.50—Enjoy Char-Grilled Filet Mignon with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon

Prix-Fixed Wednesday $32.95—Enjoy the Three-Course Theater Menu all night long

Sweet Thursday $37.50—Savor Rabbit Loin Medallions with a glass of Port wine after dinner

Viva Vino Friday $36.00—Wind Down the Week with a bottle of well-selected Wine of the Month

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The December Wine Dinner will be December 11th and features wines from

Elk Cove in Willamette Valley, Oregon. Mark your calendars now before your

holiday season fills up!

All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (events@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.

HighlightsTESLA Test Drive EventMBA Admissions ConsultingSouth African Wine TastingLinda Fairstein on Law and Literature

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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Palestra FITNESS CENTERMonday–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.

Preventing the Flu:Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent the flu.

1.  Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When

you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2.  Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands

when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

3.  Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when

coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

4.  Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from

germs.

5.  Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches

something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.

6.  Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your

stress, drinks plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.

Historic Greenwich village taverns at christmasWalking tour |Saturday, January 2nd, 5:15 p.m. Toast in the New Year on this walking tour of historic speakeasies, pubs, and taverns celebrating the holiday season. Stops include a 1920s speakeasy frequented by Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald, and a haunt of Dylan Thomas, author of A Child’s Christmas in Wales. We will also see sites associated with Clement Clarke Moore, author of Twas the Night Be-fore Christmas, and O Henry, who penned the Christmas classic, The Gift of the Magi. Meeting place to be provided. Sponsored by NYC Discovery Walking Tours.$18 per person (drinks extra). For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online two weeks in advance of event.

Inter-Ivy Stand-up comedy night! |Monday, January 25th, 7:00 p.m. For one night, the Penn Club transforms into a showcase of New York’s top stand-up comedy talent. Come to the club to see some of the city’s funniest and smartest comedians. It’s all good clean fun, so don’t be scared to bring your officemates (or even your boss!) After the show the comedians will stick around for a meet-and-greet. Featuring a fresh lineup of topnotch comics and hosted by Ricky Butler. Ricky hustled his way to over 5 million video views on YouTube (showmanROT) and has been doing stand-up since mov-ing to NYC from LA three years ago.$37 plus tax and gratuity per member and $47 plus tax and gratuity per guest by July 7th at noon, $47 plus tax and gratuity for member walk-ins and $57 plus tax or gratuity for guest walk-ins. Cover includes two drinks, bar snacks, and show. For reservations, e-mail events@pennclubny.org or fax 212-403-6621 or RSVP online.