APRIL 2016

Refer Someone for Penn Club Membership — Earn $100 House Credit!Page 2

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Young Alumni Committee presents: Presidential Spring Fling: It’s Gonna Be ’Uge!Thursday, April 14th, 8-10pmPage 3

Wine Tasting Lunch Buffet Special Friday, April 8th, 12-2pmPage 6

Penn Club Networking Drinks Monday, April 11th, 6-9pmPage 3

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It gives me great pleasure to announce the newest member of the Penn Club’s professional staff, Mr. Robert Mayers. Robert is our new Director of Member Marketing. He heads up a department of three, which includes a wonderful recent University Of Pennsylvania graduate, Avi Crawford. Avi is our Programs & Communications Coordinator and joined us last summer. Cynthia Chan, who just celebrated her 9 year anniversary with the Penn Club, rounds out the team. They are all smart & committed to the success of your club. I predict some new and innovative technology for the club in the next few months. We’ll keep you posted.

The Main Dining Room is open for dinner! Yes, it’s true. Please join us for dinner in one of New York’s most beautiful rooms.

Refer a new member, and you and the new member will each receive a $100 house credit. Please see all of the details in the newsletter or email membership@pennclubny.org.

Lastly, please “like” us on Facebook! Our page, which is called Penn Club of New York, now has more than 1,100 “likes”! Our goal is to hit 1,500 by the end of our fi scal year. Some good stuff is being shared, so join in on the conversation.

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

– R. Mark Jezierski

LEADERSHIP CORNER THIS APRIL’S EVENTS

Refer Someone for Penn Club MembershipCalling all current Penn Club members! Help grow and improve your Club by referring other candidates for membership.

From now until June 30, for each new referral that joins, both the member and new member will receive a $100 house credit! There is no limit to the amount of new members you can refer!*

Who is eligible for this referral? • Penn Alumni• Penn Faculty and Staff• Current Penn Students (21+ years of age)• Business Associates of Penn Club Members

For more information contact the Membership Department at membership@pennclubny.org or 212.403.6627.*Referral house credit cannot be combined with any other offers.*Only memberships that will include an initiation fee or reinstatement fee are eligible for this special offer.

• Alumni of Affi liate Schools (Brandeis, Bryn Mawr, Franklin & Marshall, Johns Hopkins, M.I.T., University of Chicago, University of Richmond, University of Vermont, Vanderbilt)

• Family Members of Penn Alumni

April Family Values PackageThis April, members can book two rooms, both at our standard member rates. That means even if a member is not staying in one of the rooms, there will be no additional guest fee!The Penn Club’s prime midtown location puts you just steps away from some of the city’s most popular attractions. We encourage our members and their families to escape to the city and make their stay at the Penn Club a memorable one.The package includes:• Nightly accommodation• Second room at our member rate• Complimentary access to our fi tness center• Complimentary continental breakfast on weekends• Complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas

Terms & Conditions of our Family Values package:• Based on availability• Offer is applicable only for the month of April• Member must reserve two rooms to receive

package rate• Package cannot exceed two rooms• Discount will be applied at time of Check-in

Call 212-403-6533 to make a reservation today!

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THIS APRIL’S EVENTS

All programs require written reservations. Events noted as “++” indicate plus tax and service charge. Please e-mailrsvp@pennclubny.org or register on-line at pennclub.org to reserve. E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.RSVP

Penn Club Networking DrinksMonday, April 11th, 6-9pm

Join us at the Penn Club as we begin our monthly networking drinks in the Library!

Mix and mingle with your fellow members and Penn Club staff. Learn about all the Club has to offer while also learning about your fellow members.

Every month will have a different icebreaker. This month’s networking drinks will center on hometowns. Come ready with your story on this Monday in April.

Free snacks will be provided. Drinks can be purchased at the bar.To RSVP email rsvp@pennclubny.org or RSVP online.

Young Alumni Committee presents: Presidential Spring Fling: It’s Gonna be ‘Uge! Thursday, April 14th, 8-10pm

What are you doing for Spring Fling this year? Stop Biden your time. You’ll be with us at the Penn Club for Presidential Spring Fling. What will we be doing? Winning. And feeling the Bern while deleting classifi ed emails. But mostly winning. Come decked out like your favorite presidential candidate. Take your presidential photo by the step and repeat and dance like Trump and Hillary all night. Indulge in a selection of hors d’oeuvres, and an open bar of beer and wine.

No one can throw a Fling like we can. Trust us. It’s gonna be ‘uge.$45++ per member and $55++ per guest. Reservations must be received by Wednesday, April 12th.

Cracking the Kindergarten Code at the Princeton ClubWednesday, April 6 | Reception: 6:30pm; Panel: 7:00pm; Networking: 8:00pm

Is it really true that getting into a good kindergarten in New York City is as tough as getting into an Ivy League college? Are you a new parent that is stressed about admissions for your 4-year-old? Come gain valuable insight into the admission process for New York City prep schools. What is the process? What is each school looking for in a student? Representatives from schools such as Avenues and Horace Mann will be present to answer your questions. Free for members; $25 for guests. To RSVP email rsvp@pennclubny.org or RSVP online.The Princeton Club of New York and The Princeton Association of New York City proudly co-sponsor this event.

Inter-Club Casino Royale at the Princeton ClubSaturday, April 9th, 9pm–1am

On Saturday, April 9th, The Columbia University Club of New York presents the third annual 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 our specialty food station and delectable desserts. Make sure to enjoy the full experience of the night by playing Roulette, Craps and Blackjack. If you are able to gain access to the VIP poker table, you can truly test your skills! Attire: Black tieRegister before Friday, March 25th and receive the Early Bird discount for you and your guests. $115 until Friday, March 25th. $125 (tax and gratuity included) after March 25th. All sales fi nal after March 25th.

The Cornell Club Welcomes George BodenheimerTuesday, April 12th | Reception: 6-6:30pm; Lecture: 6:30pm

Join Cornell Club Members for an inspiring conversation with former President and Chairman of ESPN, George Bodenheimer. In his recent book, Every Town Is a Sports Town: Business Leadership at ESPN, from the Mailroom to the Boardroom, Bodenheimer details ESPN’s remarkable rise in sports and business.

For this event, Mr. Bodenheimer will be interviewed by Richard Sandomir, a sports and television columnist for the New York Times and author of several books including Bald Like Me: The Hair-Raising Adventures of Baldman and The Englightened Bracketologist: The Final Four of Everything. $40 per person, includes a signed copy of Every Town is a Sports Town. Advance reservations required by Friday, April 8th, at which time they are considered fi nal sale. To RSVP email rsvp@pennclubny.org or RSVP online.

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

All programs require written reservations. Events noted as “++” indicate plus tax and service charge. Please e-mailrsvp@pennclubny.org or register on-line at pennclub.org to reserve. E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.RSVP

First MondayNetworking DrinksMonday, May 2nd, 6-9pm

Join us at the Penn Club on the fi rst Monday of the month for a networking and drinks session. Get to know your fellow Penn Club members at our monthly networking drinks in the Library!

Every month will have a different icebreaker. This month’s networking drinks will center on College Houses. Come ready with your story on this Monday in May.

Free snacks will be provided. Drinks can be purchased at the bar.To RSVP email rsvp@pennclubny.org or RSVP online.

Buying vs. Renting in the Current MarketTuesday, May 3rdReception: 7pm; Panel: 7:30pm

2016 is predicted to be a remarkable year in terms of New York City Real Estate. Join industry expert Ari Harkov, one of the fastest rising agents at Halstead Property, for an interactive panel discussion about buying in selling in the current market. From interest rate hikes to stock market jitters, the two will speak about the luxury market, to the infl ux of rentals and will share their top-line market predictions for 2016.$27++ per member and $32++ per guest for RSVPs by Tuesday, April 26th. $37++ per member and $42++ per guest for late reservations. To RSVP email rsvp@pennclubny.org or RSVP online.

Member Appreciation Day and Open House at The PalestraTuesday, May 10th

• Complimentary for all Penn Club members! You do not need to be a Palestra member to participate. • Complimentary Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, and Body Fat Readings• Complimentary 10-minute Chair Massage (7:30-9:30am, 12:00-2:00pm and 6:30-8:30pm)• Complimentary Fitness Classes:

Morning: 6:45-7:15am – Yoga • Afternoon: 12:30-1:30pm – Kickboxing • Evening: 6:30-7:30pm – Spin

Staff will be available during the day to provide tours, answer questions and acquaint new members with the facility. For more information and to RSVP email rsvp@pennclubny.org or RSVP online.

Live Stream of CommencementMonday, May 16th, 10:15am

The University of Pennsylvania’s 260th Commencement ceremony will take place on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Franklin Field at 10:15am, and will be preceded by student and academic processions through campus. The ceremony will feature the conferral of degrees, the awarding of honorary degrees, greetings by University offi cials, and remarks by the Commencement speaker, Lin-Manuel Miranda, an award-winning composer, lyricist, and performer, as well as a 2015 MacArthur Foundation Award recipient.Here at the Club we will be live streaming Commencement in the Grill Room.

All Members’ Annual MeetingTuesday, June 14th, Meeting: 6:15pm Reception following the meeting

You’ve waited all year for this festive night, and it’s fi nally here! You and a guest are invited to socialize and revel with fellow Penn Club members, over complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

This event is club-sponsored (free). Members are welcome to bring one guest each. Please do not bring more as we do not wish to turn anyone away at the door. Include the name of your guest when making a reservation.To RSVP email rsvp@pennclubny.org or RSVP online.

Getting from College to Career and BeyondWednesday, June 15th, 7pm

Calling all parents, students and recent graduates! Join the Penn Club and Lesley Mitler and Jill Tipograph of Early Stage Careers as they produce an interactive and illuminating conversation, to share the dos and don’ts of successful strategies to secure and maximize desirable college internships and early career launches. $40 for adults. $10 for students. Price includes 2 drinks and hors d’oeuvres. To RSVP email rsvp@pennclubny.org or RSVP online.

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PENN CLUB SOCIETIES

All programs require written reservations. Events noted as “++” indicate plus tax and service charge. Please e-mailrsvp@pennclubny.org or register on-line at pennclub.org to reserve. E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.RSVP

Family Wealth Management SocietyTuesday, April 5th, 6:15pm

This society is for collaborating professionals who work with individuals and families on their personal fi nance and wealth management matters.

This group meets the fi rst Tuesday of the month at 6:15pm.

Literary SocietyTuesday, April 5th, 6:30pm

Read and discuss contemporary fi ction with other Penn Club members in the relaxed atmosphere of the library!

April: Room by Emma Donoghue

May: The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee

June: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth

Design & Build SocietyMonday, April 11th, 6:30pm

The mission of the Design and Build Society 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.

The group meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30pm.

NEW! Tech & Business Society Monday, April 11th, 7pm

The Tech & Business Society will host events and talks to educate Penn Club members on the interplay between technology and business. Tech entrepreneurship, mobile app design and development, venture capital, and modern tech applications to enterprise are examples of the many topics we seek to explore together.

The group meets the second Monday of the month at 7pm.For more information please contact the society captain, Joseph Pacheco at joseph.pacheco@me.com

Join a Society! Societies (special interest groups within the Club) are a way for you to get to know your fellow Penn Club members. For more information about joining or starting a Society, please e-mail us at events@pennclubny.org.

Bulls & Bears and Hedge Fund Investment SocietyTuesday, April 12th, 6:15pm

Those interested in the capital markets, stock and bond investment on a global basis, or hedge funds are invited to join.

The group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:15pm.

Boomers SocietyMonday, April 18th, 6:30pm

If you are “feeling groovy”, come out this month to meet the boomers AND BEYOND. We will be hosting a networking and cocktails event in the Library. Have a drink (MAYBE A TEQUILA SUNRISE?) with your peers and reminisce about the good ol’days.

We meet monthly, usually on the last Monday of the month, in the Ben Franklin living room, for an informal get-together.

Save the date! We are planning a “senior prom” at the club on September 9th.

Penn Women in Business SocietyTuesday, April 26th, 6:15pm

The goal of this group is to assist women in meeting their professional goals through exploring business issues, using problem-solving techniques, or making introductions.

The group meets the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm.

Message from the Comptroller As a reminder for your convenience, FastPay— automatic deductions from your personal checking account—is available for your monthly bill payment. Visit www.pennclub.org/fastpay to download the form and email it to Kathryn Zakoscielny in the

Accounting Offi ce at kathyk@pennclubny.org.

Join the hundreds of other members who already benefi t from this great feature!

THIS MONTHS EVENTSSEEN & HEARD DINING DELIGHTS

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Wine Tasting Lunch Buffet Special Friday, April 8th, 12-2pm

Come out for our famous Friday lunch buffet at the Penn Club.

Every Friday we offer our $37.50++ lunch buffet, but on this special Friday in April you can pair the buffet with any of these three wines for only $15 more with sommelier Edwin Chan.

White - AVV Gewürztraminer The Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Gewurztraminer is frisky and fl avorful; shows some rose petal and dried berry fl avors.

Rose – Chateau Montaud Cotes de Provence Rose It exhibits fruity and fl oral notes. A blend of Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache, Tibouren and Carignan, look for some melon fl avors and dried herbs with nice acidity that lends itself to pairing well with many different types of food.

Red – AVV Temptation Zin The Alexander Valley Zinfandel adds elegant red fruit with raspberry and strawberry fl avors.

For reservations please call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or email MainDiningRoom@pennclubny.org.

NEW MEMBER INITIATION CEREMONY

Lucas Spiss, Seth Meyer, Victoria Berke, Olufemi Leverett, Benjamin Loft, Lauren Nanna, Robert Martin

Cassandra Spiss, Lucas Spiss, Lauren Nanna,

Robert Martin

Benjamin Loft, Anjan Loft, Olufemi Leverett, Samuel Burwell

Just a Reminder!The superb facilities, food and hospitality of the Penn Club are at your or your company’s disposal for all manner of business gatherings or celebrations. Off-sites, retirements, year-end business celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries and all life-cycle events are in our repertoire! As a member of the Penn Club you can sponsor events for your business, your family, neighbors or your friends and our excellent staff will take care of the details.

For a good time call Wesson Anderson, the Director of Catering, at 212.403.6619 or email catering@pennclubny.org.

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DINING DELIGHTS

All programs require written reservations. Events noted as “++” indicate plus tax and service charge. Please e-mailrsvp@pennclubny.org or register on-line at pennclub.org to reserve. E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.RSVP

GRILL ROOM SPECIALS Networking DinnerWednesday, April 13th, 7:30pm

Want to socialize with other professionals and grow your own personal business network? Join the Wednesday Night Networking group. This ongoing group gets together the second Wednesday of every month over dinner at the Club. All professions are welcome.$36.95++ per person. All professions are welcome.

Networking LunchFriday, April 1st, 12:30pmFriday, April 29th, 12:30pm

If you are interested in sourcing new clients, new deals, new customers or new business partners, join our business networking leads lunch group. This ongoing group meets once a month over lunch at the Club. Members of this group are based in Manhattan, are non-competitive with one another within the group, and are expected to attend regularly to hold their exclusive spot.Please e-mail membership@pennclubny.org with your name, line of business, company name, e-mail address and phone number to inquire about joining before submitting your RSVP. All attendees must be pre-approved to participate; no walk-ins.

The Young Alumni Committee Presents: 1st WednesdaysWednesday, April 6th, 7-9pm Every fi rst Wednesday of the month the Grill Room will be hosting 1st Wednesdays, where members of the Penn Club can congregate over drink and food specials and games to play. There is no entrance fee and members of all ages are welcome to join in on the camaraderie!

Food Specials: Parmesan Truffl e Waffl e Fries $4Buffalo Chicken Wings $6.50Thai Glazed Duck Wings $8Mini Cheese Steaks (4) $8

Drink Specials: Sangria $6Pint of Yuengling Draft $5

*Available at the bar only

COCKTAILS OF THE MONTH

Come in anytime this month and try any sangria for only $10 in the Grill Room!

NEW!

MAIN DINING ROOM HOURSMonday through Friday

Breakfast 7-10amLunch 12-2:30pmLunch Buffet (Friday) 12-2pmDinner 5:30-9pmTwo-Course Pre-Theater Dinner 5:30-7pm

THE GRILL ROOM HOURS

Monday through Friday Lunch 12-3pmCasual Fare / Bar 3-11pm

SaturdayContinental Breakfast 7-11amBrunch / Lunch 12-7pm

SundayContinental Breakfast 7-11am

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LIVING ROOM HOURSLibrary Open Daily 24 hours (unless closed for a private event)

Monday through FridayComplimentary Coffee 10-11amKite & Key Bar 4-10pm

SAVE THE DATE!

Mother’s Day BrunchSunday, May 8thSeating Times: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Bring the entire family along to celebrate Mom at our annual mother’s Day Brunch with a menu that is sure to delight! Get her grooving with a complimentary glass of champagne—just for moms—and live music.$59.50++ per adult and $29.50++ per child (12 and under). Please indicate your preferred seating time when making your reservation. Cancellation deadline 3pm on Friday, May 6th. For reservations contact Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or email MainDiningRoom@pennclubny.org.

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Membership Affi rmation Ceremony April 1st, 7th, 13th, 19th, and 25th at 12pm

Penn Club members in good standing are specially invited to participate in our membership affi rmation ceremony. There will be a book signing and pinning ceremony. Please wear a jacket with a lapel to facilitate the pinning.RSVP online or by emailing rsvp@pennclubny.org

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Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled by 3pm 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, theater events) are fi nal sale and non-refundable. To contact the Club with questions or room reservations, please call 212.764.3550.

Palestra Class for All MembersThe Palestra Fitness Center now features 2 classes per day on Mondays through Thursdays during the month of April 2016.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Afternoon Spin Express12:30-1pm

Core & More12-12:30pm

HIIT12:30-1pm

Tabata Interval12-12:30pm

Evening Core & More6:40-7:10pm

SPIN SERIES*6:30-7:30pm

Yoga6:30-7pm

Cardio Kickboxing5:45-6:15pm

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EXPERIENCE THE PALESTRA

AROUND THE WORLD AT RECIPROCAL CLUBS

NEW! The Springdale Hall Club – Camden, SCThis social & dining club with overnight accommodations is a great place to spend your time in South Carolina. Stay in one of the 14 cozy cottages during your break from the busy world. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy sporting and leisure activities in an atmosphere of informal elegance.

American Club of Hong Kong – Hong Kong, ChinaThe combination of services, facilities and reputation makes the American Club of Hong Kong the pre-eminent social and business club. The Club is the only one in Hong Kong that owns both town and country facilities. Guests are also entitled to use the facilities at both the Macau Golf & Country Club and the Lotus Hill Golf Resort in Panyu, China.

Visitor Type Fee Standard Class Signature Class* Palestra Member Palestra Dues — $10 Non-Palestra Member $15/visit** — $20 Overnight Guest Guest Room Rate — $20

* Reservations and additional fee required.**Daily visit fee waived if taking signature class.Reservations can be made by calling 212-403-6623 or by using your mobile device.

PRESIDENT GENERAL MANAGER EDITOR

Susan Marx Mark Jezierski Avarisse Crawford

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*All visits to reciprocal clubs require a letter of introduction. Contact Barbara Nevels at bnevels@pennclubny.org or 212.403.6620.

CONTACT INFORMATION30 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

212-764-3550 | www.pennclubny.org

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DINING212-403-6628 | GrillRoom@pennclubny.org

MainDiningRoom@pennclubny.org

PROGRAMS212-403-6625 | events@pennclubny.org

BANQUETS212-403-6619 | catering@pennclubny.org

MEMBERSHIP212-403-6627 | membership@pennclubny.org