Alumni Association Update

Club Spotlights:

THE WHARTON CLUB OF BOSTON

While Boston is the home territory for another business school, the Wharton Club of Boston keeps the Wharton flag flying for more than 4,000 Wharton alumni in New England.

Recently Richard D. Lane, W'76, WG'81, assumed the club presidency from Jennifer Nichols, WG'91, who concluded a five-year run. During Nichol's tenure, the Club developed partnerships with local business school clubs (e.g., Sloan, Kellogg, Chicago) to cross-promote events and expand networking opportunities with free and discounted admission to other clubs' events listed on the Wharton Club website, www.whartonboston.com.

On October 14, the Club held a kickoff to welcome Lane in his new role. He spoke to the group about his vision, which includes improving the Club's website with its online partner AlumniMagnet. Another important goal for Lane is to expand the roster of future events to engage Wharton alumni who have been out of school for many years.

Wharton Club of Boston events are include:

• National and local speakers, including William Winkenwerder, Jr., assistant secretary of defense for health affairs; Eric Kriss, Governor Romney's administration and finance secretary; and Wharton professors Jeremy Siegel and Peter Fader

• Business and career events such as Entrepreneurship & Fundraising and Choosing a Career with Passion

• Community service events including the Boston Food Bank and renovating homes for Rebuilding Together

• Sporting and social events like happy hours and (the World Series-winning!) Red Sox and Celtics games

THE WHARTON CLUB OF WASHINGTON, DC

Since 1968, the Wharton Club of Washington, DC, has provided members with access to the unique people and resources of the U.S. capital. Now under the leadership of Alan N. Schlaifer, W'65, the Club has increased membership more than 100% since last year!

In November 2005, the Club held three programs that demonstrate its wide range: a reception hosted by the Ambassador of Lithuania at that country's historic embassy; a breakfast with Dr. Cynthia Glassman, SEC Commissioner (who holds an MA and PhD from Penn); and a luncheon with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.

Other successful initiatives include the Leads Council, which helps members get strategic input from other members, while generating added revenues for their businesses. The Professional Development series has dealt with topics critical to career success—from how to make a career transition and using a career coach, to overcoming obstacles in your career and secrets of working with recruiters. One of the more recent career-oriented initiatives is a Transitions Group for those considering a new career path, a return to the workplace after a hiatus, or part-time paid or volunteer work during retirement.

For 37 years, the Club has held Joseph Wharton Award Dinners—the longest continuous event among the entire Wharton network. Honorees include leading alumni such as Former Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan, W'28, top executives, entrepreneurs, former government officials, and Wharton deans and professors. The funds raised by the dinners provide financial aid for Wharton students from the DC area.

To view the roster of events for 2006, visit www.whartondc.com.

THE WHARTON CLUB OF NEW JERSEY

Members of the WCNJ recently celebrated the first three years of the club and the transition to the next generation leadership team during festivities at The Maplewood Club.

Founding President Jonathan "JP" Perelman, W'79, offered welcoming remarks and entertained attendees with a creative and hilarious video commemorating the history of the Club. (The ability of incoming President Ken Wolf, W'87, to smoke a pipe and drink wine simultaneously may well be the signature moment of his administration.)

Incoming Club officers Jess Germansky, W'80, EMTM'02, (vice president, events and programming) and Eddie Monteiro, W'01, E'01, (executive vice president) recognized the contributions of the founding board, including Ray Cohen, W'67, WG'68; Sharon Kornstein, W'80; Raj Kumar, WG'83; Bob Stein, W'71; Gregg Stover; WG'90, and founding Officers Frank Arcoleo, WG'93; Perelman; Andy Shaiman, WG'83; Stan Weilgus, W'66; and Wolf. JP was specially recognized with a coffee mug inscribed, "I founded the Wharton Club of New Jersey and all I got was this lousy mug!" More seriously, JP was presented a plaque symbolizing the appreciation in his role in the Club's creation and growth to over 250 members with more than 2,000 event participants in just three years.

In his first public appearance as new president, Wolf introduced newly elected board members Peter Benton, WG'98, Mark Hurwich, WG'78, and Dushyant Pandit, WG'79. Germansky gave special thanks to Greg Botvinik, who organized the evening. Wolf closed the evening with brief (at least that's what he promised) remarks on the Club's new strategic plan, the creation of a new Marketing Committee, and news on upcoming events. The evening concluded with a rousing chorus of "Drink a Highball."

Wharton 125 Events are scheduled for 20 cities around the world. Don't miss the chance to meet with fellow alumni and hear Wharton professors speak at these anniversary events. Visit 125th.wharton.upenn.edu for a complete list.

2006 Reunions will be celebrated at Wharton's Philadelphia campus May 14-16, 2006. Classes of 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961, 1956, 1951, 1946, 1941, 1936, and all MBA Exec graduates, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu/alumni/reunion/2006/ for more information.

The Wharton Follies Reunion is sure to inspire scintillating conversation and a spontaneous song or two. The event, honoring the 30th anniversary of the Follies, will take place in Philadelphia February 11 and 12. Contact Rebecca Stone in Wharton Alumni Affairs (rcstone@wharton.upenn or 215.573.9096) or visit 125th.wharton.upenn.edu. For a complete list of alumni events, visit the Alumni Events Calendar at www.wharton.upenn.edu/alumni.