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.

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T H E P E N N C L U B O F N E W Y O R K

In is Issue2 General Manager’s Corner

3 Save-the-Date Events

4 Out-of-Club Entertainment

5 Reciprocal Clubs

6 Member Spotlight

7 Dining Specials

HapPENNings Calendar

Networking

Learning

Healthy

Entertainment

ARTICLEICONS

See at a glance what each article means for you!

Drinks

Dining

Snacks

DON’T MISS!

Young Alumni Brunch

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1ST

12:30–2:30 P.M.SEE PAGE 7

A Private Brie� ng with David L. Cohen, ExecutiveVice President of Comcast |

Monday, September 26th, 6:30 p.m. David L. Cohen is Executive Vice President of Comcast Corporation, one of the world’s leading media, entertain-ment and communication companies and is the majority owner and manager

of NBC Universal.A native of New York, Mr. Cohen graduated from Swarthmore College in 1977 with a BA and with a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School (summa cum laude) in 1981. From January 1992 to April 1997, Mr. Cohen served as Chief of Sta� to the Honorable Edward G. Rendell, the Mayor of the City

of Philadelphia. Mr. Cohen played a critical coordi-nating role in signi� cant budgetary and � nancial is-sues, in economic development activities, in collective bargaining negotiations, and in a wide variety of other policy and operational issues relating to the city. Mr. Cohen serves as Chairman of the Trustees of the Uni-versity of Pennsylvania and its Executive Committee. $25 per person plus tax and service charge for parties of 2 to 7. $30++ per member if you attend without a guest. $35++ per member and $50++ per guest for reservations made after Monday, September 19th. Program includes one drink with dry snacks and crudités. Seating is limited—RSVP early!

goal is to make professional networking a more social, fun and worthwhile experience.

Carol Vinelli, Certi� ed Executive CoachCarol Vinelli is an executive coach who helps professionals harness their strengths and skills to achieve maximum ful� ll-ment in their careers and personal lives.

She has over 30 years of business successes as an entre-preneur, sales executive and business coach. Carol has an MBA from Rutgers University, with an emphasis on Marketing and Finance. Her resourceful “roll up your sleeves” and “get-it-done” attitude, coupled with her astute observation skills contribute to the successes of her clients and their tangible measurable achievements.

R. Bonnie Haber, Founder and President of Corporate Calm LLC R. Bonnie Haber uses a highly e� ec-tive psycho-dynamic approach which enables business owners and executives

to overcome obstacles and signi� cantly increase their management and � nancial success. Bonnie has a B.A. from Vassar College, an M.A. from Columbia Uni-versity, and professional certi� cates in Organizational Development and Consultation, and Family Studies. Her expertise includes team building, marketing, and family business issues. $25 per member and $40 per guest plus tax and service charge by Monday, September 12th. $35 per member and $50 per guest plus tax and service for late reserva-tions. Program includes one drink with dry snacks and crudités.

A Toast to 2011: Annual Recent Grads Happy Hour |

Thursday, September 15th, 6:00–9:00 p.m. Please join us in a toast to the Class of 2011 at the Penn Club! Mix and mingle as we welcome a fresh crop of Penn graduates (club members and nonmem-bers alike) to New York. � is is an open house event. � ere will be complimentary food, drink specials, and no cover charge. We look forward to seeing you there! Drink tickets and clubhouse tours will be available to nonmembers.This event is free. Reservations are requested for headcount purposes. For reservations, visit http://www.pennclub.org/bash.

Put Your Networking on the Fast Track: Meet Your Peers |Organized by the Penn Club Women in BusinessMonday, September 19th. Registration: 6:30 p.m. Networking: 7:00p.m – 8:30 p.m. Want to gain a few presentation tips and expand your network with the Prince ton Club and other interclub members at the same time? Let two executive coaches provide you with ways to enhance your business-speak. � e

She has over 30 years of business successes as an entre-

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Book Group LuncheonIn April, 1985 Penn alum Jennifer Egan won the Pulitzer Prize in Fic-tion for A Visit From the Goon Squad. Please join us over catered lunch for a reading and discussion of her work. Attendees of the luncheon are especially encouraged to “meet the author” on November 2nd.

A Visit from the Goon Squad |by Jennifer EganMonday, September 19th, 12 noon. Readers will be pleased to discover that the star-crossed marriage of lucid prose and expertly deployed postmodern switcheroos that helped shoot Egan to the top of the genre-bending new school is alive in well in

this graceful yet wild novel. We begin in contemporaryish New York with kleptomaniac Sasha and her boss, rising music producer Bennie Salazar, before ¤ ashing back, with Bennie, to the glory days of Bay Area punk rock, and eventually forward, with Sasha, to a settled life. Egan’s overarching concerns are about how rebellion ages, in¤ uence corrupts, habits turn to addictions, and lifelong friendships ¤ uctuate and turn. $49 plus tax and service charge per member and $54 plus tax and service charge per guest by Monday, September 12th at noon. $54 plus tax and service charge per member and $59 plus tax and service charge per guest for late reservations. There is an attendance minimum for this program to take place; early RSVPs are encouraged. No walk-ins. This program includes book discussion and full bu� et luncheon with co� ee/tea and dessert.

G E N E R A L M A N A G E R ’ SCorner

As summer draws to a close, it’s worth noting that the past few months have certainly proved interesting. From record-breaking heat to torrential storms — with a tornado or two thrown in to the latest � nancial disruption — we have certainly faced some very out of the ordinary moments. Through all of it, your Club has continued to be a place of comfort and retreat.

With the start of the new academic year at Penn, the Penn Club also begins a new year of activities and programs. I do hope you all found time to enjoy the summer months, and I want to welcome you back to our great Club and its many o� erings.

Over the summer months, we performed our annual clean-ing and maintenance programs. All areas of the Clubhouse have been thoroughly cleaned, furnishings have been inspected and repaired or replaced where necessary, and � nishes and details have been touched up throughout the building. In short, we are well prepared for another year in the active life of our Club.

The Club ended its � scal year on June 30th; and I am pleased to report that we were able to � nish the 2010/2011

year in a modestly positive cash position. With the many challenges surrounding us, this is a noteworthy accomplish-ment. I’d like to thank the loyal and dedicated members of my team who made this feat possible, as well as recognize the tremendous support of our Club members.

We are still within our membership renewal process at this time. A signi� cant number of our members have already re-newed their memberships for the 2011/2012 year. If you are among those few who put those dues bills aside while you enjoyed the pleasures of summer, I urge you to renew your membership at your earliest convenience. The Penn Club provides great value in terms of networking and services. This year will once again be � lled with programs and events that will surely enhance your Penn Club experience.

My sta� and I are excited to be a part of your Penn Club life. Its status as a Platinum Club of America is a source of great pride to us all. Your comfort, safety and enjoyment are of top importance to us. We are eager to welcome you often to your home-away-from-home in New York.

—Peter M. Homberg, CCM

JUNEDorothy AhlgrenRussell Austin AldrichDavid C. AllonMatthew William Amal� tanoLoren B. Amsell, Ph.D.Jerry Dawson BegleyAaron Joseph Bloom� eldThomas Aulden Burcher, IIJean F. BurkaChloe Petschek CaanMichael Anthony CargoD’Andre CarrWilliam Matthew CarterJerome Patrick A. CastilloAmelia CataldoSiddarth ChandrasekharLance M. ChaseSusan Hardison Chase

Udayan ChattopadhyayCaitlin CherryBenjamin Lane ChirlinNancy CollinsWhitney McKelvy CostinLloyd DanzigJoseph A. DiMennoAshley Dana DreyfusPei DuJohn Christopher DunaganRachael DurkinRobert M. EllisonMax FeldmanMichael A. FittsAnna FountaineRichard L. Fruin, Jr.Victor GavrilovGiulia GiordanoPatrick L. Go

Samuel HaberD. Winslow HarshawRebecca M. HellerElizabeth Gregg HendeePatrick Anthony HernandezLaura HerringEvelyn M. Ho� man-HollandJoanne HolderPierre HotimskyKolin Clark HribarAllison Lena HuberlieCaitlin Ruth IshamJonathan Jean-PierreAbigail B. JohnstonJillian JourdainAlvin S. KanofskyMartin S. KarpehRichard L. KatzTaehyun Kim

Susan KominskiJennifer L. KornblauMatthew Robert LabovitzStephen Michael LaFataJordan LaurieOren LavieAdena Lucia Ching Tso LavinBrian LavinSusan M. LenoxMargarita LevinJordan H. LevineGeneva LongAndrews MacalasterJohn Edward Madsen, IIIEduardo MayoralAlexandra McDonoughStephanie McIntyreLex O. McMillan, IIIRichard Joseph Meene

Julie L. MeisterRichard W. MeisterJack Phiyong MoErica MonroseMichael MovsovichFrancois Nader, MDGabrielle Marin NaglerMikhail NikolaevAlexander D. NilssonCharlotte Corbett NorenFrank W. OlanderAmber Ashley ParkerHitel PatelMeredith Ellen PerryAndrew PetersEthan PineKelcie Leanne PinickMelisande C. PobladorMary PollartKrystina PriestSamantha G. PrinceLinnea Rading

Kalyani RaviDerek RichJoshua Eric RobertsAlex RomanEileen RomingerRobert RomingerChad RoseCarlye Eleanor RosenthalMelvyn C. RothmanVincent A. RussoJohn J. RydzewskiJohn D. SantoleriSamuel SayeghCarole V. ScherzerLarry S. ScherzerElizabeth ScottLouis R. Serno� Brett ShaheenSaleh ShayaTadashi ShidaSandra ShorensteinJohn R. Sides

Justin Parsons SiefertDaniela StefovskaBenjamin Eric SteinbergWilliam A. SteinbergerConstantine StephanoKenneth M. SternJe� rey StewartSuzanne Rheault StewartSusan StollBenjamin Anton StrateDaniel SusskindErin Morgan SweeneyJason TaubMaximilian D. ThompsonKatherine L. TokarDavid Mark TurnerCharles Edward ViethClaudia Powell ViethCharles Vieth, Jr.Lynden O. VolpeLu WangZachary J. Wasserman

Kent R. WeberJe� rey WeinsteinNicole WeisenburgerEdmond H. WeissBeverly WinartoTien Tien WooCarolyn WuYin Yin WuXavier Yuan YangKyle YeagerKristen YoungJingcai ZhuChristopher Alexei Zuk

JULYAndrey AleevTimothy McAlpine BaconAlexis Berg-MarmarMarie A. BernardElizabeth Mary BlakeSamantha M. BloomTatiana Blue

Francis S. Branin, IIICourtney Campbell BuieGeorgina Elizabeth ButlerWilliam Anthony CallananHarry S. Cherken, Jr.Inji ChoiTair ChokinDrew R. CoblitzAmanda L. CollettIgnacio CrespoMichael CzubakowskiAnne L. DannacherCaitlin Alexandra DemkinRichard D. DiehlPorter DrakeRobert Matthew EldridgeA. Kale FeinAndrea FrantzBenjamin FriedmanMarie P. FureyPhillip Graham GallagherAlyssa Grab� eld

Deborah Diller Grab� eldAdam GrossRobert Allen HammerJonathan HartiganZenas Hutcheson, IVRachel IvanhoeJames JankoskiBarbara Ellen KahnCaryn R. KaroLado LebanidzeAndrew Mado� Sean Meriwether MahoneyAtlee MelilloJohn P.L. MiscioneSophia OlenderMahesh V. ParlikadHemal PathakRoya RashtchiRebecca ReicherterJoshua H. RittenbergJe� rey RossPiervincenzo Russo

Stacy Miriam SadoveAnjali SalvadorKendra Leane SandidgeDouglas E. StambaughLauren C. StatesJulia King SwansonKazumi TeuneLewis E. ThayneNicolas VallsMatthew F. van VoorhisRonald WeissmanSarah Edwards WillitsJames Carl WillmerAlexander Witkes

Welcome New June and July Members

Soirée des Mélodies |Wednesday, September 21st Performance: 7:30–8:30 p.m. Post-Recital Mingling: 8:30–9:00 p.m. Prix-� xe Dinner Menu Available: 6:00–9:00 p.m. An evening of � ne dining and music, including works by Fauré, Brahms, and Nadia Boulanger.

Praised for her "rich dramatics" (� e Boston Globe), soprano Pamela Stein has earned a reputation for bringing passion, intelligence and style to every performance. � rough an international singing career that has included ev-erything from Baroque opera to working with some of some of today's most prominent composers. In recent years, she appeared on a PBS documentary singing the music of Pulitzer Prize winning composer David Lang. Ms.

Stein received her Master's degree in vocal performance from � e Peabody Conser-vatory of � e Johns Hopkins University.

Hailed as “a pianist of irreproachable virtuosity, deep artistic maturity, and powerful presence,” Aleksandra Sasha Kozlov has performed as soloist and collaborative artist in venues including Weill Recital Hall and Victoria Hall. Her performances have been broadcast internationally on live TV and radio. Notable merits include a CD released in fall 2010 by NASCOR Records, distributed worldwide and critically acclaimed. She

earned her Masters degree in Solo Piano Performance from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, and is a proud polyglot.

$25 per person plus tax and service charge for Music Only. $59.95 per person plus tax and gratuity for Music and Four Course Prix-Fixe Dinner. Reservations required by Wednesday, September 14th and become � nal sale on that date. Admission includes one drink.

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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.

EV ENTS

Save-the-Date Full House NightWednesday, November 2nd, 7:00 p.m.

Jennifer Egan Visits the Penn ClubJennifer Egan graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1985. She is the author of Invisible Circle, which was released as a feature � lm by Fine Line in 2011, Emerald City and Other Stories, Look at Me, which was nominated for the National Book Award in 2001, and the bestselling � e Keep. Her new book, A Visit From the

Goon Squad, is a national bestseller and winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. It is also being adapted by HBO into a television series. Jennifer Egan writes frequently in the New York Times Magazine.

Budd MacKenzie, Trust in EducationCome hear Budd MacKenzie, founder of Trust in Education, talk about his experiences leading a grassroots non-pro� t organization in Afghanistan. Trust in Education has been active in Afghan villages for seven years, and works to provide education, economic and health care assistance. With villagers providing the labor, TIE has funded schools

for girls, community learning centers, and economic development programs. MacKenzie will have recently returned from one of his bi-annual trips to Afghanistan and will have very current news about the country.

Florimond Smoor, Executive Chef of the Penn ClubSpend an unforgettable evening with the Penn Club of New York’s Executive Chef Florimond Smoor. Join our chef in the kitchen as you participate in an exclusive and intimate cooking seminar. Take part in this hands-on event to get the inside scoop on ingredients, recipes, and

technique. Reservations are extremely limited. Before joining us at the Penn Club, Chef Smoor used to be the executive chef at the famed Plaza Hotel.

Goon Squad, is a national bestseller and winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. It is Goon Squad, is a national bestseller and winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. It is Goon Squad

for girls, community learning centers, and economic development programs. MacKenzie

technique. Reservations are extremely limited. Before joining us at the Penn Club, Chef

Peer Learning Café |Tuesday, October 11th, 7:00 p.m. Join us as we facilitate a peer-learning conversation among executives and man-agers about the challenges and potentials of managing across generational di� er-

ences. � is event is not a traditional presenta-tion. It is a discussion that guides seasoned leaders to share their experience and learn from each other. Rather than o� ering “expert advice” (which often remains unutilized), this discussion will tap into the tremendous collective intelligence in the room and inspire participants to own the challenge of managing across generations.Participants who will bene� t most from this event are senior executives and middle managers.Joel Mausner, PhD, is Managing Principal of Workplace Psychology. He has over 30 years experience as an expert in human behavior, leadership development and organization ef-fectiveness.Esther Matte is Principal at Communications Esther Matte. She specializes in collaborative group work and has expertise in a variety of innovative group communication methods.

$15 per member and $30 per guest plus tax and service charge by Tuesday, October 4th. $25 per member and $40 per guest plus tax and service charge for late reservations.

Annual Hedge Fund Panel |

Tuesday, October 18th, 7:00 p.m. For the 13th year in a row, the Penn Club hosts a panel discussion featuring the “Next Generation” of emerging hedge fund leaders, speaking their minds and answering

your questions in a fast-paced and exciting format. Sophisticated industry professionals have come to count on this event as a guide to what the very latest trends are in this industry. Serving on the panel will be an aggressive and dynamic set of hedge fund managers. Panel discussions with this group are famous for tak-ing on the toughest questions. We will discuss the multi-billion dollar annual pay of top managers; the hedge fund managers that have gone to jail recently; the blowups and frauds, as well as the winners of the industry; how hedge fund analysts get seeded and go out to

start their own hedge funds; and how the most sophisticated family o« ces around the USA incubate new hedge funds. $15 per member by Tuesday, October 11th at noon and $25 per member for late reservations. Members have the option of signing for drinks. $35 per guest (includes a drink) plus tax and service charge by Tuesday, October 11th at noon and $45 per guest (includes a drink) plus tax and service charge for late reservations.

Young Alumni Homecoming Celebration |

Wednesday, October 26th, 7:30 p.m. Isn’t it always sunny in Philadelphia? Let’s take a trip down memory lane, and visit the city of Brotherly Love. Forget about pigskin and

defensive linemen, we’re commemorating Homecoming di� erently this year — we’re celebrating everything Philly. � ink cheese steaks, fanatic sports fans, the Liberty Bell, and cannolis. � e Penn Club Young Alumni Committee invites you and a guest to the � fth club-spon-sored Young Alumni Homecoming Pre-Game Bash. Warm up for the big weekend with complimentary beer, wine, soda, and snacks. See old friends, make new ones, and celebrate Penn’s forthcoming victory in style. What are yous guys doing on Wednesday? Going to this “jawn” at the Penn Club, of course.All members from the class of ’96 to ’11 and their guests are welcome to attend. This event is free. Members are welcome to bring 1 lucky guest. This popular event sells out — please RSVP to guarantee entry. Walk-ins have been turned away at the door in past years. Don’t let this happen to you!

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Events

OUTOFCLUB EV ENTS

A Labor Day Weekend Event: Greenwich Village Labor History and Dessert Tour |

Saturday, September 3rd, 2:00 p.m. A tour of sites associ-ated with the rise of labor and Greenwich Village, with stops associated with Emma Goldman, John Reed, the IWW, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and the site of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory � re, which sparked the union movement. Along the way, we will celebrate

the fruits and advancements of labor, with a dessert sampling from cupcakes to Lilac chocolate. $26 per person (includes sweets). Reservations due by Thursday, Septem-ber 1st at noon.

Historic Tribeca and September 11th Remembrance Tour |

Saturday, September 10th, 12:00 noon. A tour of the “trian-gle below Canal Street”, which covers historical stops such as the Mercantile Exchange and Washington Market Park, as well as sites examining the neighborhood’s resilience during September 11, including St Peters and St Pauls Churches, which served as aid stations for rescuers; the Ground Zero Cross, the North Moore Street � rehouse;

and the building where Mayor Guiliani viewed the tragedy.$18 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, September 8th at noon.

Follies |Friday, September 23rd. Dinner 6:00 p.m.; Show 8:00 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for Stephen Sondheim’s Follies, starring two-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters, four-time Tony nominee Jan Maxwell, two-time Tony nominee Danny Burstein, Ron Raines and Olivier Award winner Elaine Paige. When former members of the Weismann Follies reunite on the eve of their theater’s demolition, two couples remember

their past and face the harsher realities of the present. � e shadows of their younger selves remind them of the complicated steps they’ve danced, both on the stage and throughout their lives.Tickets for this rare limited engagement are sure to ¤ y out the door — get yours today!$169.95 per person plus tax and service charge includes dinner at the Club and show. Final sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. Res-ervations due Thursday, August 18th. Late RSVPs will incur a $10.00 fee per ticket and are subject to availability.

NY Philharmonic: John Corigliano, Dvorak Symphony No. 7 |

Friday, September 30th. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Concert: 8:00 p.m.

Program: John Corigliano: One Sweet Morning, for mezzo-soprano and orchestra

Dvorák: Symphony No. 7 Artists: Alan Gilbert, Conductor; Stephanie Blythe, Mezzo-Soprano

$118.95 per person plus tax and service charge. Includes dinner in the Club and show. Final sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. Reservations due by Friday, September 2nd.

An Insider’s Guide to Art — 57th Street |Saturday, October 15th, 2011, 2:00 p.m. Join us to view art along 57th Street in Manhat-tan, guided by Suzanne Julig of Suzanne Julig Art Advisory. A major crossroad of the New York art world, 57th Street is home to

galleries and auction houses featuring work in all media ranging from 19th century painting, blue-chip modernism through contemporary. Enjoy a lecture about each exhibition, as well as unique insights into the art business and collecting. Suzanne Julig is a � ne art professional with twenty-� ve years in the � eld. She guides new and experienced collectors through all facets of building and maintaining art collections. She holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in art history, and is an Adjunct Instructor at NYU and the Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Before founding her art advisory business, she was a Director at three prominent New York galleries.$40 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, October 13th at noon.

� e Mountaintop |Friday, October 21st. Dinner 6:00 p.m.; Show 8:00 p.m. Katori Hall’s � e Moun-taintop, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett, is a reimagining of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, after delivering his legendary “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech. When room-service is delivered by a young woman with a mysterious identity, King is forced to confront his past, as well as his legacy to his people.$194.95 per person plus tax and service charge includes dinner at the Club and show. Final sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. Res-ervations due Thursday, August 18th. Late RSVPs will incur a $10.00 fee per ticket and are subject to availability.

NY Philharmonic: Kurt Masur Conducts Shostakovich and Schubert |

Friday, October 28th.Dinner: 6:00 p.m.Concert: 8:00 p.m.

Program includes: Schubert: Symphony in B minor, Un� nished Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13, Babi Yar Artists: Kurt Masur: Conductor; Sergei Leiferkus: Baritone; New York Choral Artists$123.95 per person plus tax and service charge. Includes dinner in the Club and show. Final sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. Reservations due by Monday, October 3rd.

at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, after delivering his legendary “I’ve

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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.

Save the Date

Wednesday, November 2ndFull House Night: A Visit from Jennifer

Egan, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Full House Night: Budd MacKenzie, Trust

in EducationFull House Night: Chef Florimond SmoorTuesday, November 8thSingles Mixer 40+Friday, November 11thClub Oª ces Closed for Veterans DayMonday, November 14thBook Group LuncheonThursday, November 17thTheater Evening: GodspellFriday, November 18thTheater Evening: NY Philharmonic—

Haydn and BrucknerMonday, November 21stCraft Beer TastingThursday, November 24thClub Oª ces Closed for ThanksgivingFriday, November 25thClub Oª ces Closed for Day After

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Stress Free FridaysReceive a 10% savings on everymassage booked on a Friday

during the month of September.

Commemorate Your Nuptials at the Penn ClubCelebrate love and commitment at the Penn Club of New York. � e club o� ers a vari-ety of elegant rooms for receptions and weddings

— for all to take pleasure in! From fabulous galas to intimate a� airs, we o� er creative and contemporary cuisine, beautiful settings and polished service for your special occasion. Let us be a part of the start of your life together. Out-of-town members who are planning a wedding in New York can help support the Club by recommending our venue to event planners. After all, a referral is the greatest form of ¤ attery. And if you know of someone who is getting married, please recommend them to the Club! You can facilitate this by sponsoring their function at the clubhouse. May all marriages be � lled with the right ingre-dients: a heap of love, a dash of humor, a touch of romance, and a beginning at the Penn Club of New York! To request menus and room rates, please call the catering oª ce at 212.403.6619.

Featured Member Bene� t!International Club Network (ICN): Additional Golf Club Privileges

Penn Club members have the opportunity to enhance the reciprocal club bene� ts that you now receive from the Club. Because our club is a city club, we do not have many private golf and country clubs to reciprocate with due to the lack of parity in our club facilities. If you love to golf, this may be a useful bene� t for you. In addition, our recip-rocal clubs in Asia are very strict about not allowing those who reside in Asia to utilize their club. With ICN, as long as you reside beyond a 200km radius from the club you wish to visit you may utilize their facilities. Joining ICN extends the reciprocal club network now available to you. Private clubs of all types, such as golf, country, racquet, athletic, yacht, and ski clubs are now open to you to make your business trips more productive and your vacations more enjoyable. ICN has more than 250 a« liated private clubs in 20 countries, and will contact private clubs on your behalf to make your reservation wherever you may go even if they are not listed as being a« liated with ICN, making this bene� t virtually unlimited.Penn Club members save $100/year and the $500 initia-tion fee is waived. Penn Club members’ ICN fee is only $150 per year. If you were a member of a private club that is not a« liated with ICN, you would be required to pay a $500 initiation fee and $250 per year. Your spouse/domestic partner also becomes a member without ad-ditional cost (as long as s/he is also a Penn Club member) and enjoys all of the same advantages you do. You must be a current member in good standing to join and con-tinue to take advantage of this low rate.To learn more about this exciting bene� t, visit the ICN web site. It gives you the latest information available about this bene� t, including the current clubs in the portfolio and answers to frequently asked questions.

Penn Club members have access to over 150 reciprocal clubs worldwide. Two such examples are the reciprocal clubs below.

Royal Scots Club — Edinburgh, ScotlandSituated in one of Edinburgh’s � nest Georgian streets, � e Royal Scots Club o� ers that rare combination: the charm of a country house hotel with a cozy club atmosphere. More per-sonal than a hotel, the clubhouse is a perfect home from home to relish the culture and

character of Scotland’s capital city. Founded in 1919 as a tribute to those who fell in � e Great War, � e Royal Scots Club is proud of its heritage. Traditional values are very important to members and sta� . Courtesy, personal service and warm hospitality are at the very heart of the Club. � e building boasts many unique architectural features, creating a warm ambiance, which is relaxed and comfortable. All of the guest suites, whether standard or superior size, o� er modern facilities, some with scenic views over the rooftops to Fife or to private gardens to the front.If you are planning to dine at the clubhouse while visiting, please note that gentlemen are expected to wear a jacket and tie for lunch between Monday and Friday, and a jacket and tie for dinner Monday thru � ursday. For reservations, call +44 (0) 131 556 4270 or e-mail info@royalscotsclub.com for more information.

Rainier Club — Seattle, WashingtonImagine walking up the steps of a historic mansion after a day out on the town. You turn the key and � nd yourself in the lap of luxury. � e Rainier Club’s overnight suites have been appointed with exquisite design, allowing you to feel truly at home in the midst

of downtown Seattle.Founded in 1888, � e Rainier Club is a vital part of Seattle’s future as well as a cornerstone of the city’s history. From the moment you enter the club, you know that you have arrived in a very special place.� e clubhouse o� ers a wide-range of amenities, including room accommo-dations, health club, and dining facilities. Guests will discover � ne dining in the sophisticated and intimate Heritage Room. � ose seeking a relaxed dining alternative will � nd it in the newly remodeled casual atmosphere of the Fireside Lounge. � e health club, located on the 5th ¤ oor, o� ers a cardiovascular room, strength training room, and a dry sauna. For reservations, call 206.296.6848 or e-mail frontdesk@therainierclub.com.

For a Letter of Introduction to any of our reciprocal clubs, please contact Barbara Nevels at 212.403.6620 or e-mail bnevels@pennclubny.org.

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Young Alumni Brunch

Joseph Stiglitz at the Cornell Club

All That Sparkles: Get Your Estate and Antique Jewelry Appraised

Yom Kippur

Club Offi ces Closed for Columbus Day

Peer Learning CaféPassport Dinner Series – Thailand

Insider’s Guide to Art – 57th Street

Book Group Luncheon: Pearl Buck in ChinaWomen in Business Intra Club

11th Annual Hedge Fund Panel

Theater Evening: The Mountaintop

Young Alumni Homecoming CelebrationOctober Wine Dinner

Class of 1980s and 1990s Happy Hour

NY Philharmonic –Schubert andShostakovichAll-Club Halloween Ball

Events CalendarEvents Calendar

Networking Learning Healthy Entertainment Drinks Dining Snacks

*These events are out-of-club and attendees should go directly to the instructed location.

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Club Offi ces Closed for Labor Day

A Response Revisited: Remembering 9/11 Through Art

Historic Tribeca and September 11th Remembrance Tour

First Day of Main Dining Room Service

2nd Annual Ladies Night: Squash in the CityBulls and Bears Intra Club

Passport Dinner Series–Austria

A Toast to 2011–Annual Recent Grads Happy Hour

Book Group Luncheon: A Visit from the Goon SquadPut Your Networking on the Fast Track: Meet Your Peers

Real Estate Investment Club

Soirée des Mélodies

Theater Evening: Follies

A Private Briefi ng with David L. CohenHedge Club Investment Intra Club

Rosh Hashanah

NY Philharmonic –John Corigliano, Dvorak Symphony No. 7

Events Calendar

Networking Learning Healthy Entertainment Drinks Dining Snacks

*These events are out-of-club and attendees should go directly to the instructed location.

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).

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CornerMEMBERSHIP

Join an Intra Club!Intra Clubs (special interest groups within the club) are a way for you to get to know your fellow Penn Club members. To view the list of Intra Clubs log on to the Members Only portion of our Web site at www.pennclub.org and click on “Bulletin Board”. For more information about joining or starting an Intra Club, please e-mail membership@pennclubny.org.

Bulls and Bears Intra Club |Tuesday, September 13th, 6:30 p.m. The Bulls and Bears Club con-

venes on the � rst 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 Leader Tom Galvin (tom@galvin-am.com) to learn more.

The Real Estate Investment Intra Club |

Tuesday, September 20th, 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 David-son, (LDavidson@newmarkkf.com) to learn more. 

Hedge Fund Investing Intra Club |Monday, September 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 investment partner-ships or pools that may invest and trade in many di� erent markets, strategies, and instruments. Please contact Intra Club Captain Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02, (dorothynickelson@comcast.net) to learn more.

Penn Women in Business Intra Club |

Monday, October 17th, 6:30 p.m. Penn Women in Business’ goal is to assist women in meeting their professional

goals whether it be through exploring business issues, using problem-solving techniques, or mak-ing introductions. Please contact Intra Club Captain Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02, (dorothynickelson@comcast.net) to learn more.▶ Penn Women in Business’ Put Your Networking on the Fast Track: Meet Your Peers on 9/19 is in lieu of a September meeting.

All Intra Club reservations can be made at rsvp@pennclubny.org.

SEEN & HEARD

Check out these shots from our Members’ Annual Party on June 14th!

Jason Jaslow, John Hover, Pamela Stein

Josh Roberts and Sean O’Keefe

Seth and Stacey Weinberg

Samantha Somach and

Friend

Seth and Stacey Weinberg

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Diana GittelmanDiana B. Gittelman received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from the University of Pennsylvania and is a graduate of the Class of 1973. She later went on to study law at Rutgers University, and in 1991 received training as a mediator. She has been practicing this exclusively since 1996.As an out of town member, Diana comes into the Club about two days a week to utilize the work space on the 11th � oor and to dine in either the Grill Room or the Main Dining Room. From time to time, you may also � nd her relaxing in the Benjamin Franklin Room.When she is not at work, Diana enjoys playing with her dog, gardening, cooking and

spending time with her nine grandchildren. Although she doesn’t mind discussing law, she would rather � ll her days with conversations about politics, or even better—food! She currently resides in Great Barrington, Massachusetts with her husband. Recently, they bought a winter home in the beautiful Sunshine State! Well-rounded and vastly traveled, Mrs. Diana Gittelman has been a Penn Club member since 2006.

To audition for member spotlight, please e-mail membership@pennclubny.org.

Bulls and Bears Intra Club |

Michael Phillips and Selena Yin

§Overnight guests at the clubhouse now enjoy the convenience of printing their boarding passes from the Boarding Pass Kiosk in the front lobby, by the coat room. This amenity is available to members and guests at no charge.

Sharon and Elliott Weinstein

David and Elsie Andrews

Grill ROOM

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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 —Austria |

Wednesday, September 14th, 7:00 p.m. Here’s your chance to go around the world — without ever leaving New York! � ere’s no need to rack up those frequent ¤ ier miles. With our

Passport Dinner Series, you embark on a gastro-nomic adventure to six di� erent countries. � is is a multi-month journey, with visits to Austria, � ailand, Italy, Australia, France, and Japan. And don’t forget your passport booklet! For every din-ner you attend, you will receive an o« cial club stamp. No luggage fees, security lines, or middle seats — Penn Club travel is all about pleasure. Anyone who attends all 6 of the dinner series will get a chance to win a complimentary dinner for two. ❖ Herb spaetzle with braised oxtail, leeks and

wild mushroom

❖ Heirloom tomato salad with goat cheese and styrian pumpkinseed oil

❖ Wiener schnitzel: breaded veal cutlet with truffl e fi ngerling potatoes and lingonberries

❖ Nusspalatschinken: crepes fi lled with nuts and bittersweet chocolate glaze

$59.95 plus tax and service charge. Reserve your

OKTOBERFESTFor September and October, featured Beers only $5.00

• Samuel Adams Octoberfest

• Blue Point Oktoberfest

• Spaten Oktoberfest

ENJOY BEER AND COCKTAILS AT “THIRD THURSDAY” HAPPY HOURS EVERY MONTH |

$1.00 Yuengling drafts

$4.00 fl avored vodka drinks

Beginning in October. 

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 frineds! 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*

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

The Main Dining Room will re-open Monday, September 12th!

Main DiningROOMMonday-Friday: Lunch 12 noon–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 PM

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

Sunday: Continental Breakfast 7–11 AM

Benjamin FranklinROOMMonday-Friday: Complimentary Co� ee 10–11 AMKite & Key Bar 4–10:30 PM

Library open daily 24 hours

*plus tax and service charge

Austria |

Passport Dinner Series, you embark on a gastro-

Check out our NEW Main Dining Room Specials!➘SEEN

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preferred seating time between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. For reservations, call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@pennclubny.org or RSVP online. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy in e� ect for this event.

Young Alumni Brunch |Saturday, October 1st

Your Choice of Two: Mimosa, Bloody Mary, Screwdriver, Orange Juice, Co� ee or Tea

ANDHomemade potato chips, baba ghanoush,

and fresh veggiesAND

Penn Club BurgerOr

Garden Vegetable OmeletOr

Arugula Salad with Grilled Shrimp, Crispy Onions & Pesto Vinaigrette

All other beverages are a la carte.

$30 per person plus tax and service charge. Reserve your preferred seating time between 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy in e� ect for this Grill Room event.

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.

HAPPY HOUR |$2 Yuengling Drafts EVERY Thursday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 27th, 6:30 p.m.

Whether you’re from the shoulder pad generation or the grunge era, run into old friends and make new ones at our Class-y Happy Hours.

Sip cocktails and munch on hors d’oeuvres while reminiscing about the good old days. Fondly remember school pranks, and bring

each other up to date on what has happened since you’ve gone your separate ways. 

We’re phasing out weekly class happy hours in favor of these bi-annual reunion celebrations.

$20 per person plus tax and service charge. Includes plated hors d’oeuvres and two beverages (house cocktails, wine or beer). Reservations due by Monday, October 24th.

CLASS OF 1980S AND 1990S HAPPY HOUR |

Thursday, October 27th, 6:30 p.m.

CLASS OF 1980S AND 1990S HAPPY HOUR |

Thursday, October 27th, 6:30 p.m.

CLASS OF 1980S AND 1990S HAPPY HOUR |

Thursday, October 27th, 6:30 p.m.

CLASS OF 1980S AND 1990S HAPPY HOUR |

Young Alumni Brunch |

Grill ROOM

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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.

HighlightsDavid L. CohenPassport Dinner Series – AustriaToast to 2011Soirée des Mélodies

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 fi tness routine today.

National Cholesterol Education Month |

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. National Cholesterol Education Month is also a good time to learn about lipid pro� les and about food and lifestyle choices that help you reach personal cholesterol goals.High blood cholesterol a� ects over 65 million Americans. It is a serious condition that increases your risk for heart disease. The higher your cho-lesterol level, the greater the risk. You can have high cholesterol and not know it. Lowering cholesterol levels that are too high lessens your risk for developing heart disease and reduces the chance of having a heart attack or dying of heart disease.Now is a good time to schedule your annual physical with your primary care physician and get to know your numbers!

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

Rule 5: Reciprocal Club UsageWhen a member of the Club wishes to use a reciprocal club, a letter of introduction to that club must be obtained from the Club Executive O« ces during business hours within the 24 hours’ notice. � is letter of introduction is conditional on the member’s Club account status being current. A member should be prepared to present a valid Club membership card and/or other forms of identi� cation at the reciprocal club. Members must accompany any guests to reciprocal clubs. While at the reciprocal club, it is assumed that members will conduct themselves as � tting representatives of the Club and will act in accordance with the reciprocal club’s rules. Inap-propriate behavior at the reciprocal club may result in a Club member’s loss of reciprocal club privileges and other disciplin-ary action in accordance with these Rules.

Inspiring Service “� e great aim and end of all learning is service to society.”Don’t throw away those old winter coats! Save them for donation to our December Coat Drive.� ank you, Cherie, Paul, Ira and Jana. PENNdulums@gmail.com

P E N N D U L U M S

LUNCH SPECIALWe know how valuable your time is. That’s why we created an express lunch. Soup du jour and a gourmet sandwich for $29.95. Look for it on our Main Dining Room menu in September!

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