Serenity Spa Day PackageIf you need an escape from the weather or from the offi ce, or if you just need a break, the Penn Club has a Special for you! With our new Serenity Spa Day Package, receive a whole afternoon of pampering in one of

our luxurious guest rooms. Packages may also be purchased as a gift for a special someone! The package includes:

• Day use of a deluxe sleeping room (12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) • A one hour in-room massage • In-room manicure and pedicure • In-room service of wine, fruit, and cheese

$350.00 plus tax and service charge. For reservations and more information, call the Front Desk at 212.403.6533. Please note that there is a 48-hour cancellation policy.

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A Dangerous Woman: America’s Original Superstar

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Friday, April 25th. 6:00 p.m. Reception, 6:30 p.m. Dinner.

Looking for a chance to dine in the main dining room? Want to

embark on a culinary adventure right here in New York? If so, this event is sure to please! Come mingle with fellow members and experience the � avors of Italy at this festive reception and dinner. Enjoy a delizioso 4-course Italian meal paired with an amazing selection of Italian wines. Viva Italia!❖ R: Ferrari Brut nv

❖ F C: Prosciutto Di ParmaFresh Burrata, Heirloom Tomatoes and 25 year aged BalsamicFeudi di San Gregorio, Rosaura 2012

❖ S C: Langoustines PestoBaby Artichokes, Lemon Confi t and Shaved BotargaFeudi di San Gregorio, Falanghina 2012

❖ T C: Braised Veal CheekArugula Ravioli, Cippolini Onion and Truffl e Jus Travaglini, Gattinara 2007

❖ D C: Homemade Tiramisu with RaspberriesMoscato Briccontondo, Fontanafredda 2012

Penn Club’s esteemed Executive Chef Florimond Smoor previously worked as the Executive Chef at the famed Plaza Hotel and Warldorf-Astoria. His vision for authentic Italian cuisine is not to be missed!$80.00 plus tax and service charge. For reservations, please call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@pennclubny.org. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy.

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“� e GPA Game” |Monday, April 28th. 7:00 p.m. Gaining admission to college has become both a much more complicated and competitive process in the last decade. At the same time, colleges have embarked on marketing e� orts to encourage as many students as they can to know about their institution and to apply. � is leaves high school students and their parents confused about whom the colleges are likely to admit and what they are really looking for in their applicants—which factors are the most important.“� e GPA Game” is a fun and interactive exercise that illustrates which aspects of the students’ application will help them in admissions and which will jeopardize their chance of being accepted to the college of their choice. Should my child apply for a summer program? How important is the essay? Is it better to take AP classes or have a higher GPA?

Janet Rosier, an experienced and knowledgeable Independent Educational Consultant will lead the participants through the steps of the game, explain the importance of each segment, and host a Question and

Answer session. Her � rm, Janet Rosier’s Educational Resources, recently celebrated its 11th anniversary of guiding students to colleges that are a good � t academically as well as socially and emotionally by

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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providing an individualized plan for each student. Janet has guided hundreds of students from across the greater New York City region and beyond, as well as international students through the maze that is college admissions. She works with students from public, private, parochial, and boarding schools to � nd appropriate college choices. Please join her for this fun and informative program tailored for parents of high school students and those students.$15 per member and $25 per guest for reservations made by Monday, April 21st. $25 per member and $35 per guest for late reservations. Please RSVP online or by emailing rsvp@pennclubny.org.

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our luxurious guest rooms. Packages may also be purchased

Alan KesslerAndrew M. KlugerAndrew SandoeBenjamin Jacob FrankBrian SlaterCarlos Gonzalez

Clare Herlihy DychCourtney B. SpaethDanielle Antalff yDeborah McMullanDerrick SmithElizabeth Lowe

Graham EricksenHayato RyukiJames KellyJessica L. VandenHeuvelJiri StejskalJo Maitland Weiss

Justin WintersKameron A. JonesKatharine M. HamlinLourdes M. FuentesMatthew N. ShenkmanNikhil Gidwani

Paul C. LittleRichard T. SweetRoberto BarziTeddy K. KangTony WangVikram Chachra

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

Each One, Reach One Membership Drive� e 20th anniversary “Each One, Reach One” membership drive calls upon each and every member to do their part in bringing in at least one new member to join the Club.Membership Eligibility:• Immediate family members of Penn alumni (parents, grandparents,

siblings, children and grandchildren over age 21) are welcome to join the Penn Club as Penn-a� liated members. Membership rates are based on age and location.

• Th ose allied with affi liate organizations, such as M.I.T. Club of New York, University of Chicago, Franklin & Marshall, Vanderbilt, or Trinity College, can join as affi liate members.

• Penn Club members can propose those not connected with Penn or an a� liate institution as an associate member. Another member is required to second the candidacy.

• Spousal/domestic life partners can join with no initiation fee. Th e annual dues are only $325 plus tax. � is gives your other half the convenience of using the Club and reciprocal clubs worldwide on their own.

If you have any questions or wish to request that membership information be sent to your friend, colleague or loved ones, please contact the Membership Admissions O� ce at 212-403-6627 (email: membership@pennclub.org).

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It gives me great pleasure to announce that The Penn Club has once again been awarded the prestigious Distinguished Gold Club of the World award, determined by the annual Clubs of the World award program conducted by Boardroom magazine. It is one of the most respected trade publications serving private clubs. The award program uses a club-specific rating system that recognizes the club, its management, and its staff based on a proprietary criteria and evaluation process that distills and measures a clubs member experience. I am very proud of the entire team here.

Our catering office has come up with an “outreach catering program.” We will be contacting members, who have had business and social events at our facility, to remind them that we are ready to plan and throw amazing events for them and those they know. Whenever you or someone you know is thinking of hosting an event, Club members are asked to think first about hosting your event at the Club house and encourage family members, co-workers, and friends to host their function at our beautiful facility.

This is a wonderful way for members to support your Club. Members can sponsor events for their guests so that they have access to our Distinguished Gold Club, delicious dishes, and fine service by our Club catering department. Your guests can pay for their event on their own (you need not pay for their event nor be present at the event).

As part of our outreach, we are looking to connect with event planners within your firms and those you know so that we may introduce our venue as an option available to them. Even if you are a non-resident or international member, if your company has events in Manhattan, please contact bnevels@pennclubny.org with your company’s events coordinator information. Your referral would be most appreciated, and we will be sure to make you proud of your recommendation.

On behalf of the entire Penn Club team, thank you and happy spring!

—R. Mark Jezierski

“Each One, Reach One” RecognitionThe Board of Directors would like to thank and recognize the following Penn Club members who took the call to reach one (or more!) of their contacts to become a club member. All members are encouraged to strive to have your name noted on this list as we continue our 20th anniversary membership campaign through 2014.

Anna & Matthew RaimondiVincent Delorenzo

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Robert McMullanRavi Chachra

Peter Minton

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New Coff ee Served at the ClubNew! Fair trade and organic coff ee from Brewklyn Grind, now served in The Grill Room, Main Dining Room, Franklin Living Room, and within our banquet and meeting rooms. Started by 3 brothers in Brooklyn, Brewklyn Grind not only delivers an exceptional coff ee experience but

also makes a diff erence in our local community. The Penn Club’s switch to this new coff ee provider gives our club members and their guests a wonderful coff ee brew while supporting local organizations that empower the inner city youth through job training, tutoring and mentoring.

Stop by the Club and try our new coff ee! It is served complimentary in the Franklin Living Room, Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

� e Young Alumni Committee Presents: Party Like It’s 1994 | 

Friday, May 9th. 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. In celebration of � e Penn Club’s 20th anniversary, the Young Alumni Committee of the Penn Club presents “Party like it’s 1994!” Take it as “Th e Sign,” be the “Hero,” and invite your friends, and don’t forget to put on your dancing shoes. We’ll have a “Wild Night” while we “Bump ‘n’ Grind” with your fellow Young Members and Inter-Club friends.

“All I Wanna Do” is have some fun “Because the Night” belongs to you. Sign up and party with our DJ playing the hits of the 90s, a spread of hot hors d’oeuvres, plus an open bar of wine and beer. Aviation Gin cocktails will also be served.$45 per member and $55 per guest plus tax and service charge. Includes an open bar of wine, beer, and Aviation Gin cocktails. Reservations due by Tuesday, May 6th and become fi nal sale on that date. Dress is cocktail attire. Throwback ‘90s wear welcome.

Penn Club Membership A� rmation Ceremony

April 7th, 15th, 23rd.May 5th, 13th, 21st, 29th.12:00 p.m.

Penn Club members in good standing are specially invited to participate in our membership a� rmation ceremony. As the tradition of this special event started

only recently in 2011, current Penn Club members who have not gone through a new member initiation ceremony and new members who did not attend theirs are invited to participate. � ere will be a book signing and pinning ceremony. Please wear a jacket with a lapel to facilitate the pinning.

Please RSVP online or by emailing rsvp@pennclubny.org.

A Dangerous Woman: � e Life, Loves, and Scandals of Adah Isaacs Menken (1835–1868) |America’s Original Superstar (Globe Pequot 2011)

Monday, April 21st. 7:00 p.m. Come attend this presentation of great substance that beautifully tells the story of Adah Isaacs Menkan. � is is a modern biography of the celebrated performer, poet, and feminist icon who lit up the Victorian world. Menken was the most prominent actress in Civil War America, an active participant in the struggle, and a pivotal � gure in the history of entertainment. Feast your eyes on the superb period photos of Adah by Napoleon Sarony, the Rembrandt of the Camera, who brings to life Adah’s journey.Born in antebellum New Orleans to a Creole woman of color, Adah’s father was Jewish,

her stepfather Irish; she was multicultural and multilingual before the fashion. A staunch defender of the Jewish people in poetry and the press, Menken also stood up for her gay friends, including the much derided Walt Whitman. A shooting star, in her brief life Adah went through � ve husbands and was admired by the celebrities of her time—from Mark Twain to Charles Dickens. Adah wrote the fi rst woman’s confessional, no-holds-barred poetry, and her book of poems, Infelicia, is still in print. On-stage, Adah’s sensational act as Prince Mazeppa, the freedom � ghter against Tsarist tyranny, prefi gured the marriage of sexuality, action, and special e� ects found in today’s movies and television. Moreover, much of the revolutionary activity in today’s world is pre� gured by Adah Menken in her life and stage dramas.Presently, America is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Adah Menken, with her southern roots and Union sympathies, is emblematic of a con� ict that worries the nation to this day. � e star of a drama about emancipation wildly popular from coast to coast, Adah was once arrested as a Confederate spy! � e presentation graphically illustrates a life as fresh and compelling as today’s headlines.� e Presenters:One of Professor Barbara Foster (Associate Professor at Hunter College) and Michael Foster’s previous published book is THE SECRET LIVES

OF ALEXANDRA DAVID-NEEL: A Biography of the Explorer of Tibet and Its Forbidden Practices (Overlook Press, third edition 2008). Secret Lives has been published to considerable acclaim in the U.K., Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and S. Korea. With a foreword by Lawrence Durrell, � e New York Times “Bear In Mind” column called

it “a wonderful biography,” and it was chosen as one of the best all-time books by � e New York Review of Books. � e Fosters appear frequently in the U.S. and abroad and have packed auditoriums from Harvard, Yale, and Princeton to Washington’s Smithsonian to Cal Tech. $24 per member and $34 per guest plus tax and service charge for reservations made by Monday, April 14th. $34 per member and $44 per guest plus tax and service charge for late reservations. Includes program and one house beverage. Please RSVP online or by emailing rsvp@pennclubny.org.

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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.

Presents: Party Like It’s 1994 | 

Did You Know?Th e Young Alumni Committee (YAC) represents the needs and interests of the young club members (ages 21-34) of Th e Penn Club. It recommends and develops programs, events, and initiatives that will help

to strengthen the recruitment and retention of young alumni members in the Club. YAC members are an integral part of the planning of signature events such as the Spring Fling and Homecoming. If you are interested in club leadership, please email events@pennclubny.org to learn more about volunteering. We would love to see representation from every class year!

FEATURED MEMBER BENEFIT!

Reciprocal ClubsThe Penn Club provides members with access to over 150 incredible private clubs in most major cities across the nation and around the world.

When you wish to visit a reciprocal club outside of New York City, a letter of introduction to that club must be obtained from the General Manager’s Offi ces. This letter of introduction is conditional on the member’s Penn Club account status (i.e., no restriction currently applies) and their previous conduct while at other facilities.

Please contact the reciprocal club directly to make your reservation before requesting your letter of introduction. Please allow 24 business hours for letters of introduction to be issued. Note that charges are usually settled with a credit card — not through Penn Club billing.

To obtain a Letter of Introduction, please call 212.403.6620, or email bnevels@pennclubny.org, or complete the appropriate online form.

Please see Page 5 for information on two of our reciprocal clubs, including one brand new one!

Changes in Parking GaragePlease note that The Penn Club is now back at Quik Park, located at 100 W. 44th Street, between

6th & 7th Avenues (eff ective immediately). The self-park rate is $25.00 for 24 hours. The valet rate remains the same at $40.00 for 24 hours. Please bring your parking ticket to the front desk to obtain a sticker for this special rate.

Sponsor your Guests’ Events at the Penn Club

We hope that you will consider us when planning business and social events. Our team is ready to organize and execute memorable occasions for our members and those they know—from family members to co-workers

and friends. Members can sponsor events for guests, giving them access to our Distinguished Gold Club, re� ned catering, and exemplary service from our team.We have a range of banquet rooms and dining options to suit the needs of you and your guests. Whether a fabulous gala, impressive client meeting, or intimate a� air, your event is sure to turn into a memorable engagement at the Penn Club.We would be thrilled to connect with event planners within your � rms, as well as your colleagues, in order to introduce our clubhouse as an available venue option. A referral is the greatest form of � attery!To request menus and room rates, please call the catering offi ce at 212.403.6619.

and friends. Members can sponsor events for guests, giving them

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Give the Gift of TouchResearch has proven that massage is capable of alleviating the symptoms of stress and maintaining a better sense of well-being. Massage off erings at the Palestra include:

Massage Fusion Whether you are looking for a gentle, soothing experience or a deep, invigorating session, our therapists will incorporate a variety of massage techniques and pressure in order to address your specifi c needs.

Aromatherapy Massage Your therapist will personalize and enhance your massage experience with your choice of an essential oil blend to relieve, relax, or re-energize your mind and body.

Refl exology The soles of your feet are expertly massaged with gentle thumb pressure along refl ex zones. This therapeutic treatment induces deep relaxation and helps restore a healthy balance to your body.

Suite Retreat Enjoy a massage in the comfort of your guest room.

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

New York in Art: Re� ections on Treasures in the Met |

Sunday, April 6th. 10:15 a.m. A re� ection on the history and interpretive meaning of some of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection that is connected to sites, design, and artists from New York City. � is seminar and indoor walking tour is

private for Penn Club members and their guests. Space is limited.$25 per person (price of museum admission is included to view the works). Reservations due by Thursday, April 3rd at noon. Please RSVP online or by emailing rsvp@pennclubny.org.

Architecture, Art, History, Nature: Four Freedoms Park Has It All! |

Members, friends, families, and kids—this event is for you!

Saturday, May 10th. 2:00 p.m. Join us for a fun excursion and guided tour of the Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island on the Saturday before Mothers’ Day! � is park is a memorial to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and celebrates the Four Freedoms as pronounced in his famous 1941 State of the Union speech: freedom of speech and expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. It is the only memorial dedicated to the former President in his home state of New York.� e park is designed by Louis I. Kahn, Ar’24 Hon’71, a Penn professor considered to be the most important architect of the 20th century. All ages will appreciate the beauty and intricacies found in the park, included several interesting optical illusions. � ese will be pointed out during the tour, along with many other historical and artistic features, including a bust of Roosevelt by sculptor Jo Davidson.$25 per person. The guided tour lasts approximately 1 hour. You are encouraged to bring a picnic to make a day trip out of the event! Reservations become fi nal sale on Tuesday, May 6th at noon. Please RSVP online or by emailing rsvp@pennclubny.org.

private for Penn Club members and their guests. Space is limited.

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Please note that walk-ins will be required to show Club ID at the door at all interclub events. All Inter-Ivy events require the same proper club attire expected at the Penn Club (no jeans or sneakers). Thanks!

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Tuesday, June 10thAnnual Meeting & 20th Anniversary

Celebration

Friday, June 13thNetworking Luncheon

Tuesday, June 17thMembership Affi rmation Ceremony

Wednesday, June 25thMembership Affi rmation Ceremony

Friday, June 27thNetworking Luncheon

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

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

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Follow our boards on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/pennclub/

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And check in on Foursquare on your next visit!

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.

Reciprocal Clubs Penn Club members have access to over 250 reciprocal clubs worldwide. Two such examples are the reciprocal clubs below.

The Petroleum Club of San Antonio—San Antonio, TX

� e newest addition to our growing community of reciprocal clubs!With award-winning cuisine and beautiful skyline views from the top � oor of the Energy Plaza Building, the Petroleum

Club of San Antonio can make any special event or night out memorable. Members and reciprocal club members may enjoy distinctive � ne dining in a variety of settings, from an upscale main dining area, to an informal grill room, to private clubrooms for dining and business meetings. Complimentary parking is also available within the Energy Plaza complex.� e Club, founded in 1980, remains the premier privately owned city club for business, family, and social dining. Its membership roster includes a variety of backgrounds and industries, from leaders in the oil and gas community to legal, medical, and educational professionals. For reservations, call 210.824.9014

The Army and Navy Club—London, EnglandA� ectionately referred to as “� e Rag,” the Army & Navy Club in London has called its

current St. James’s Square location home since 1851. Lieutenant General Sir Edward Barnes and Admiral Sir Philip Durham started the Club in 1837, the year Queen Victoria acceded the � rone, in order to meet the requests of army o� cers wishing to join a Service Club; most others were already full. � e Army & Navy Club combines historic tradition with modern comfort. Guests can enjoy � ne dining in the Co� ee Room, or unwind in a more casual setting with a drink and informal brasserie cuisine in the Ribbon Bar & Terrace. Guests may also utilize private rooms for business conferences or social events, stay in one of 80 guest bedrooms, and take advantage of secure private parking. � e Club is conveniently located in the geographic center of London and accessible via all modes of transport.For reservations, call +44.020.7930.9721

Club of San Antonio can make any special event or

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

current St. James’s Square location home since 1851.

Columbia Club(15 West 43rd Street)

Casino Royale | Saturday, April 5th, 9:00 p.m.-midnight

On Saturday, April 5th, The Columbia University Club of New York presents an evening of excitement and intrigue. The James Madison room will be

transformed into a Casino Royale themed evening of music, dancing and much more! Guests will enjoy a full open bar as well as passed hors d’oeuvres and are encouraged to join in on the experience by playing Roulette, Craps, Blackjack and of course, Poker! All faux money winnings may be used to purchase raffl e tickets for the chance to win a bevy of sophisticated prizes. Some of the fabulous prizes include tickets to a Yankees / Red Sox game in the Audi Suite and items from Brooks Brothers, Arbonne, Ray-Ban, John Allan’s and Rani Spa. Black tie attire.

$100 for members, $125 for additional guests. Inclusive of hors d’oeurves and cocktails.

Princeton Club(15 West 43rd Street)

Professor Bernard Haykel: Understanding the Arab Spring Uprisings |Wednesday, April 30th, 6:00 p.m.

Professor Bernard Haykel is a leading expert on the Arabian Peninsula, with research focused on its modern politics and history. Haykel is a professor of Near Eastern studies at Princeton University, where he is also the director for Transregional Studies. His current explorations center on Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Professor Haykel is particularly concerned with the political and social tensions that arise from the question of religious identity. Professor Haykel received his doctorate in Islamic studies from the University of Oxford.

Free for members, $25 for additional guests.

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20th Anniversary Celebration and Annual MeetingTuesday, June 10th, 2014

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be made at rsvp@pennclubny.org.

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Networking Night | Wednesday, March 5th, 2014

For reservations, e-mail rsvp@pennclubny.org, fax 212.403.6621, or RSVP online.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Nancy EvansSchool, Class Year: Alas, I didn’t attend Penn. I did undergrad at Skidmore and Wesleyan and grad school at Columbia. My daughter Samantha Wishman is Penn ’10 and my Dad was Wharton undergrad.Penn Club Member Since: 2010Hobbies: Gardening and horseback riding.In one sentence, what do you actually do all day in your job? After a career in publishing (Editor-in-Chief of Book-of-the-Month Club, President of Doubleday), I started iVillage in 1995 when people didn’t know what the Web was and since it sold to NBCUniversal, I’ve been helping start ups.What do you like most about your job? � at I can really help companies � gure out their mission and get started smartly. I always tell them whatever money they’re thinking of raising, double it.Why did you join the Penn Club? � e Penn Club sent a brochure suggesting club membership as a graduation present (very smart!). When my husband and I toured the club for our daughter, we found out that as parents we could join. � e Club seemed so friendly and was such a good midtown location that we decided to join too.What do you often do at the Penn Club? Meet friends for a drink sitting in front of the � replace in the library. Incredibly civilized!What is your favorite Penn Club dish? Sushi in the Grill Room.If you were a crayon, what color would you be? I’m a color freak, so I would take the whole 64-crayon box.

Which reciprocal clubs have you visited and loved? One of the best perks of membership! Love the Racquet Club in Philadelphia (great place to stay for parents) and the Reform Club in London.How has being a Penn Club member benefi tted your life, professionally? I met with Sean Casey, who worked with me at iVillage and who happens to be a Penn alum, in the Business Center. He was showing me a platform he was creating to monitor social media tra� c around TV shows. It was that day that I fi nally got what he was doing and I invested in his start up. And I’m glad I did: In less than two years, he sold the company to Nielsen.How has being a Penn Club member benefi tted your life, personally? I’ll tell you: Every time I come to the Penn Club it just makes me happy. Th e bartender in the Library is always welcoming; Tony knows your name when you go to the Dining Room; and Bonnie takes care of you down in the Grill Room.Do you have any advice for new Penn Club members on how to best utilize the Club? Just remember what a great place it is to meet up with friends or colleagues, for drinks, lunch and dinner. � e more you use it, the more you appreciate what a gracious venue it is. And if it weren’t for the Penn theatre evenings, I wouldn’t be seeing half as many plays as I am.

To audition for Member Spotlight, please e-mail membership@pennclubny.org.

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The Grill Room is an ideal place for a small gathering of friends and/or coworkers. Dinner parties of up to 10 guests can be accommodated. Call us ahead of time and we can set up a spot for all to enjoy!

Contact: Bonnie Baker at The Grill Room, 212.403.6631.

GRILL ROOM RESERVATION POLICY

Lunch Reservations:❯ Recommended for parties of

5 or more

Dinner Reservations:❯ Recommended for all parties

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

Katina Moore, Richard Mizrack, Lara Mizrack

Brian Harrison, Ercole Volonnino, Matt DiSalvio, Michael Chapman

Paul Cienki, Richard Paris, Benjamin Frank, Tessa Romero

Gary Ceder, William Shieh, Christopher Shook, Joe Armano

Darren Kimball, Justin Edmondson, Zoe Harris, Elijah Frazier, Ron England

Alexandra Enny, Jamie Tkach

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

Bulls & Bears and Hedge Fund Investment Intra Clubs |Monday, April 7th, 6:15 p.m. The Bulls and Bears and the Hedge Fund Intra Clubs are joining forces! Those interested or working in the capital markets, stock and bond investment on a global basis, or hedge funds are invited to join. Please contact William Shieh (willshieh@ gmail.com) or Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02, (dorothynickelson@comcast.net) to learn more.

Design and Build Intra Club |Monday, April 14th, 6:30 p.m. W hether you are new to the design fi elds or an established professional, you will fi nd the next meeting of the Design and Build Intra Club informative and enlightening. They will

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

Penn Women in Business Intra Club |

Monday, April 28th, 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 learn more.

★ Palestra Smart Picks ★

Keep an eye out for Palestra Smart Picks in the lunch menu at � e Grill Room. � ese picks help you select healthy yet delicious items that will make you feel even better about yourself.

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

Please call 212.403.6628 for all Main Dining Room reservations.

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

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

Sunday: Continental Breakfast 7–11 AM

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

Library open daily 24 hoursGrill ROOM

7All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve. E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.

The Grill Room is an ideal place for a small gathering of friends and/or coworkers. Dinner parties of up to 10 guests can be accommodated. Call us ahead of time and we can set up a spot for all to enjoy!

Contact: Bonnie Baker at The Grill Room, 212.403.6631.

GRILL ROOM RESERVATION POLICY

Lunch Reservations:❯ Recommended for parties of

5 or more

Dinner Reservations:❯ Recommended for all parties

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

Come on down to the Grill Room and enjoy its nighttime transformation. Candlelight fl ickers and upscale delicacies are now featured on our dinner menu.

We may have jazzed up the menu and ambiance on weeknights, but don’t worry—your favorites are safe! Now you can enjoy everything from a fi ve-star fi let mignon to a classic Philadelphia cheesesteak during dinner hours in the Grill Room at your home-away-from-home in New York.

Weekly Grill RoomSpecials! 

MARTINI MONDAYSStart your week in style with a “Classy” Martini from the Grill Room cocktail list for just $8! Available Every Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Dinner hours)

WINE & DINE WEDNESDAYSThere’s nothing quite like a great bottle of wine with dinner. So bring your friends, family and/or coworkers to the Grill Room on Wednesday evenings and choose from a selection of featured wines by the bottle for just $32! Available with the purchase of any entree.

THIRSTY THURSDAYSThursday is the new Friday and the Grill Room knows it! Stop by every Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a Total Thirst quenching Three hours of $2 Yuengling drafts. Not a beer drinker? Treat yourself to a "smart" cocktail from our list for only $7 all night starting at 4:00 p.m. Remember the Grill Bar is open until 11:00 p.m. so that means A LOT of Happy Hours.

Save-the-Date

Mother’s Day BrunchSunday, May 11th, 2014

Networking Luncheons |Friday, April 11th. 12:30 p.m.

Friday, April 25th. 12:30 p.m.

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

network• advise and help other non-competing club mem-

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

sales force and advocatesEach business networking lunch group meets once a month over lunch at the Club. Members of each group would be non-competitive with one another within the group. Each member may only join

one group, subject to vetting by the lunch group facilitator. Members are expected to attend the luncheons regularly to hold their exclusive spot within the group and build strong relationships with other group members. Missing 3 consecutive meetings will open up their spot for other Club members wishing to take up their exclusive spot. To register or to learn more about the groups, please e-mail membership@pennclubny.org. Please be sure to include your full name, line of business, company name, e-mail address and phone number. All attendees must be pre-approved to participate; no walk-ins.

Winter is fi nally coming to a close, and what better way to welcome spring than with a delicious St. Germain Elderfl ower cocktail? Available for just

$9.75 from April through June.

Featured St. Germain Elderfl ower Cocktails:

St. Germain Cocktail–Sparkling Wine, St. Germain, and club soda

St. Germain Martini–Greenhook Ginsmith and St. Germain

St. Tropez–Citron Vodka, St. Germain, lemon juice, and tonic water

St. Rita–Tequila Blanco, St. Germain, and lime juice

and several more . . .

 

NEW!GLUTENFREE OPTIONS

Gluten-free bread and gluten-free pasta options are now available all day in The Grill Room. Come by to try it out and let us know how you like it!

DID YOU KNOW?

The Penn Club hamburger now uses dry-aged beef for the beef patty. If you haven’t had one of these hamburgers, it’s time to order one when you are next at Club for lunch.

$9.75 from April through June.

gluten-free pasta options are now

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.

HighlightsItalian Food and Wine FestivalAdah Isaacs Menken: America’s Original SuperstarParty Like It’s 1994!Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park

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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The Penn Club30 West 44th StreetNew York, NY 10036

Published by the Penn Club of New York

Penn Club PresidentSusan Marx

General Manager Mark Jezierski

Palestra FITNESS CENTER

Did You Know?Every month HapPENNings featuresa new Penn Club House Rule!

Rule 6:SERVICE CHARGES / GRATUITIES � e House Committee may set a mandatory service charge on club charges. � ese rates are subject to change upon approval of the House Committee. � ese service charges will be distributed to the Club’s sta� as designated by the Club’s management.No member, or guest or visitor may give money or other gratuity to anyone in service at the Club. No member, guest or visitor may send an employee out of the Club premises for personal business or for any reason whatsoever. Any request for such service should be presented to the Club Manager.

Know someone who could bene� t from membership? E-mail membership@pennclubny.org to refer a new member.

Did You Know?Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sat–Sun 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Holidays: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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

▶ Herald in the New Season with Surya Namaskar & Massage

Experience a blend of yoga and massage with Eleanor. Rejuvenate your body in spring with 30-minutes of Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutations followed by a relaxing 60-minute massage.

$150.00 plus tax for this 90-minute session. Gratuity not included. For more information or to make your reservation, contact the Palestra at 212.403.6623 or email healthclub@pennclubny.org.

▶ Spring Training at The Palestra! Spring into fi tness and challenge yourself with a new routine.

• Monthly Express Workouts

• A Blast of Fitness in 30 Minutes or Less!

Staying in shape doesn’t have to take up all of your time! The Palestra’s Express Workouts will help you keep your time at the Fitness Center effi cient and eff ective.

Every month there will be a new Express Workout on the board that will provide your mind and body with new challenges while adding fun and variety to your routine. Ask Jane or Tony to coach you through your fi rst time with a new Express Workout and aim for three to six 30 minute Fitness Center visits a week.

sun. mon. tues. wed. thurs. fri. sat.

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Membership Affi rmation Ceremony

Theater Evening: The Carole King Musical

Networking Luncheon Party Like It’s 1994!

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park Tour

MOTHER’S DAYMother’s Day Brunch

Membership Affi rmation Ceremony

Membership Affi rmation Ceremony

Club Offi ces Closed for MEMORIAL DAY

Membership Affi rmation Ceremony

Networking Luncheon

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

Networking Learning Healthy Entertainment Drinks Dining Snacks

THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK • 30 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 • www.pennclub.org

When entering the members only section, enter your username (membership number) and your password (fi rst initial followed by last name, in lowercase).

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 fi nal sale and non-refundable. Attending any event without a reservation may result in an additional charge.

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April 2014

Events Calendar

Casino Royale at the Columbia Club

NY in Art: Refl ections on the Treasures in the Met

Bulls & Bears and Hedge Fund Combined Intra ClubsMembership Affi rmation Ceremony

Theater Evening: Aladdin

Networking Luncheon

Design and Build Intra Club

Membership Affi rmation Ceremony

Club Offi ces Closed for GOOD FRIDAY

A Dangerous Woman: The Life, Loves, and Scandals of Adah Isaacs Menken

Membership Affi rmation Ceremony

Networking LuncheonGala Italian Food & Wine Festival

“The GPA Game”Penn Women in Business Intra Club

Theater Evening: If/Then

Professor Bernard Haykel at the Princeton Club

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

Networking Learning Healthy Entertainment Drinks Dining Snacks

THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK • 30 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 • www.pennclub.org

When entering the members only section, enter your username (membership number) and your password (fi rst initial followed by last name, in lowercase).

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 fi nal sale and non-refundable. Attending any event without a reservation may result in an additional charge.