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ISSUE 13 WINTER 2014 NEWSLETTER OF PRINCETON CLUB OF NEW YORK
FEATURED EVENT
U.S. SOCCER –
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
IS WINNING THE WORLD CUP
DOABLE?
Thursday, November 6
WINE RECEPTION: 6:30PM
LECTURE: 7:00PM
COST: FREE FOR MEMBERS; $25 FOR GUESTS
HOST: ATHLETICS COMMITTEE
The U.S. Soccer team made America proud in the 2014 World Cup soccer competition.
Fans across the country cheered as the team held its own against some of the strongest teams
in the world. What happens now? What are the next steps to build upon the success of 2014
and become a true contender for the Cup?
Come hear United States Soccer Federation
(USSF) president, Sunil Gulati, review the
recent history of American soccer and his
vision for the future.
In 2013, he was elected to a four-year term on the FIFA Executive
Committee, and was in newspapers recently when he announced
his plan to press the FIFA Executive Committee to release World
Cup investigative reports on corruption allegations. He is also a
senior lecturer in the economics department of Columbia University.
INSIDE
The Underclassman
Continued on Page 2
Come support fellow Princeton alumni and see
this new musical. It is based on the life of F. Scott
Fitzgerald ’17 and inspired by his debut novel
This Side of Paradise.
Thanksgiving Buffet
Continued on Page 6
Celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and fellow
members at our annual buffet.
The Annual Inter-Club Snow Ball
Continued on Page 7
After the many December holiday celebrations,
join us for our annual winter celebration.
Happy New Year
Happy Holidays
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Steve Forbes ’70
Over 150 members and guests welcomed Steve Forbes
’70 to the Clubhouse as he discussed his new book,
Money: How the Destruction of the Dollar Threatens the
Global Economy and What We Can Do About It. Forbes
argued that since world governments took their
currencies off the gold standard, money has gotten
weaker and weaker and our wealth has been eroded.
Money is a provocative call of alarm about how this global devaluation of our
currencies could lead to a fiscal catastrophe as bad as the Great Depression or
worse.
NAFTA – 20 Years Later
with Dr. Jorge Castañeda ’73
Dr. Jorge Castañeda ’73 – with a particular emphasis
on the United States and Mexico – described what
has worked and what has not worked with the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and what
needs to be done going forward. This event was
cosponsored by Princeton in Latin America (PILA),
The Northeast Regional Chapter of the United States-Mexico Chamber of
Commerce and the Association of Latino Princeton Alumni (ALPA).
Picasso in the Theater
Cultural historian and Princeton Club member Charles A. Riley II, PhD ‘79,
author of The Jazz Age in France and the official book on the art collection of
Lincoln Center, captivated members and guests with the backstage secrets of
Picasso as well as Leger, Chagall, and contemporary artists.
When Paris Went Dark
Members and guests were enthralled by Amherst College professor Ronald
C. Rosbottom’s (Princeton *64, Ph.D.69) lecture on how, beneath the bustle
of a newly configured daily urban life, resistance and accommodation took
a myriad of forms during wartime in Paris under military and civilian
occupation. Rosbottom wove a rich tapestry of stories that described this
era from the pavement up, bringing the audience from
the first days of the Occupation through to the last,
evoking the detail of daily life in Paris from
1940-1944.
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PRINCETONIANS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
On the Town New York offers the best of everything, so take it all in from the Bronx to
the Battery with fellow members at tours, live performances, and more!
The image of the peacock was
as popular as the luxury it stood
for from the Gilded Age to
the 1920’s Art Nouveau and
Art Deco Movements. Sadly,
Modernism’s ethos of “less is
more” caused the bird a brief
decline. As the contemporary
art world re-embraces beauty
in a new “Gilded Age”, the
peacock today is strutting its
way back into the art world.
The group will dine at Xaviars
X20 on the Hudson after the
tour. Transportation provided
for departure from the
Princeton Club at 10:30AM.
City Hall Tour
and Luncheon
WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 12,
10:15AM
COST: FREE (lunch will be
à la carte)
HOST: ROBERT SNYDER
Take a guided tour of City Hall.
Constructed from 1803 to 1812,
New York’s City Hall is one of
the oldest continuously used
City Halls in the nation that still
houses its original governmental
functions. It is considered
one of the finest architectural
achievements of its period.
The group will meet at 10:15am
on Wednesday, November 12
at the entrance to City Hall,
located at the north end of
City Hall Park off Broadway at
Murray Street. The tour lasts
one hour starting at 10:30AM,
free of charge.
Killer Heels:
The Art of the
High-Heeled Shoe
THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 4,
6:30PM
COST: $30
Reservations become final sale on
Friday, November 28.
“Killer Heels” explores fashion’s
most provocative accessory.
From the high platform chopines
of sixteenth-century Italy to the
glamorous stilettos on today’s
runways and red carpets, the
exhibition looks at the high-
heeled shoe’s rich and varied
history and its enduring place in
our popular imagination.
The Brooklyn Museum is
located at 200 Eastern Parkway
and is easily accessible by the
2/3 train. After the docent-led
tour, visit Saul Restaurant at
the Brooklyn Museum which is
proud to serve fine dining next
to wonderful art.
Following the tour, the group
will walk a short distance to
Chinatown to have lunch
at restaurant Buddha Bodai
located at 5 Mott Street which
serves an inexpensive kosher,
vegetarian Chinese cuisine. The
event has been coordinated by
Robert Snyder, a member of the
Day Committee.
Tickets to
Musical, “The
Underclassman”
SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 22,
3:00PM
COST: $35
HOST: SUZANNA SANCHEZ
Reservations become final sale on
Friday, November 14.
Come support fellow Princeton
alumni for a performance of
“The Underclassman”, a new
musical based on the life of F.
Scott Fitzgerald ’17 and inspired
by his debut novel This Side of
Paradise.
The show has music, lyrics and
co-book by Peter Mills ’95;
Direction and co-book by Cara
Reichel ’96; Music Direction
and Orchestrations by Daniel
Feyer ’99; and Billy Hepfinger
’10 is in the cast. It’s produced
by Prospect Theater Company
which was founded and is run
by Princeton alumni.
Tickets will be available for
pickup at the front desk after
Friday, November 14. The Duke
Theater is located on 229 West
42nd Street between 7th and
8th Ave.
Tour of Strut:
The Peacock and
Beauty in Art at
the Hudson River
Museum
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 6,
12:00PM
BUS LEAVES FROM PCNY:
10:30AM
COST: $100 (Includes tour,
lunch, and private mini
coach bus)
HOST: DONNA GROSS
Reservations become final sale on
Thursday, October 30.
This exhibition explores our
fascination with this most
glamorous of birds, a symbol
of vainglory and the darling
of designers and painters.
Strutting in its sapphire-blue
and emerald-green feathers, the
peacock symbolized all things
vain and beautiful in centuries
of painting, sculpture, in books
and in myth, and on the clothes
that swirl and shine like the
iridescent bird itself. Intrigued by
the exotic art of Asia that prized
and portrayed the peacock,
Western artists and craftsmen
chose the peacock as a multi-
faceted motif for designs on
canvas and for objets d’art in
the home.
Century Club Tour
and Luncheon
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9,
11:00AM
COST: $100
HOST: JOHN MOORE
Reservations become final sale on
Tuesday, December 2.
Ever felt curious about the old
unmarked building at 7 West
43rd Street? Since 1901, the
building has been the home of
The Century Association, a club
for men founded in 1847. Among
its first members were William
Cullen Bryant of the New York
Evening Post, and Asher Durand,
the noted painter of American
landscape from the Hudson
River School.
Women now are also counted
among its 1600 resident
members and its 900 non-
resident members. The building
was designed by the firm of
McKim, Mead, and White, the
same architects of The Harvard
Club and The University Club.
The tour will be led by Jonathan
Harding, the club’s engaging
and well-spoken curator of
collections. Following the tour,
lunch will be served in the
private dining room.
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Woodrow Wilson School
of Public and International
Affairs
INNOVATIVE STATE: HOW
NEW TECHNOLOGIES CAN
TRANSFORM GOVERNMENT
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 4:30PM
Aneesh Chopra, co-founder and
executive vice president at Hunch
Analytics and former U.S. chief
technology officer, will discuss his
new book, Innovative State: How New
Technologies Can Transform Government, at
4:30PM on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at the
Woodrow Wilson School in Robertson
Hall. A book sale and signing will follow
his discussion. This event is cosponsored
with the School’s Center for Information
Technology Policy.
Chopra was sworn in as the country’s
first chief technology officer in May 2009
and served in the Obama Administration
as an assistant to the president and
associate director for technology within
the Office of Science and Technology
Policy.
McCarter Theatre Center
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
DECEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 28, 2014
Bring your family to meet ours and
celebrate the season with McCarter’s
critically-acclaimed production of Dickens’
classic masterpiece, A Christmas Carol.
This timeless story follows Ebenezer
Scrooge on a magical and transformative
journey through past, present, and future
as he discovers the true meaning of
Christmas and generosity of spirit that
embodies the holiday season. Join us
for the perennial favorite the New York
Times calls “A must-see,” and make this
cherished McCarter tradition part of
yours!
For more information, visit http://www.
mccarter.org
GOING BACK …
Princeton University
Concerts
“DIVINE WINDS”
RICHARDSON CHAMBER
PLAYERS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 3:00PM
RICHARDSON AUDITORIUM IN
ALEXANDER HALL
The Richardson Chamber Players was
co-founded by Nathan A. Randall and
Michael J. Pratt during the 1994-1995
Centennial season of Princeton University
Concerts. The ensemble comprises
musicians who teach instrumental
music and voice at Princeton University,
distinguished guest artists, and supremely
talented students. The repertoire
largely consists of works for singular
combinations of instruments and voices,
which would otherwise remain unheard.
For more information, visit http://www.
princetonuniversityconcerts.org or call
the Frist Campus Center box office
at 609-258-9220.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Fellow Members –
It seems only a few weeks ago we were enjoying those warm, fun-filled
days of summer. Now, the Club is buzzing with anticipation of the year-end
holidays and well-wishes and cheer.
I hope you will join me at the Club for our many holiday celebrations
this season starting with our Thanksgiving Day Buffet.
We kick off our December festivities with a very special Holiday Tunes on Tuesday on December
9. In addition, be sure to make your reservations today to join us for the Annual Members’ Holiday
Party on December 17 where you may enjoy entertainment, an open bar, mixing and mingling with
fellow Club members, and Chef Michael’s delicious fare (page 6). This is a wonderful night to raise
a glass and celebrate the holidays with your Club community.
When you are out and about and doing some shopping on the cold and windy streets of New York
City, remember that the Club offers Holiday Cheer on Saturday afternoons throughout December.
Complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cookies, and more await you and your family in the Bar &
Grill. Take a moment to relax and savor the season with us.
The holidays are also the perfect time to show your appreciation for the Club’s employees by means
of the Annual Holiday Fund. The staff’s dedicated service throughout the year helps to make
our “home away from home” a place of relaxation and comfort. The staff greatly appreciates any
contribution you can make.
We wrap up the month of December celebrating with our annual New Year’s Eve Spectacular. A
full dinner buffet, open bar, live band, and champagne toast will make this a night to remember
(page 7). I hope you will join me in ringing in the New Year.
On behalf of the entire Princeton Club membership and staff, I would like to take this opportunity
to wish all of you and your families a very healthy and happy holiday season.
I look forward to seeing you at the Club.
Best regards,
Clyde E. Rankin III ‘72
President
president@princetonclub.com
He worked to advance the President’s
technology agenda by fostering new
ideas and encouraging government-wide
coordination to help the country meet
its goals from job creation, to reducing
health care costs, to protecting the
homeland.
For more information, visit http://wws.
princeton.edu/news-and-events/events/item/
innovative-state-how-new-technologies-can-
transform-government
The Princeton University
Art Museum
KONGO ACROSS THE WATERS
THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2015
“Kongo across the Waters” examines 500
years of cultural exchange between the
Kongo, Europe, and the United States,
showing the rise of Kongo as a major
Atlantic presence and the transmission of
Kongo culture through the transatlantic
slave trade into American art.
For more information, visit http://artmuseum.
princeton.edu/art/exhibitions/1619
GIVING BACK
Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Club is proud to partner with the Association
to Benefit Children (ABC) again this holiday season
by holding a food drive for ABC’s annual Turkey Day
event, which distributes Thanksgiving boxes, complete
with a turkey and all the fixings, to approximately 700
families in need. ABC, established in 1986, is a not-for-
profit organization that focuses on providing services
to seriously at-risk children and their families in the
underserved communities of East Harlem and Upper
Yorkville. Please consider donating to this great cause;
suggested items include: canned vegetables, fruit, sweet
potatoes, and cranberry sauce; canned or dried beans;
boxed stuffing, mashed potatoes, biscuit, or muffin mix;
potatoes; nuts; broth; coffee; marshmallows; sugar; bags
or boxes of rice; gravy packets; powdered drink mix;
evaporated milk; dessert mixes; boxed pie crust; pumpkin
pie filling; and brown, plastic, or Ziploc bags. PCNY will
accept donations in the lobby until November 21st.
The Annual Holiday Fund
Show your appreciation to the PCNY employees by
participating in this annual tradition. You may contribute
via the envelope in this issue of The Member Experience
and express your gratitude to our staff for its service and
dedication throughout the year.
Give the Gift of Membership
Consider a gift of membership for your friends,
colleagues, and relatives so they may join our family here
at the PCNY. Please contact the Membership Office
for more information: 212.596.1240 or membership@
princetonclub.com.
Toys for Tots
Make the holidays special for a needy child by participating
in our annual Toys for Tots drive. The PCNY will collect
new, unwrapped toys until December 15.
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Get a taste
for the varied
programs and
events to come
this winter in
the Clubhouse!
FEED YOUR
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They will discuss the various philanthropic efforts that help provide—or
improve—quality education to students from poor and low income
families. They will also share their thoughts on whether such programs
can benefit millions to make an even bigger impact.
NYC COUNCILMAN BEN KALLOS ON THE MARINE
TRANSFER STATION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
WINE RECEPTION: 6:00PM
LECTURE: 6:30PM
COST: FREE FOR MEMBERS; $25 FOR GUESTS
HOST: ARLYNE KRUM
The City of New York plans to construct a marine transfer station on
the Manhattan side of the East River with an entrance and exit at 91st
Street and York Avenue. A similar facility was on that site until 1990,
when it was closed.
In the twenty years since its closing, the neighborhood has become
increasingly high-rise and residential. The area immediately adjacent to
the site is used by many of the neighborhood public and private schools,
as well as the neighborhood children.
Ben Kallos, the city councilman, for the 5th District in Manhattan will
speak about this marine transfer station and why he opposes it. He will
also offer interesting alternatives to the site.
Kallos works on many other issues such as healthy meals for kids
in schools, summer science programs for students, technology and
transparency laws, food drives. Come listen and learn about these
issues which affect today’s New Yorkers.
NEIL RUDENSTINE IDEAS OF ORDER: A CLOSE READING
OF SHAKESPEARE’S SONNETS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
WINE RECEPTION: 6:00PM
LECTURE: 6:30PM
COST: FREE FOR MEMBERS; $25 FOR GUEST
HOST: JOHN F. ANDREWS
Long before he distinguished himself as President of Harvard (1991-
2001), Neil L. Rudenstine won praise for his inspired teaching and
writing about English Renaissance literature. Dr. Rudenstine recently
completed a new book, Ideas of Order: A Close Reading of Shakespeare’s
Sonnets, on the extraordinary lyrics that Wordsworth described as the
“key” to Shakespeare’s “heart.” Come hear his discussion with John F.
Andrews ’65 regarding the sonnets’ most significant themes.
Dr. Rudenstine (a Rhodes Scholar who earned his A.B. as a member of
Princeton’s class of 1956) served on the faculties of both Harvard (1964-
68) and Princeton (1968-77), and his career at Old Nassau culminated
with a decade as Provost (1977-88). Copies of Ideas of Order: A Close
Reading of Shakespeare’s Sonnets will be on hand for purchase and
available for signing after the talk.
CAN BUDGET AND TRADE DEFICITS SINK THE U.S.
ECONOMY? AN EVENING WITH PETER ORSZAG ’91
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
WINE RECEPTION: 6:00PM
INTERVIEW: 6:30PM
COST: FREE FOR MEMBERS; $25 FOR GUESTS
HOST: CHRISTINE LOOMIS
Do the growing budget and trade deficits pose a serious risk to
the U.S. economy? How and why will they be reduced? Is there a
high probability of super inflation in the future? Is China’s control of
over $1 trillion in U.S. debt a cause for worry? Former U.S. Budget
Director, Peter Orszag ’91, will chat about these and other issues in a
conversation with Nelson Schwartz of The New York Times.
Club member Peter R. Orszag, vice chairman of corporate and
investment banking and chairman of the financial strategy and
solutions group at Citigroup, was previously President Barack
Obama’s director of the Office of Management and Budget. Orszag
was the director of the Congressional Budget Office from 2007 to
2008. In the Clinton administration, he served as a senior economist
at the Council of Economic Advisers from 1995 to 1996 and, in 1997,
as top adviser to the director of the National Economic Council.
Orszag holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and an
economics degree from Princeton University. He is an adjunct senior
fellow at the Council on Foreign Relation and a Bloomberg columnist.
Nelson D. Schwartz has covered the economy for The New York
Times since August 2012. He was the 2014 recipient of the Nathaniel
Nash Award, given annually by the Times to honor “a correspondent,
reporter or columnist who excels in business or economic news,
nationally or abroad.”
Nelson’s recent articles have included regular coverage of the latest
data on unemployment and economic growth. He joined the Times as
a Sunday Business feature writer in June 2007. From 1997 to 2007, Mr.
Schwartz was a senior writer for Fortune, where he reported from
New York and more than a dozen foreign countries, including Russia,
Britain, Iraq, Libya, Kuwait, Argentina and Brazil. He is a graduate of
the University of Chicago.
BRIDGING AMERICA’S GROWING EDUCATION GAP
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
WINE RECEPTION 6:00PM
PANEL: 6:30PM
HOSTS: ROCCO STAINO; IGNATIUS CHITHELEN; CHRIS BLEY
Best-selling author and former investment banker William Cohan will
moderate this panel discussion, which includes Jeff Henig, an award
winning teacher at Columbia, Joe Scantlebury of Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation and R. L’Heureux Lewis-McCoy a teacher at CUNY with
a new book on the topic.
Looking Back: Members’ Holiday Party
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THE PRINCETON LIBRARY IN NEW YORK PRESENTS
MICHAEL I. SOVERN, PRESIDENT EMERITUS
OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY & AUTHOR OF AN
IMPROBABLE LIFE: MY SIXTY YEARS AT COLUMBIA AND
OTHER ADVENTURES AS PART OF THE MILLENNIUM
LECTURE SERIES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9
LECTURE: 6:30PM
COST: FREE
HOST: PRINCETON LIBRARY IN NEW YORK
Join us as Mr. Sovern speaks about An Improbable Life: My Sixty Years
at Columbia and Other Adventures which recounts Columbia’s recovery
from riot to renaissance and addresses key issues in academia, such as
affordability, affirmative action, lifetime tenure and the favored treatment
of research over teaching.
He reports on his many and varied off-campus professional adventures,
including helping the victims of the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment;
stepping into the chairmanship of Sotheby’s; responding to a strike by
New York City’s firemen, a police riot and threats to shut down the
City’s transit system; playing a role in the theater world as president of
the Shubert Foundation; and chairing the Commission on Integrity in
Government.
Michael I. Sovern is president emeritus of Columbia University and
the Chancellor Kent Professor of Law at Columbia Law School. He
is a noted legal scholar of Labor Law and an expert in employment
discrimination.
There is no charge to attend this event but reservations in advance are
required. To reserve your space, please contact Erin Tahaney, Library, at
212-596-1250 or library@princetonclub.com.
THE MUSICAL BRAIN: AN EVENING WITH DR. RANDY
M. ROSENBERG
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
WINE RECEPTION: 6:00PM
LECTURE: 6:30PM
COST: FREE FOR MEMBERS; $25 FOR GUESTS
Music is as much a fundamental aspect of human behavior as language.
Melody and rhythm are hardwired into our brains and are an integral
part of our lives even before we are born.
The attraction of music, whether as an audience member or a
performer, defies culture, age and ethnocentricity. There are 60 million
amateur musicians in the U.S. alone. If you consider the complexity
of the musical brain, then it is not difficult to imagine that there are
instances where the circuitry fails. Such neurological disruption can result
in profoundly disabling syndromes that deprive either the listener or
artist of the beauty of music.
Dr. Rosenberg will discuss some of these unusual conditions from the
standpoint of a neurologist with 36 years of clinical experience and a
musician who has performed for over 50 years. You’ll leave this lecture
with a better understanding of the musical brain.
PASTA: THE LONG & SHORT OF IT! TALK & TASTING
WITH FRANCINE SEGAN
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
REGISTRATION: 6:00PM
TALK & TASTING: 6:30PM
COST: $35 FOR MEMBERS; $40 FOR GUESTS
Pasta—possibly Italy’s most beloved culinary contribution—comes in
hundreds of shapes and is served in thousands of ways. Join Francine
Segan, author of Pasta Modern, for an amusing talk on its tantalizing
history, interesting regional dishes, what’s cutting edge in Italy today, and
perfect wine pairings for pasta.
Taste several of these modern twists on historic pasta dishes (including
dessert pasta) and we’ll even have time for a trivia contest (with prizes!)
about modern & antique pasta making equipment. You’ll walk away with a
better understanding of why pasta has stood the test of time, tips on how
to pick the best dried pasta, and a short list of recipes to help channel
your inner Italian at home.
MASTERPIECES FROM THE PRE-COLUMBIAN WORLD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27
WINE RECEPTION: 6:00PM
LECTURE: 6:30PM
COST: FREE FOR MEMBERS; $25 FOR GUESTS
Masterpieces from the Pre-Columbian World will illustrate ancient works
of art from Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America using
finely crafted, visually outstanding objects from private and museum
collections. The talk will touch upon the meaning of these masterpieces
for the societies that made them, such as the Aztec, Taíno, Maya and Inca.
Dicey Taylor received her Ph.D. in Art History from Yale University
(1983) and has worked for many years as a curator of both museum
and private collections of Native American, Pre-Columbian, African,
Oceanic and European art. She is currently employed by a private family
company with large holdings of non-Western art and also works as a
curatorial consultant for a private collection of European Modern and
Contemporary painting and sculpture.
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Thanksgiving Day Buffet
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
AVAILABLE SEATINGS: 1:00PM; 4:00PM
COST: $70++ FOR ADULTS; $35++ FOR CHILDREN
12 AND UNDER; CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER
ARE FREE
Reservations are required and become final sale
Wednesday, November 19.
Holiday Cheer: Coffee, Cookies & More
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 & DECEMBER 13
3:00-5:00PM
COST: FREE
The Members’ Holiday Bash
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 6:00PM-11:00PM
COST: $35++ FOR MEMBERS; $50++ FOR GUESTS
Reservations are mandatory and required by noon on
Wednesday, December 3 at which point they are final sale.
Celebrate the season with your PCNY family as you
enjoy a full, open bar, Chef Michael’s scrumptious
buffets, entertainment, and more.
“A Taste of Home for the Holidays”
The James Madison Room 6:00-9:00pm
Full, open bar
Live music
Delicious seasonal hors d’oeuvres & food stations
“Hamilton Gets Down in December”
The Alexander Hamilton Room 8:00-11:00pm
Full, open bar with a Bubble Bar (champagne cocktails)
DJ & dancing
Late night comfort snacks from 10:00pm-11:00pm!
All dues paying members or spousal members may bring
additional guests for $50++ each. Space is limited and
available on a first come, first served basis.
Chef Michael’s Holiday Brunch
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE: 10:00AM-1:00PM
COST: $35++ FOR ADULTS; $25++ FOR CHILDREN
12 AND UNDER; CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER
ARE FREE.
All reservations become final sale on Friday, December 12.
Start your Saturday with this lovely, elegant brunch
before heading off to see the windows at Saks, skate
at Rockefeller Center, or just get in some last
minute shopping.
Choice of Beverage
Eggnog, Champagne, or Mimosa
Choice of Appetizer
Cinnamon Cobblestone Bread
McCann’s Irish Oatmeal
with Dried Cherries and Walnuts
Fresh Fruit Salad
Choice of Entrée
Three Cheese Quiche with Mesclun Salad
Eggnog French Toast
with Warm Buttered-Rum Maple Syrup
Two Eggs Any Style with Bacon, Ham or Sausage
and Breakfast Potatoes
Dessert
Selection of Holiday Cookies
Choice of of After-brunch Beverage
Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate
Christmas Eve Dinner
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24
RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE FROM 5:30PM-8:30PM
COST: $55++
Reservations become final sale on Wednesday,
December 17.
In the Spirit…Wild Game Dinner
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
WILD GAME RECEPTION: 6:00PM
SIT-DOWN DINNER: 7:00PM
COST: $125++
Chef Michael Bourquin will dazzle with a wild game
reception and multi-course dinner in the Woodrow
Wilson Room. The Chef’s creative menu will feature
wild boar, squab and cervena elk just to name a few, so
prepare yourself for an unbelievable journey through
the wild, as Chef Michael and his culinary team are
planning to pull out all the stops with an unforgettable
dining experience.
Reception
From Carving Stations
Steamship Round of Wild Boar
Mostarda | Creamed Sauerkraut
Kangaroo Wellington
Green Peppercorn Sauce
From a Buffet
Patés, Terrines & Charcuterie
Hudson Valley Duck Paté | Goose Liver & Truffle
Terrine | Duck Prosciutto | Blood Sausage | Venison
Salami | Smoked Ostrich & Pistachio Sausage | Elk
Sausage with Apple & Pear | Alligator Andouille
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OUR CLUB COMMUNITYNOVEMBER
4 Tunes on Tuesdays, p. 6
5:30pm
4 Wild Game Dinner, p. 6
6:00pm
5 The Wednesday Luncheon Group, p. 7
12:00pm
6 Strut at the Hudson River Museum, p. 2
12:00pm; Bus Leaves from PCNY: 10:30am
6 U.S. Soccer, p. 1
6:30pm
11 Tunes on Tuesdays, p. 6
5:30pm
11 Peter Orszag, Can Budget and Trade
Deficits Sink the U.S. Economy?, p. 4
6:00pm
12 City Hall Tour and Luncheon, p. 2
10:15am
12 Francophiles Rendezvous, p. 7
6:30pm
17 America’s Growing Education Gap, p. 4
6:00pm
18 Tunes on Tuesdays, p. 6
5:30pm
18 NYC Councilman Ben Kallos on the
Marine Transfer Station, p. 4
6:00pm
20 World Affairs Discussion Group, p. 7
6:30pm
22 “The Underclassman” Musical, p. 2
3:00pm
23 “Divine Winds” Richardson Chamber
Players, p. 3
3:00pm
24 Career Networking for Women, p. 7
6:15pm
25 Neil Rudenstine, Ideas of Order, p. 4
6:00pm
27 Thanksgiving Day Buffet, p. 6
1:00pm; 4:00pm
Young Alumni Committee Presents
Introductory Wine Tasting
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3
7:00PM
COST: $45++
HOST: ALLAN AMICO
RESERVATIONS BECEOME FINAL SALE MONDAY,
DECEMBER 1
Have you ever been handed a restaurant wine list
and asked to make a selection for the table? We will
discuss strategies for reducing angst while increasing
wine savvy in this potentially nerve-wracking
experience. We will explore advice from New York’s
leading sommelier, discuss hot spots for wine, when
you should BYOB, as well as getting the basics of wine
tasting by sipping five wines. This event is focused
on young alums and will offer not only a fun and
informational wine tasting but also the chance to meet
fellow young graduates.
Dr. Tyler Colman teaches wine classes in the food
and wine program at New York University with the
James Beard Foundation as well as at the University
of Chicago. His wine writing appears on his award-
winning blog, “Dr. Vino”, named a top wine blog by
Food Wine and Fast Company magazines. He has also
contributed wine pieces to The New York Times, Food
Wine, Wine Spirits, Bicycling Magazine and Details.
pcp
Dinner
1st Course
Rabbit Cèpe Ravioli
Pickled Grapes | Marsala Cream | Micro Arugula
2nd Course
Roasted Breast of Squab
Spaetzle | Foie Gras | Stone Fruit Purée | Parsley Oil
Entrée
Spice Crusted Rack of Cervena Elk
Brussels Sprout Leaves | Chanterelles | Rosemary-
Vanilla Scented Parsnip Puree |
Huckleberry Port Wine Sauce
Dessert
Pumpkin Profiteroles
Maple Candied Bacon | Glazed Pecans |
Bourbon Crème Anglaise
Tunes on Tuesdays in The Grill
NOVEMBER 4, 11, 18; DECEMBER 9;
JANUARY 13, 20, 27
HAPPY HOUR: 5:30-7:30PM
LIVE MUSIC: 6:30-8:30PM
Enjoy extended happy hour pricing and live music at
the Bar. It’s the perfect spot to kick back after work
and socialize with friends. Tune up and wind down
Tuesdays at the PCNY.
HOLIDAY TUNES ON TUESDAY
DECEMBER 9
Come delight in happy hour pricing with
family or friends while listening to your
favorite holiday tunes. Happy hour discounts
apply to domestic beer, house wine and liquor.
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The Wednesday Luncheon Group
NOVEMBER 5
12:00PM
Hosts: Prudence Jackson Donna Gross
Call: Donna Gross, 212.362.3491
DECEMBER 3
12:00PM
Host: John Moore Bob Phillips
Call: Donna Gross, 212.362.3491
JANUARY 7
12:00PM
Host: Donna Gross Robert Philips
Call: Donna Gross, 212.362.3491
Francophiles Rendezvous
NOVEMBER 12
6:30PM
JANUARY 7
6:30PM
Email: Vida Schreibman, vidasch@aol.com
Career Networking for Women
NOVEMBER 24
6:15PM
Contact: Beverly Daniel, bdaniel@careergrowthgroup.com
Book Club
DECEMBER 4
6:30PM
The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster
Strikes and Why by Amanda Ripley
JANUARY 8
6:30PM
The Iliad by Homer
Contact: Jill Hurwitz, Jillpaula@aol.com
Bridge Group Meeting
We’re looking for new players! Contact Sandy if you’re
interested in joining!
Call: Sandy Kazlow 718.253.4148
Spotlight on New Group
World Affairs Discussion Group
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
6:30PM
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29
6:30PM
The World Affairs Group meets to discuss timely
global issues that also directly impact the United
States. Previous topics have included: U.S./China
relations; the financial instability in Western Europe;
Women’s rights as a world-wide concern; the Arab
Spring and its consequences. Our discussions are
conducted in an amicable manner that nonetheless
welcomes a diversity of opinions.
To sign up, please contact Gerald Rabinowitz,
rabinowitz.gerald@gmail.com.
Big Nights:
The New Year’s
Eve Spectacular
at PCNY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31
TICKET OPTION 1 RECEPTION, DINNER MUSIC: 7:00PM-9:00PM
$125 PER PERSON BY DECEMBER 1; $135 AFTER DECEMBER 1
Start your evening off with an elegant champagne reception and 3-course meal,
paired with wine. Enjoy socializing with fellow members, listening to jazz, and
feasting on Chef Michael’s seasonal fare. (Seating requests are limited; parties of 2-10
can be accommodated).
TICKET OPTION 2 DANCING, DESSERT DRINKS: 9:00PM-1:00AM
$95 PER PERSON
It’s time to get the party started—our Snow Ball band joins us to really get the
celebration going as you sample our delicious dessert buffet and enjoy the full, open
bar. (Reception-style, limited seating; no reserved seats).
TICKET OPTION 3 FULL PACKAGE—RECEPTION, DINNER, DANCING,
MUSIC, DESSERTS, DRINKS: 7:00PM-1:00AM
$199 PER PERSON, INCLUSIVE OF TAX GRATUITY
Classes of ’01-’14, reserve for 5 at any level, and receive a 6th spot free!
All seating and tickets are first come, first served. Dress is black tie preferred; gentlemen
must wear jackets. Kindly reserve by December 1; all reservations become final sale on that
date. Absolutely no walk-ins will be permitted.
** Remember to book your overnight guestroom early! **
The Annual Inter-
Club Snow Ball
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
9:00PM-1:00AM ~ AFTER PARTY: 1:00-2:30AM
COST: $105 FOR MEMBERS; $135 FOR GUESTS
ATTIRE: BLACK TIE PREFERRED
ALL RESERVATIONS AFTER FRIDAY, JANUARY 16: $150
Join us for our annual winter celebration as we dance the night away and mingle with
our Inter-Club cohorts. Our awesome band will be back, along with our full open
bar, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, and sinful dessert buffet. Then we’ll keep the party
going in the Bar Grill after hours where drinks will be available for purchase.
Reservations become final sale on Friday, January 16.
DECEMBER
3 Wednesday Luncheon Group, p. 7
12:00pm
3 YAC Introductory Wine Tasting, p. 6
7:00pm
4 Killer Heels, p. 2
6:30pm
4 Book Club, p. 7
6:30pm
5 A Christmas Carol, p. 3
Opening night
6 Holiday Cheer, p. 6
3:00pm
8 Innovative State at the Woodrow Wilson
School of Public Internat’l Affairs, p. 3
4:30pm
9 Century Club Tour and Luncheon, p. 2
11:00am
9 Holiday Tunes on Tuesday, p. 6
5:30pm
9 Michael I. Sovern, An Improbable Life, p. 5
6:30pm
13 Holiday Cheer, p. 6
3:00pm
17 Members’ Holiday Bash, p. 6
6:00pm
20 Chef Michael’s Holiday Brunch, p. 6
Reservations begin 10:00am
24 Christmas Eve Dinner, p. 6
Reservations begin 5:30pm
31 New Year’s Eve Spectacular, p. 7
7:00pm; 9:00pm
JANUARY
7 Wednesday Luncheon Group, p. 7
12:00pm
7 Francophiles Rendezvous, p. 7
6:30pm
8 Book Club, p. 7
6:30pm
13 Tunes on Tuesday, p. 6
5:30pm
14 Dr. Rosenberg, The Musical Brain, p. 5
6:00pm
20 Tunes on Tuesday, p. 6
5:30pm
21 Francine Segan, Pasta, p. 5
6:00pm
24 The Annual Inter-Club Snow Ball, p. 7
9:00pm
27 Tunes on Tuesday, p. 6
5:30pm
27 Masterpieces Pre-Columbian World, p. 5
6:00pm
29 World Affairs Discussion Group, p. 7
6:30pm
Remember to visit www.princetonclub.com to
get more event details and make reservations!
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Have a question? Need assistance?
Our professional staff is here to make
your member experience the best it
can be.
To Make Dining Reservations
Captain
212.596.1205
To Make Hotel Room Reservations
Michael Smirnoff
Front Desk Manager
212.596.1201
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To Make Event Reservations
Samantha Rosenberg
Director of Programming Communications
212.596.1261
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To Design a Catering Event
Lisa Petersen
Senior Catering Sales Manager
212.596.1210
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For the Squash Fitness Center
John Musto
Squash Professional
212.596.1230
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For Billing and Accounting Questions
Richard Violante
Director of Finance
212.596.1220
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WOODROW WILSON ROOM
Monday – Friday
Lunch: Noon – 2:30pm
Dinner: 5:30 – 9:00pm
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
November 27, Thankgiving Day
Closed
Christmas Day
Closed
New Year’s Day
Closed
Can’t Make an Event You
Reserved For?
Here’s How It Works:
Free Events: Our plans change all the
time in this city, but when you reserve for
an event, we hold a seat for you. Please
call, email, or go online to cancel your
reservation by noon on the day of the event
so another member may use your place and
you can avoid a $10 no-show fee and guest
charges.
Paid Events: Occasionally events are final
sale or have a final sale date, so please check
the full event description prior to making
your reservation. Can’t figure it out? Just
give the Program Office a call, and we will
be happy to assist you. If an event has no
final sale date listed, please cancel two
business days prior to the event to avoid
being charged.
To make or cancel reservations:
Call: 212.596.1261 (Program Office)
Email: events@princetonclub.com
Visit: www.princetonclub.com
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General Manager
212.596.1270
hines@princetonclub.com
For General Member Information
Membership Office
212.596.1240
memb@princetonclub.com
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Monday – Friday
6:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday and Sunday
8:30am – 8:00pm
THE GRILL
Monday – Friday
Breakfast: 7:00 – 10:30am
Lunch: Noon – 2:30pm
Dinner: 5:30 – 9:00pm
Bar Service: Noon – 11:00pm
Saturday
Breakfast: 7:30 – 10:30am
Lunch: Noon – 2:30pm
Bar Service: Noon – 7:00pm
Sunday
Breakfast/Brunch: 7:30am – 2:30pm
Bar Service: Noon – 3:00pm
November 27, Thankgiving Day
Continental Breakfast: 7:30am – 10:30am
Christmas Day
Closed
New Year’s Day
Continental Breakfast: 7:30am – 10:30am
December 24 and December 31
Closed after 2:00pm
Christmas Day, New Year’s Day
Closed