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.

Wednesday, December 7th,5:00–9:00 p.m.

We’ll pop champagneand toast for any reason.Friends, Family, Food and Funare a must during this season!

From Five to Nineon Wednesday, the seventh of DecemberCome to our Members’ Holiday Partyfor a night to remember.

Dec 2011| Jan 2012

In This Issue2 General Manager’s Corner

3 Upcoming Events

4 Out-of-Club Entertainment

5 Interclub Events

6 Member Spotlight

7 Dining Specials

HapPENNings Calendar

Networking

Learning

Healthy

Entertainment

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See at a glance what each article means for you!

Drinks

Dining

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Don’t Miss!

Winter Wonder[land]trivia

Wednesday, January 25th, 6:45 p.m.

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robert Burns supper |

Friday, January 27th. Reception: 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m. The Penn Club will honor the spirit of Scottish poet Robert Burns at a traditional celebration of Burns’ birthday. Not for the fainthearted – but certainly not to be missed — the evening will include the

parade of the Haggis, accompanied by reading of Burns’ poem “Address to a Haggis”—a mainstay of many Burns dinners. For the uninitiated, Haggis is a Scottish pudding comprised of organ meat, oatmeal and onions, traditionally cooked in a sheep’s stomach, which is ceremonially sliced open with a sword at Burns dinners. It is said to be an acquired taste. Fortunately, the rest of the evening will include

a Scottish-inspired menu that would have caused Burns himself to wax poetic. Rest assured that the Penn Club will have enough fine Scotch whiskey on hand for you to invoke your own poetic impulses.

Appetizer

❖Scottish Smoked Salmon❖Celeriac and Apple Salad and

Micro GreensSoup

❖Cock a Leekie Soupentrée

❖Roast Tenderloin of Beef❖Braised Local Kale with

Smoked BaconDeSSert

❖Scottish Strawberry Trifle

$80.00 plus tax and service charge (includes meal, scotch tasting, and bagpipe music). 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 effect for this event.

Get in the spirit of the Holidays at your “home away from home” in New York City! After a day at the office or shopping

for someone special, plan to join your friends at the Penn Club and attend the Annual Members’ Holiday Party.  Enjoy a fabulous complimentary selection of drinks and hors d’oeuvres while mingling with fellow members in the Main Dining Room.

And don’t be a scrooge. Pick up a new unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots campaign of the United States Marine Corps and bring it to the party. 

This event is club-sponsored (free). Reservations are required. Members are welcome to bring one lucky guest. Please include your guest’s name when making a reservation.

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Inspiring Service “The great aim and end of all learning is service to society.” —Benjamin Franklin

the Penn Club Annual Coat DriveDecember 1-31st. Too many New Yorkers have to choose between putting food

on the table and purchasing a coat. Help the 18.7% of New York City families living in poverty stay warm by donating your gently worn coats. The Palestra Fitness Center will be collecting coats for the entire month of December. Please bring coats up to the 12th Floor — do not leave them at the coat check. All coats will be donated to NY Cares. Contact penndulums@gmail.com for more information.Thank you for your generosity — Cherie, Paul, and Ira

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Members’ Holiday Party |

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Penn engaging Minds |Saturday, December 3rd. 9:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast; 10:00 a.m. Program; 1:00 p.m. Networking Reception. “It’s more than a lecture series”Speakers: Anita Allen, Henry R. Silverman Professor of Law and Professor of PhilosophyZeke emanuel, Diane S. Levy and Robert M. Levy University Professor and Vice Provost for Global Initiatives Barbara Mellers, I. George Heyman University ProfessorPhil tetlock, Leonore Annenberg University Professor$40 for the initial reservation. Each additional guest is $25. Lecture will be held at Cipriani 42nd Street on 110 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10017. To make a reservation or learn more, please go to http://www.alumni.upenn.edu/engagingminds/index.html  

G E N E R A L M A N A G E R ’ SCorner

Welcome to the holiday season at the Penn Club. Our Clubhouse is decked out in all of its finery, cheer and good will be plentiful, and our facilities are all being used to their full potential. This is truly a time to be grateful for what we have, and to look ahead to all we can resolve to do. Your Club provides a wide array of opportunities to enrich your lives.

On December 7th we will open our doors for our annual Members’ Holiday Party. This is one of two complimentary events we offer to express our appreciation for all that our members do to make this one of the world’s leading clubs. I do hope you will make plans to join us for this great celebratory tradition. Good food, good drink and good company will abound. Over the years, this party has grown in popularity, and we are looking forward to seeing you on this special evening. Details are to be found in this issue of HapPENNings.

Have you planned your holiday event at the Penn Club yet? During this busy time of year, many of our members take advantage of our private dining areas to host that special holiday event. Whether it is a company party, celebration with friends, or family gathering, the Penn Club makes an ideal venue for your entertaining needs. Our spaces do tend to fill up quickly, but there is some availability at this time. Our catering staff will assist you in planning that special function, and will make it easy for you to relax and enjoy your evening.

Speaking of special events, please be advised that some of our larger private functions do take place in our Main Dining Room. On those nights when the Main Dining Room becomes unavailable, we make every effort to make

alternate arrangements for your formal dining needs. In order to avoid disappointment please check ahead with our Dining Room staff to make sure the Main Dining Room will be available for your reservation.

I am pleased to note that donations to our Penn Club Em-ployees Fund have been coming in at a steady rate. Since the Penn Club House Rules prohibit tipping, this is your annual opportunity to express your appreciation to the outstanding staff that make your Penn Club experience so special. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to consider making a donation to the Fund. Our staff deeply appreciates your thoughtful generosity.

For the twelfth year in a row, we will celebrate the great Scots poet Robert Burns at the Penn Club. This year’s Burns Supper is scheduled for Friday, January 27th. It will be a night of celebration, fine Scotch whiskey, outstanding fare (including the famous Haggis), poetic readings and reflec-tions, and many of the attendees (including yours truly) decked out in Highland finery. Over the years, this Supper has become one of the highlights of our Penn Club calendar. If you have not yet attended one of our Burns Suppers, you don't know what you are missing. We always draw a full crowd, and I do hope you will plan to be with us this year. Further details can be found within these pages.

As we look forward to the arrival of 2012, my staff and I would like to take this opportunity to wish your a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. We are truly excited to be a part of your Penn Club life at your home-away-from-home in New York.

—Peter M. Homberg, CCM

Karen AlbrightGregory Joseph BarronRichard A. BergKyra BlattRichard P. Brown, Jr.

Hugh Michael BrownstoneBruce Joseph Buff, Jr.Maria CanaleDavid Louis CohenLynn Connolly

William A. Ellsworth, IIIAristides George EmbiricosRichard P. FitzgeraldIra Frazer N1AWalt Frazier,III

Carol Roberts GersonBenjamin GoldenMaxine GowenElizabeth Granville-SmithGlen GreenbergJessica IrelandBarbara H. Kardon

Maryellen Reilly LambPatrick LemoineMarc MagliacanoScott Stanley MeuserRaj MukherjiAndrew NaiduManeesh Nisargand

Maria T. Palomar-NebotSanjay PhanseMary-Belle PulvermacherAlexander RaksinNicholas RhodesMorgan Crane RoachDaniel J. Rocha

Gail Underwood RogersH. Elliott Rogers, Jr.John Joseph RoleckiMichael K. RosenmanRandy RothsteinAugust O'Brien SchopferDonna D. Stein

Stuart Alexander TishmanRichard TretlerCarisa Weinberg

Welcome New October Members

Winter Wonder[land] trivia |

Wednesday, January 25th. Registration: 6:45 p.m., Game: 7:00 p.m. Shake off those Post-Holiday Blues with a night of trivia! Gather in the Grill Room during the depths of winter to test your smarts. We had a great time playing last spring —

return for a rematch or come as a rookie! Either way, we will be crowning a wintry weather champion. $25 plus tax and service charge per player. In-cludes two beverages (house cocktails, house wine, or beer) and a prize for the winning team. Groups of 3-5 players. Reservations are limited. Reservations due by Monday, January 23rd at noon.

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.

Guests can purchase Women’s Health and the World’s Cities at the event.$15 per person. Includes open bar and appetiz-ers. Registration opens Tuesday, December 6th. To reserve your spot, please go to www.nursing.upenn.edu/healthywomen (after December 6th!). Reservations are required by Monday, January 23rd. No walk ins.

Market Mind Games: A Radical Psychology of Investing, Trading and Risk |

Monday, February 6th, 7:00 p.m. What if you could maximize your financial performance under stress by learning a whole new theory of per-ception under pressure? Denise Shull, CEO of The ReThink Group Inc. and former commodities

trader, is an internationally recognized decision theorist, focusing on risk, uncertainty and de-cision making. She has compiled all that she’s learned in trading, investing, neuroscience and consulting into one coherent, logical, ground-breaking tool: Market Mind Games.Shull she has worked with hundreds of market professionals to improve their performance un-der pressure. She uses her theory of emotional-social context to turn behavioral finance, neuroeconomics and emotion science into measurable results and competitive advantages. Shull received her master’s degree in neurosci-ence from The University of Chicago and is a graduate of Harvard’s executive program

sex and the city: Women’s Health and the World’s Cities |

Monday, January 30th, 6:30 p.m. Book Launch, Lec-ture and Reception: Women’s Health and the World’s Cities Edited by Afaf Ibrahim Meleis, Eugenie L. Birch, and Susan M. WachterGrowing urbanization af-fects women and men in fundamentally different ways,

and the relationship between gender and city environments has been ignored or misunder-stood. Penn has taken the lead in bringing this emerging issue to light. Women’s Health and the World’s Cities examines the impact of urban living on the physical and psychological states of women and girls across the globe. Join your fellow Penn alumni, parents and supporters to hear from the leaders in this field as they discuss the specific needs of urban women and present on-the-ground examples of projects and policies that have changed women’s lives for the better. SpeakerS: Dean Afaf i. Meleis: The Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing and Professor of Nursing and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing eugenie l. Birch: Lawrence C. Nussdorf Professor of Urban Research, Chair of the Graduate Group of City and Regional Plan-ning, University of Pennsylvania School of Design; co-director, Penn Institute for Urban Research (Penn IUR)additional Speakers: TBD

UPCoMING EV ENTS

Featured Member Benefit!Kaplan: test Preparation and Admissions Discounts

You’re about to embark on an educational journey, but you have no clue where to begin. Well, The Penn Club and Kaplan Test Preparation and would like to help.Members save 20% on Kaplan’s classroom-based and premium

online-based preparation courses for the following tests: GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, SAT-1, P/SAT, ACT, DAT, PCAT, OAT, NCLEX, NAPLEX. This discount is also available to spouses and children of members. A member must be in good standing in order to utilize this discount. Please email membership@pennclubny.org with your name and member number to request for the discount code for use on this web site: www.kaptest.com/pennclub. For Penn alumni, The University of Pennsylvania has an additional plan available to you and your family members to complement our program: www.kaptest.com/clients/pennalumni.

in “Investment Decisions and Behavioral Finance.” She joined The Penn Club in 2009. Shull has been profiled in Bloomberg Markets and The Financial Times and has appeared on CNBC, The Discovery Channel, “Cavuto,” and PBS’ “Nightly Business Report.”$15 per member and $25 per guest plus tax and service charge by Monday, January 30th. $25 per member and $35 per guest for late reservations.

A Private Briefing withJosh Kopelman, Americanentrepreneur |

Monday, February 13th, 7:00 p.m. Josh Kopelman is the Managing Partner of First Round Capital, a venture capital firm that specializes in providing seed-stage funding to technology companies.

He is a frequent speaker at industry-wide conferences on entrepreneurship, Internet marketing and the future of Internet services.Kopelman has been an active entrepreneur and investor in the Internet industry since its commercialization. In 1992 Kopelman co-founded Infonautics Corporation—an Internet information company. In 1996, Infonautics went public on the NASDAQ stock exchange.Kopelman founded Half.com in July of 1999, and led it to become one of the largest sellers of used books, movies and music in the world. Half.com was acquired by eBay in July 2000. He remained with eBay for three years, running the Half.com business unit and growing eBay’s Media marketplace to almost half a billion dollars in annual gross merchandise sales.In late 2003 Kopelman helped to found TurnTide, an anti-spam company that created the world's first anti-spam router. TurnTide was acquired by Symantec just six months later.In 2001 he and his wife created the Kopelman Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on angel philanthropy to provide “start-up” grants to social entrepreneurs.Kopelman earned a Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.$25 per member and $35 per guest plus tax and service charge by Monday, February 6th. $35 per member and $45 per guest plus tax and service charge for late reservations. Program includes one drink with dry snacks and crudités.

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Victorian christmas: origins of christmas traditions |

Sunday, December 11th, 2:00 p.m. Want to experience a new Christmas tradition in New York — something beyond the Rockettes and the Rockefeller Center tree? Go off the beaten path this holiday season by taking this walking tour through three Victorian areas — Gramercy Park, Ladies Mile, and Chelsea — exploring the Christ-

mas traditions that emerged from each. Stops include where O. Henry wrote Gift of the Magi and where Clement Clark Moore penned Twas the Night Before Christmas.$18 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, December 8th at noon.

The Pipes of christmas |Saturday, December 17th, 2:00 p.m. The Pipes of Christmas presents the music of Christmas accom-panied by readings taken from the Celtic literature of Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Featured perform-ers include Andrew Weir from the film Braveheart, the Scottish Country Dance trip Local Hero, the Solid Brass ensemble, Scottish harpist Jennifer Port and the PM Kevin Ray Blandford Memorial Pipe Band of Redlands, California. Now, a cherished

holiday event, the concert provides audiences with a stirring and reverent celebration of the Christmas season and the Celtic Spirit. Audience-goers return year after year to experience the program, many reporting that the Pipes of Christmas has become part of their family’s annual tradition. Produced by the Clan Currie Society, proceeds from the concerts support the Society’s growing music scholarship program. Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, located at 921 Madison Avenue (at 73rd Street).$60 per person. Reservations due by Friday, December 9th at noon. Final sale.

Historic Greenwich Village taverns at christmas |

Sunday, December 18th, 5:30 p.m. Christmas Cider Ale and other spirits await you on this tour of historic taverns decorat-ed for the holidays. Stops include a 1920s speakeasy frequent-ed by Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald, and a haunt of Dylan Thomas, author of a Childs Christmas in Wales.$20 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, December 15th at noon.

on a clear Day You can see Forever | Friday, January 13th. Dinner: 6:00 p.m.; Show: 8:00 p.m. On a Clear Day You Can See Forever follows Dr. Mark Bruck-ner, a handsome psychiatrist and professor who is still in love with his late wife. When Bruckner treats David Gamble, a quirky young florist’s assistant, Bruckner puts Gamble under hypnosis to help him quit smoking so the young man can move in with his perfect boyfriend, War-ren. During their session Bruckner stumbles upon what he believes to be Gamble’s former self, a dazzling and self-

possessed 1940s jazz singer named Melinda Wells. Bruckner is instantly smitten by Melinda and pursues a love affair with the woman, who’s from another time and place and who may have never even existed. Starring Harry Connick Jr. Opening night is set for December 11.$195.95 per person plus tax and service charge includes dinner in the Club and show. Final sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. Tick-ets are subject to availability. 

nY Philharmonic — Alan Gilbert and lang lang |Friday, January 20th. Dinner: 6:00 p.m.; Concert: 8:00 p.m.

program: Magnus Lindberg: Feria  Bartók: piano Concerto No. 2   Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5  artists: Alan Gilbert, Conductor Lang Lang, Piano$115.95 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 Tuesday, December 20th at noon.

chinatown tour: celebrate the chinese new Year |

Saturday, January 28th, 1:00 p.m. Celebrate the year of the dragon with a tour of Chinatown guided by one of our very own members. Experience the ani-mated streets of Manhattan’s Chinatown and enjoy a delectable dim sum feast. At the end of the meal, make sure to wish each other “Gung Hay Fat Choy!” Meaning, “Best wishes and congratulations. Have a prosperous and good year!”

$25 per person (inclusive of tax and service charge). Drinks extra. Reservations due by Monday, January 23rd at noon

Events

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5-star Platinum club The Penn Club of New York Ranks as a Top 10 Best Private City Club

The Penn Club of New York was ranked among the nation’s top 10 private city clubs and has been awarded The Platinum Club of America for its third consecutive term. This award identifies The Penn Club as a 5-star private club and places it among the top 3% of 6,000 private clubs in America. The Penn Club is the highest-ranked city club in New York City.

The Penn Club is the first Ivy League private city club to make the top 10 list and was previously unranked though selected as a Platinum Club. Gerald Knorr, W’82, WG’86, the President of The Penn Club, commented, “We are very pleased that our club has maintained this level of excellence and has even moved up the ranks. The club received this recognition in 2003, 2006 and again in 2009. Given that it has only been open since 1994 — it’s been a top ranking club for more than half of its life time.” 

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

Calgary Winter Club — Calgary, CanadaIf you crave wintertime wonder and good times, this reciprocal club has got what you’re look-ing for. The Calgary Winter Club is a private, member-owned club

that opened in 1960. Since then, the Club has become one of Canada’s premier family Clubs, providing members — and reciprocal club members — with a wide array of quality athletic and social activities. Equipped with a skating rink, bowling lanes, and even a curling section, there is plenty fun to be had. As far as club services are concerned, the Calgary Winter Club runs the gamut from childcare to Chinese medicinal treatment to massage therapy.For reservations, please call 403.289.511 or e-mail cwc@calgarywinterclub.com.

cornell club(6 east 44th Street)

Ladies Who Lunch |Tuesday, December 13th, 12:00 p.m. The ideal midweek

pick-me-up connects women of all ages, careers, and life experi-ences! Every month, a Cornell Club member is featured and will speak to us so that we might gain

further insight into her background and particular line of work. A Q&A session will follow. Additionally, a notewor-thy philanthropist will be honored so that we might be made more aware of the social and cultural needs of New York City and its surrounding communities.

$25 per person. Includes a buffet luncheon. Reserva-tions are required by Friday, December 9th at noon.

Princeton club(15 West 43rd Street)

Stir the eggnog, lift the toddy, Happy New Year, everybody! —Phyllis McGinley, Poet

new Year’s Eve Gala |Saturday, December 31, 2011, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Full Open Bar, Dinner Buffet,

Live Entertainment, Dancing, Champagne Toast and more… The Evening’s Menu:Dazzling seafood station❖Raw Bar Featuring ice cold clams, crab claws, wasabi

caviar topped oysters and lump crab martinis surrounding a hand-carved ice sculpture

❖Smoked Fish Extravaganza- Vodka-Dill and Bourbon-Pepper cured smoked salmon, smoked sturgeon & rainbow trout

❖Shrimp Scampi  Presentation of international & American Cheeses❖Saint Andre, Port Salute, Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese, Aged

Gouda, Maytag Blue Cheese, Truffled Pecorino, English Cheddar

❖Strawberries & Figs, Flat Breads & Crostini, Quince Paste, Smokehouse Almonds, Dried Fruits 

Charcuterie❖Sliced Garlic Sausage, Mortadella, Cappocola, Soppresata,

Salami & Smoked Prosciutto❖Country Paté en Croute, Forestiere Terrine, Chicken Liver

Paté❖Toasted Baguettes, Grain Mustard, Cornichons, Melba

Toast Antipasto station❖Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Aged Balsamic Marinated Grilled

Vegetables❖Marinated Sicilian Olives❖Baby Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers & Herbs❖Classic Caesar Salad with Herbed Croutons & House Made

Dressing Carving station ❖Slow Roasted Steamship Round of Veal with Madeira Sauce❖Peppered Filet of Beef with Truffle Sauce❖Succulent Garlic & Herb Stuffed Leg of Lamb with

Rosemary JusRisotto station ❖“A Taste of Tuscany”: Red Wine Risotto with Braised Short Rib❖Porcini Mushroom❖“Napa Valley Harvest”: Butternut Squash, Marsala

Reduction & Shaved Grana Padano❖Roasted Grape & Goat CheeseFrom silver Chafing Dishes❖Clementine-Honey Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast❖Pan Seared Wild Striped Bass with Wild Mushrooms &

Truffle Butter❖Roasted Tri-color Confetti Potatoes❖Medley of Fresh Vegetables (Carrots, Turnips, Haricots

Verts, Broccoli & Red Peppers) spectacular Viennese Dessert Buffet

$185 including tax and service charge. Reservations required by Wednesday, December 21st at noon. All sales are final.  Tickets are limited. Gentlemen must wear jackets. 

the Annual snow Ball |Saturday, January 28th, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Please join the Princeton Club for its annual winter celebra-tion. Dance the night away and mingle with friends of all ages from fellow Ivy clubs. The fantastic live band will keep

the party going all night long with your favorite hits, from swing to Motown, disco to funk, and the best songs of today, as you sip cocktails from the open bar. Delight your palate with an array of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and the delicious dessert buffet.$110 per person (inclusive of tax and service charge) by Thursday, January 12th at noon. $125 for late reservations made by Wednesday, January 25th. No walk-ins will be admitted. Includes full open bar, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Final sale. Please note that attire is black tied preferred; gentleman must wear jackets.

india House — new York, new YorkIndia House is a private social and business club in Downtown Manhattan. Located in its own landmark building on Historic Hanover Square, all the services and attractions of the financial district are just a short walk away, including the New York Stock Exchange, South Street Seaport, Battery Park, and more. Penn Club members can enjoy the dining facilities at India

Club, including the Blue Bar and Hanover Room. India House has a long and distin-guished heritage tied to the formation of Lower Manhattan as well as the history of busi-ness and commerce of New York. The landmark India House was constructed by builder Richard Carman some time after the fire of 1835. The name India House was selected to symbolize the Indies, which were believed to epitomize the rare and exotic. The name also plays homage to the Dutch West India Company, the first colonizers of Manhattan.For reservations, please call 212.269.2323.

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.

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

EventsINTERCLUB

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

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CornerMEMBERSHIP All Intra Club reservations can be

made at rsvp@pennclubny.org.

SEEN & HEARD

new Member initiation Ceremony, oct 12th

New Members with Board and Committee Members

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Dr. Claire fagin

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.

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.

Hard at work

Caroline Repko and Guest

Maria Karpov and Guest

Claire Fagin, Dean of Nursing: 1977-1992; Interim President of the University of Pennsylvania: 1993-1994. Penn Club Member Since: 1994 — I am a Charter Member. Lives in (City, State) New YorkCurrently Single/Married with Kids? I am married to Sam Fagin, with two sons.Hobbies: I enjoy the opera, theatre, reading, travel, and

Central Park.In one sentence, what do you actually do all day in your job? ConsultWhere do you like to vacation? France or the CaribbeanWhy did you join the Penn Club? I was Interim President at Penn when the Club opened. I hosted the opening events here and joined immediately.What do you often do at the Penn Club? I eat, drink, and go to receptions.What is your favorite dish? Escargot

What’s your drink? A martiniWere you named after anyone? I was named after my aunt.If you were a crayon, what color would you be? RedWhat book are you currently reading? A book about Edith CavellWho’s your favorite person living or dead, real or fictional (excluding family)? Florence NightingaleWhat’s the last thing you saw on Broadway? The Blue FlowerHow often do you eat out? Two times a weekWhat’s hanging above your sofa? A Japanese screenHow much is too much to spend on a haircut? Anything over $20When’s bedtime? 10:00 p.m.When’s the last time you drove a car? 2 months ago

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

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, December 6th, 6:30 p.m.tuesday, January 10th, 6:30 p.m.

The Bulls and Bears Club convenes on the first 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, geopo-litical issues and megatrends on expected returns for stocks and bonds and the specific selection of individual securities. Please contact Intra Club Leader Tom Galvin (tom@galvin-am.com) to learn more.

Penn Women in Business intra Club |Monday, January 9th, 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.

Hedge Fund investing intra Club |Monday, January 23rd, 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 partnerships or pools that may invest and trade in many different markets, strategies, and instruments.  Please contact Intra Club Captain Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02, (dorothynickelson@comcast.net) to learn more.

Kendra Sandidge and Guest

Julie Shoemaker and Guest

Posing with the author

Full House night, nov 2nd: Cooking with Chef smoor

A Visit from Jennifer Egan

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 — italy |

Wednesday, January 11th. Live La Dolce Vita at the Penn Club of New York. Embark on a gastronomic adventure to six dif-ferent countries with our Passport Dinner Series. No luggage fees, security lines, or middle seats — Penn Club travel is all about pleasure.For every dinner you attend, you will receive an official club stamp. Attend a majority of the dinner series, and you’ll have a chance to win a complimentary dinner for two.

Antipasti ❖Burrata, Prosciutto, Roasted Peppers,

Parmesan Cheese, Arugula and focaccia BreadPrimi Piatti

❖Lobster and Green Pea Lasagna with Lobster Basil Sauce

Secondi Piatti❖osso Bucco ‘Milanese’

Dolci❖Homemade Tiramisu with Raspberries

$59.95 per person plus tax and service charge. Reserve your preferred seating time between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. There will be a “club table” for single dinner reservations (seated at 7:00 p.m.). Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy in effect for this event. For reservations, call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@pennclubny.org or RSVP online.

Pre-Theatre Dinner Menu |

If you’re seeing a Broadway show in New York City, you may be wondering where to eat before the performance. The next time you snag tickets to the hottest show on Broadway, choose to dine in our Main Dining Room. We promise a delicious, reasonably-priced meal and a timely arrival to your show. Served Monday – Friday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and all evening on Wednesdays.

Soup❖Soup Du Jour

Salad❖Penn Club Caesar Salad❖organic Late Summer Greens ❖Baby Tomatoes and Cucumbers

Entrées❖Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon fillet ❖Sautéed fresh Corn with Basil and Roasted

fingerling Potatoes ❖Butternut Squash Ravioli ❖Shiitake Mushrooms, Asparagus and Light

Cream Sage Sauce ❖Char Grilled Chicken Breast Paillard ❖Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Herb

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❖Your Selection from our Dessert Cart❖Coffee or Tea

$34.95 plus tax and service charge. For reservations, call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@pennclubny.org or RSVP online.

Main Dining room events

DailyGrillRoomSpecialsMonday 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.

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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.*

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

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

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

GrillROOMMonday-Friday: Breakfast 7–10 AMLunch 12–3 PMSandwich Corner 3–5:30 PMDinner 5:30–10 PMBar 12 noon–11 PM

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

Sunday: Continental Breakfast 7–11 AM

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

Library open daily 24 hours

*plus tax and service charge

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

Grill ROOMHAPPY HOUR EVERY tHuRsDAY $2 Yuengling Drafts • 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

“THIRD THURSDAY” HAPPY HouRs Every Month • $1.00 Yuengling drafts • $4.00 flavored vodka drinks   Seasonal cocktail specials

Come into the Grill Room and ask about our NEW Cocktail Menu. And that in addition to the new menu, the Grill Room will also be offering $5 holiday cocktails for the months of December and January.

SkATe AnD SIP Take advantage of our proximity to all the winter festivities! Stop by the Grill Room for lunch or hot chocolate after skating at Bryant Park’s Citi Pond or visiting Rockefeller Center.

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.

HighlightsMembers' Holiday PartyPassport Dinner Series—ItalyWinter Wonder[land] TriviaRobert Burns Supper

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.Holiday Hours: 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

To join contact Dan Ahearn: 212.403.6626, healthclub@pennclubny.org, or come by the Palestra to start your fitness routine today.

HealthE StartAre you ready to start 2011 in a HealthE way? If so, then get ready for Plus One’s newest program…HealthE Start.

This FREE 6- week program begins January 23rd and runs through March 2nd

2012 and is open to all fitness center participants. We will also offer a free 1-week trial to all Penn Club members who start the program, with the option of joining the Palestra to finish the challenge.

HealthE Start is designed to work for you and help you kick start 2012! In HealthE Start, your eating habits in addition to your exercise habits are focuses for a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle. After an initial assessment, you will receive a workout guide, weekly nutrition tips and recipes to get you on your way to seeing results.

But, it doesn’t stop there! To keep you motivated throughout, we will award participants for their progress. At the end of week 3, the male and female with the highest percentage in change will receive 1 free Personal training session. Additionally, at the conclusion of the program, the participants with the highest percentage in change will receive 3 free personal training sessions or one 60 minute massage.

Visit the fitness center today to register or e-mail healthclub@pennclubny.org!

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

rule 7: General conductMembers are expected to conduct themselves in a manner respectful of other members and club staff in accordance with generally accepted Club decorum. A member, or his/her guest, may be excluded from a Club function and/or the Club’s premises for disorderly conduct, until further action is taken by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has the discretion to restrict or revoke membership without any refund for improper or illegal conduct on Club premises or the premises of a reciprocal club.