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WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS, Penn Class of 2009!

We invite you to join the Global Alumni Network (GAN), Penn's regional alumni club program.
Each year, clubs worldwide host First September events to welcome
the most recent graduating class to their town.

ARIZONA

Penn-Wharton Club of Arizona
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
5:30PM
Ritz Carlton Hotel, Bistro 24
24th & Camelback
Phoenix, AZ
For more info, visit: www.pennclubaz.org
Join fellow alumni to welcome recent graduates and other alumni who have moved into the area.  There is no charge and appetizers will be provided by the Club.  Complimentary valet parking.  Visit www.pennclubaz.org for more details and to RSVP.

 

ATLANTA

Penn Club of Atlanta
Thursday, September 24, 2009
6:00PM- 9:00PM
Loca Luna
550 Amsterdam Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA
404-875-4494
There will be food and drink specials along with an exciting featured speaker. Our speaker is scheduled to be Rick Cohen (Penn ’87 alum and award winning film maker), who will share with us the background on his recent movie, Faded Glory.  Check out the YouTube clip on Faded Glory here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwInGCh6e30 and the official Faded Glory website at www.endorphinentertainment.com.  Faded Glory has won numerous awards at the Delray Beach, LA United, and Atlanta Film Festivals, among others.  We look forward to having Rick share his story with us.

 

BALTIMORE

Penn Club of Baltimore
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
6:00PM
Little Havana Restaurant
1325 Key Hwy
Baltimore, MD 21230-3981
(410) 837-9903
Welcome the members of the Class of 2009, as well as alumni new to the Baltimore area, at the Club’s First September event.  For more details, contact Marguerite Kelley C’95 at pennbalt@yahoo.com.



BOCA RATON /
FORT LAUDERDALE

Penn Gold Coast Alumni Club
Thursday, October 1, 2009
6:00PM
Mickey Byrnes
1921 Hollywood Blvd
Downtown Hollywood, FL
Welcome the members of the Class of 2009, as well as alumni new to the Gold Coast area, at the Club’s First September event.  This event is free for members and $25 for non-members.


CHICAGO

Penn Club of Chicago
Monday, September 14, 2009
7:30PM
Mad River
2909 N Sheffield
Chicago, IL
Join fellow alumni to welcome recent graduates and other alumni who have moved into the area at our First September Quizzo Event. Feel free to bring friends but no need to bring a whole team because Penn Chicago Young Alumni Committee will help form teams. RSVP on the calendar to let us know if you are coming but last minute additions are okay. $3 Absolute Drinks. $3 Bud products. $3 GooseIsland. 1/2 off Nachos, $5 quesadillas. Click here to RSVP!



DC

Penn Club of DC
Thursday, September 10, 2009
6:30PM
Sign of the Whale
1825 M Street
Washington, DC
The Penn Alumni Club of Washington DC would like to welcome all new DC-area alumni to our First September celebration for drinks and revelry with fellow Penn alumni! Come enjoy some appetizers compliments of the DC Penn Club, along with drink specials for our happy hour, alongside your fellow DC-area Quakers. The nearest Metro stops for the Sign of the Whale are Farragut North on the Red Line and Farragut West on the Blue Line.  We look forward to meeting our new area alumni!

 

FAIRFIELD

Penn Club of Fairfield
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
6:30- 8:30PM
Butterfield 8
112 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-504-8123
Calling all Young Alumni Classes 2000-2009.  Bring your Ivy friends and join us for our 4th Annual All-Ivy Happy Hour. Appetizers will be provided - Cash Bar. RSVP to FairfieldPenn@aol.com

 

HARTFORD

Penn Club of Hartford
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
6:30- 8:30PM
Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant
971 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT  06107
Phone: 860-218-2100
Please join us for our fourth annual First September Happy Hour! Come reconnect with old friends and make some new ones! Join fellow alumni to welcome members of the Class of 2009 and other alumni who have recently moved to the Hartford area. In addition to simply hosting a happy hour to commemorate First September, the Club is looking to get involved in our community by supporting The Connecticut Children's Medical Center. We ask that anyone interested please bring a small toy to donate toward this worthy cause. Please contact Club President Andy Bassock, C’90, at andrew.bassock@ubs.com or Social Chair Cindy Ofsuryk, W’90, at cindyofsuryk@aol.com with any questions.  No RSVP is necessary.

 

LOS ANGELES

Penn Club of LA
Thursday, September 24, 2009
6:00- 8:30PM
Il Moro
11400 W. Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, Ca 90064
Phone: 310-575-3530
The Class of 2009 has graduated, lets welcome them to Southern California. Please join PennClubLA as we welcome the new Alumni to Southern California. The event is free. But we'll buy your first drink if you are a paid member of the club and you've RSVPed by Sept 22nd. (Must arrive by 7:30). RSVP.

 

MICHIGAN

Penn and Wharton Alumni Clubs of Michigan
Thursday, September 24, 2009
5:30- 8:00PM
Blackfinn Restaurant and Saloon
530 Main Street
Royal Oak, MI 
Welcome the members of the Class of 2009, as well as alumni new to the Michigan area, at the Club’s First September event.  Appetizers provided by Penn and Wharton Alumni Clubs of Michigan and there will be a cash bar.

 

NEW JERSEY

Penn Club of Metro New Jersey
Thursday, September 10, 2009
7:00- 9:00PM
Nine Restaurant
333 Washington Street
Hoboken. New Jersey
Phone: 201-795-9899
Celebrate the end of summer and join us at this great social event to welcome all recent graduates and other alumni who have moved to our area. Come on out, mingle, and reconnect with fellow Penn alumni at this popular Hoboken gathering place. Test your trivia knowledge and see how well you really knew Penn! Appetizers and drinks provided by The Penn Club of Metro New Jersey. For more information please visit our website at www.pennclubmetronj.com.

 

NEW YORK CITY

PennNYC
Thursday, September 17, 2009
6:30PM
The Penn Club of New York - Grill Room
30 West 44th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
New York, NY 10036
Welcome the Penn class of 2009 to the great city of New York, and our wonderful alumni association, at the annual First September bash. Each year, Penn clubs from around the world hold celebrations for recent graduates. The party, co-hosted with the Penn Club of New York, will include free admission and drink specials throughout the night. All alumni are welcome. Please respond to events@pennclubny.org.

 

PHILADELPHIA

Penn Club of Philadelphia
Thursday, September 10, 2009
5:00- 8:00PM
Ladder 15
1528 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA
The Class of 2009 has just begun its life in "the real world." That means it's time to take a step back and enjoy the good company of the Penn Alumni Club of Philadelphia with an evening of great drink specials and good food at one of Philadelphia's newest night spots. This year's event will include raffles, giveaways and surprise entertainment. The Penn Club is a great place to meet people and we hope you'll give your Philly life a boost by joining in the fun. Please see our website for details.


PORTLAND

Penn Club of Portland
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
5:30PM
Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
1945 NW Quimby St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 517-4352
Join fellow alumni to enjoy food, beverages, and conversations while we welcome the members of the Class of 2009. For more information please visit www.pennclubofportland.org.


SAN FRANCISCO

Penn Club of Northern California
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Join us as we welcome the Class of 2009 to the Bay Area at our annual First September event. This event will also celebrate our membership of the University Club: check out our new club house. For more information and to RSVP visit www.ncpennclub.com.


SEATTLE

Penn Club of Seattle
Sunday, September 13, 2009
12:00- 3:00PM
Join us for one of the Clubs biggest events of the year.Meet and mingle with old friends and new on the beautiful grounds at the Highlands and help us welcome the Class of 2009 to their first Alumni event. All Penn Alumni and their families are invited. Enjoy some BBQ, a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis, games, and great company!
The PENN Alumni Club of Seattle will provide hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, and non-alcoholic beverages. Alumni are encouraged to bring side dishes (last names beginning A-N) and desserts (last names beginning O-Z).
Please RSVP to kristine@pennclubofseattle.com by Wednesday, September 2nd if you plan to attend. This will help us get an accurate headcount for the BBQ.
We hope to see you there! Dont forget your bathing suits and tennis racquets!


WESTCHESTER & ROCKLAND COUNTIES

Penn Club of Westchester & Rockland Counties
Saturday, September 26, 2009
7:00PM- 9:30PM
Grand Prix New York
333 North Bedford
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549

All alumni are invited to join us for our 2nd annual First September Event to welcome recent graduates and other alumni new to the area!  The event will take place at an exciting venue, Grand Prix New York, from 7:00 to 9:30PM on Saturday, September 26th.  Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks for a minimal fee (cash bar, dinner is available in the restaurant, and if you would like to try a race, it’s just $25 and includes a safety briefing, full gear rental and a 10-minute kart race, subject to availability).  Please see the website at www.pennclubwestrock.org for additional event details and to sign up for the event.

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