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A Message from the General Manager In the June Bear Facts newsletter, we were thrilled to share that Members will be welcomed to The Club in September with a refreshed and revitalized Big Red Tap & Grill! A longtime favorite spot for both Members and in-house guests, the Tap will feature several exciting updates, including enhancements to the bar area, new lighting and tables, and larger televisions. “The reimagined Tap & Grill will feature a polished, modern atmosphere, while still delivering the drinks, dining, and exceptional service you’ve come to expect. We’re just a few days away from temporarily suspending service in the Tap & Grill, with a scheduled reopening on Tuesday, September 2nd. Be sure to join us for “last call” the week of June 23rd, before we close for renovations after food and beverage service on Saturday, June 28th. While the Tap & Grill is closed, you can still enjoy the hospitality of our staff, summer cocktails, and the Tap & Grill menu in its summer home: the Cayuga Lounge. Located on the second floor just off the Cayuga dining room, the Lounge will feature a full bar setup, television, and cocktail-style seating. For those in the Metro NY area, be sure to join us on July 24th for our second Club Crawl! Event details are below, and the evening will feature a special ‘hard hat’ tour of our ongoing renovations.
Member Appreciation Certificate THANK YOU!
I’m sure you’ll find this issue of the Summer Quarterly engaging, as we highlight exciting summer programs, dining events, and updates from all departments at The Club. We’re also looking ahead to fall, with several programs already in the works. Plus, we’re finalizing plans for a festive cocktail party to celebrate our 35th anniversary year—a Save the Date will be sent soon.
Each year, we mark the start of the new fiscal year with a thank-you for your support of The Club. You’ll find your certificate enclosed along with this issue of the Summer Quarterly. Please plan to present your certificate upon dining, attending a program or at check-in for your stay. We look forward to seeing you at The Club!
Here’s to a fantastic summer ahead, filled with time spent with friends and family! Craig Lasnier General Manager
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Pick up your club crawl punch card at the front desk and bounce from room to room grabbing drinks, bites, and fun items along the way! During the crawl, meet and get to know our staff who work in each area of The Club. This is the perfect opportunity to see areas of The Club you ordinarily don't visit, introduce your guests to The Club, and have some fun while doing it. Attendees will get an exclusive behind the scenes look at our Tap & Grill renovations.
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FEATURES Road Tripping to See Your Favorite Sports Team? You’ll find reciprocal clubs in quite a few cities where our NY teams hopefully bring home a win.
Don’t forget about our overseas clubs! + The NFL has a full slate of international play. Both London and Dublin will be hosting– two cities where you’ll find reciprocal clubs + The Leander Club offers exclusive dining during the Royal Henley Regatta Visit our reciprocal club page located under the membership tab on our website. Here, you’ll find a list of clubs and instructions on sending a letter of introduction.
Is your favorite team coming to play in the Big Apple? + We’re one block away from Grand Central Terminal where you’ll find easy access to Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, and Arthur Ashe/US Open + M adison Square Garden is just a 15 minute walk from The Club + H eading to Metlife for football, soccer (still football!)? New Jersey Transit runs out of Penn Station, a short walk or subway ride away from The Club Speak with a guest service agent to reserve your stay. Frontdesk@cornellclubnyc.com or 212.986.0300 Contact Angel at A.Cruz@cornellclubnyc.com or 212.692.1314 for discounted rates on extended summer stays.
The Cornell Club Golf Outing at Engineers Country Club MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 th
The Cornell Club has partnered with Engineer's Country Club in Long Island, NY, for an exclusive Golf Day. This event is open to members and guests, offering golf, tennis, pickleball, and lunch packages. $265 per golfer plus 22% administrative fee and tax includes: Golf, Green Fees, Cart Fees, Soft Drinks, and BBQ Lunch (Caddie fee not included) • 9:00 am Shotgun • Cash Bar For Alcohol On The Course and Pool Bar
$75 per person plus 22% administrative fee and tax includes: Tennis or Pickleball with Soft Drinks and BBQ Lunch • Cash Bar For Alcohol at the Pool Bar • If Tennis Coach Is Required, Please Add $50 Per Hour
$75 per person plus 22% administrative fee and tax includes: Pool Access (weather permitting) with Soft Drinks and BBQ Lunch • Cash Bar For Alcohol at the Pool Bar Caddy Fees ($100 per caddy) are additional and paid for on the day of the event directly with the Golf Pro Shop. Interested members should contact Adam Hartofilis, the Event Sales Director at Engineer's, directly at Adam. Hartofilis@invitedclubs.com or 516.548.5753 for reservations and payment.
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CALENDAR EVENTS From the Fitness Center
Beat the Summer Time Blues Enjoy a few tips from Norm, our Director of Health and Fitness, to have you feeling your best this summer! •F ind activities you enjoy: Explore alternatives like hiking, biking, swimming, local yoga class and working out at the Cornell Club Gym. •P rioritize sleep and nutrition: Get adequate sleep and focus on consuming foods rich in L-tryptophan, magnesium, and omega-3s to support your mood and well-being. •A massage with our Cornell Club Therapist can help with sleep. •S et realistic goals: Start with small, achievable goals and gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workouts. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise three days of the week. •C onsider professional support: If you’re struggling with severe SAD symptoms, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional. They can recommend additional treatments like light therapy, psychotherapy, or medication. Remember: Exercise is a valuable tool for managing the summer blues, but it’s important to take a holistic approach that includes maintaining a healthy lifestyle, seeking social support, and considering professional guidance when needed. Questions? Contact Norm at N.Bey@cornellclubnyc.com or 212.692.1360.
Era of AI The Club is excited to continue our partnership with Cornell Tech this fall. Keep your eye out for a full line up of amazing AI events coming soon!
Wine with Wanda Missing our Wine with Wanda tasting series? We are too! Join us for our first one back this fall on Thursday, October 9th.
Pop-Up Dinner Series Save the date for our first night back on Friday, September 12th Join us in September as we bring back our Pop-Up Dinner Series with more innovative menus. Visit the Dining Page for date releases, exciting specials, and a look at some of our past pop-up menus.
What Are Your Favorite Member Benefits? A Club Membership offers a wide range of amenities and perks, and we’re highlighting some member favorites—along with a few you might not know about yet. One of the most common comments we hear is about the exceptional member value. Members enjoy exclusive room rates (priced well below NYC average rates), all-inclusive dining menus, specialty cocktails ($20 and under), a wines by the glass menu, and an impressive selection of private dining options. Additional complimentary services include: · · · · ·
Full Health & Fitness Membership included with your Club Membership Complimentary bag storage at the front desk Coffee and tea service in the lobby Complimentary hors d’oeuvres in the Tap & Grill Printers in the Business Center and fax service with our front desk
And remember, your membership goes beyond The Club on 44th Street. Our reciprocal club network continues to grow, offering members guest access to private clubs around the world. Visit the website at www.cornellclubnyc.com ahead of your next visit. As always, our staff is happy to assist with questions ahead of your visit to The Club or a reciprocal club.
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Programming we know you’ll love! Please visit the Program Calendar on the website for more information and registrations. TUESDAY, JULY 1 st 7:00PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 th 4:45PM
ALL-IVY PRIDE PARTY AT THE YALE CLUB
BROOKLYN BRIDGE AND BROOKLYN HEIGHTS AT SUNSET TOUR
Finish Pride Month strong with a step into a night of pure magic, music, and mayhem at The Yale Club’s All-Ivy Pride Party. Join us as we celebrate Pride with all the glitter, glamour, and glorious energy it deserves.
Join us on a walk across the “Great Bridge” -- once the longest suspension bridge in the world -- as we learn about its creation and early history. We end at the Brooklyn Promenade to view the magnificent Manhattan skyline at twilight -- only steps from Grimaldi’s Pizza, the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, The River Cafe and the restaurants and cafes of Montague Street.
SATURDAY, JULY 12 th 2:30PM
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MET’S CLOISTERS TOUR Join your fellow members as we take a guided tour and explore the treasures of The Met Cloisters, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s branch dedicated to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. TUESDAY, JULY 15 th 5:45PM
UNPACKING THE HISTORIC MEATPACKING DISTRICT WITH JACQUELYN OTTMAN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 th 6:00PM
HISPANIC HERITAGE WINE DINNER Join us for an incredible wine dinner featuring CCNY’s take on traditional dishes paired with wines by Rafael Cervantes, Founder of Crescent Imports. This event is the perfect kick off for Hispanic Heritage Month! (September 15-October 15) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 rd
YOUNG ALUMNI “GIRL DINNER”
Come join us on a 90-minute evening stroll as we unpack the 400-year history of the Meatpacking District and take in the ambience of one of the oldest and now landmarked parts of New York.
Join your fellow Young Alumni for CCNY’s version of the TikTok famous “girl dinner”! Pick and choose your favorites from our list of small plates & tapas items and pair it with the perfect drink!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 rd 6:15PM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 th
WALL STREET HISTORY AND TAVERN TOUR Join your colleagues on a relaxing downtown stroll exploring Wall Street’s notable past and its historic taverns. And what would make this tour even more refreshing? Why, stops at several of those historic bars for refreshment. Come with a thirst for history -- or just a thirst! SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 nd 1:00PM
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY TOUR The New York Public Library, known as the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, is the second largest public library in the United States, and fourth largest in the world. It houses some 15 million items, among them priceless medieval manuscripts, ancient Japanese scrolls, contemporary novels and poetry, as well as baseball cards, dime novels, and comic books.
Ready to see more upcoming programs? Head to the club calendar for early registration for fall programs. Program details along with additional programming will be added and shared with you throughout the summer.
KENNETH WOMACK: ALL THINGS MUST PASS AWAY: HARRISON, CLAPTON, AND OTHER ASSORTED LOVE SONGS In this multimedia presentation, explore the genesis of George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass and Eric Clapton’s Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs during the summer of 1970.
HOLIDAY HOURS Please note that both the Big Red Tap & Grill and Cayuga Room will be closed from June 30th to July 7th. However, breakfast service will still be available in the Cayuga Room during this time.The Tap will remain closed for renovations in July and August and both dining room menus will be offered in the Cayuga Room. The Health & Fitness Center will be closed on July 4th and will reopen July 5th. While our dining areas will be closed, The Club is open as your general meeting area, guest rooms, and relaxed work and study areas.
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Welcome your new grad hire to NYC with a Club membership. Each year, we welcome graduating seniors with a special membership offer of $250*. New graduates can take advantage of the club’s amenities, gratis membership to the Fitness Center, and meet fellow grads here at The Club and at All-Ivy events. It’s also a great opportunity to meet seasoned professionals and attend networking events. Want to support a new graduate in your office? + Invite them to contact The Club and we’ll be happy to share membership info and an application. + Give the gift of membership. Treat your new hire to a membership at the $250 rate. + Issue a guest pass to dine or attend a club program. Online guest passes can be found on the member homepage.
Our Class of 2025 membership applications can be found on our membership page.
🎓 Cornell Class of 2025 🎓 Graduates of Affiliate Schools
New Members (continued) Cristina Torres Notre Dame ‘21 Declan Traver ‘24 Jorge Velarde Valencia & Barbara del Pilar Oviedo Vidal Leonardo Villa-Forte ‘23 Katherine Viret ‘92 Grace Wadell ‘86 Kevin Weng Family George Whang ‘92 Nina Williams Brown ‘05 Josephine Yang Faculty/Staff Vera Yeh ‘25 Wan Jun Angela Yoong ‘05 Lauren Zastko ‘23 Yaoqun Zhang ‘12 Matthew Zucker & Brian Zucker Fuhr Family
*We have extended the class of ’25 offer through August 31st. The introductory rate of $250 covers dues and initiation fee through June 30, 2026.
Cool Summer Cocktails and Dining all Summer Long!
Visit our Membership Page of the website or contact Lara Chrisomalis ’02 at membership@cornellclubnyc.com
Lobster Night
(Brown, Colgate, Duke, Notre Dame, St.Lawrence, Stanford, Tulane, Trinity College Dublin, Wake Forest)
🎓 Graduates can also join under our Business Associate category
Wednesday: Thursday:
The Graduate Union
Steak Night featuring Pat LaFrieda Steaks and Chops
Join us in welcoming The Graduate Union to our extensive reciprocal club network.
Friday:
Located in Melbourne, Australia, The Graduate Union is renowned as the preeminent Australian membership association of graduates of universities from around the world, living, meeting and learning within a vibrant and active collegium which advances education and its application for the good of society.
BBQ
Our Fall Calendar is Open! Seminars ~ Training Sessions ~ Get the crew back in the office~ Contact Danielle at D.Salera@cornellclubnyc.com or 212.692.1376 for room availability and ideas. T H E CO R N E L L C L U B - N E W YO R K , 6 E A S T 4 4T H S T R E E T, N E W YO R K , N Y 1 0 0 1 7, 2 1 2 .9 8 6 . 0 3 0 0 , W W W.CO R N E L LC LU B N YC .CO M
Welcome New Members joining through May 29 , 2025 th
Kenneth Ageloff ‘73 James & Linda Ahern ‘91 Erik Ahlgren & Heather Struhl ‘13 Debbie Ali St. Lawrence ‘16 Edward Ambis & Dotti Ambis ‘72 Katherine Anderson Faculty/Staff Andrea & Thomas Angelo ‘02 Martyn Ball St. Lawrence ‘90 Dylan Bean ‘24 Dagny Belak Family Alyson Belz & Joseph Moscola ‘23 Jacob Berchtold Family Luisina Bertolaccini Cornell Sarah Besky Faculty/Staff Marguerite Bolster-Koller ‘25 Thomas Botts Avery Bower ‘23 Sean Brady Wake Forest ‘24 Orla Brady Trinity ‘03 Samuel & Katie Braverman Business Associate Mariana Campello Bittencourt ‘23 Robert Cartwright Cornell Law ‘67 Danny Chan Family Angela Chang ‘26 Zachary Chapman Colgate ‘93 Shou-Kai Cheng ‘24 Runit Chhaya & Sapna Advani Family Yesenia Claros Michael Clifford ‘87 Dax Cohan Duke ‘14
Thomas Collins Tulane ‘22 Douglas Comer Family Rob Cotter Brown ‘06 Michael Craigen & Laurie Craigen ‘83 Brian Crawley Business associate Christopher De Sa & Kairen Wong Faculty/Staff John Dickerson ‘22 Don Dizon Brown Nicholas Donato Business Associate Ronald Dreifuss & Alder Cuello ‘83 Jacqueline Duval ‘92 Abbey Ebesu ‘21 Joseph Feiner ‘82 Matthew & Kate Ferguson Tulane ‘98 Desi Fernandez ‘08 Jacob Forney Notre Dame ‘15 Briana Frank ‘26 Allegra Friedman Brown ‘22 Andrew Gebicki ‘26 Joseph Giordano Georgetown ‘23 Yoav Grainer ‘21 Sarah & Jay Graney Notre Dame ‘18 Maxwell Guan ‘27 Charles Hadid Business Associate Winston Himsworth Brown ‘62 Carol Hoffman Santemma ‘73 Kristina Hooper ‘92 Ella Hough ‘25 David Howard Tulane ‘03 Quinn Hulme ‘26 Darren Indyke & Michelle
Saipher ‘91 Ryan Johnston Wake Forest ‘18 Natalie Jones ‘26 Audrey Kaplan & Joseph McGarvey Tulane ‘89 Charlotte Keil ‘24 Aashish Khubchandani ‘22 Joehyun Kim Richard Knowlton & Yolanda Knowlton Stanford ‘81 Emily Laurilliard ‘16 Paul Lewis ‘15 Ruby Lin Cornell Richard Lobel Stanford ‘92 James Long Stanford ‘22 Jack Malone ‘23 Michael Marando Cornell Ana Samely Maria Business Associate Cailey Martin Tulane ‘24 Courtney May & Matthew Lindgren ‘20 Rachel McIntyre ‘21 Matt McIntyre & Garrett Collins ‘03 Grace Meng & Wayne Kye Family Carol Mitchell & Sebastian Mitchell Notre Dame ‘03 Gary Mohr Business Associate Yoonwhe Moon ‘04 Akshey Mulpuri ILR ‘24 Corey Neil ‘23 Alison Neisser ‘78 Business Associate Jacek Olczak Business Associate Ife Oluwatayo ‘17
Michael Osterer Business Associate Jason Ottomano ‘17 Peter Oyewole & Olayinka Oyedun Oyewole Family Peggy Palmer ‘62 Matthew Papazian ‘26 Armaan Parekh ‘21 Jin Hyun Park ‘24 Thomas Peters & Susan Sargent ‘65 Elizabeth Pierce Duke ‘66 Jonathan Plattner ‘18 Uzma Rahman ‘94 Jill Rathus ‘85 Scott Ravida ‘24 Kimberly & Joseph Rotondo ‘02 Manik Sahai Family Vivek Sahai & Manjushree Sahai Family Gabriel Sanchez Brown ‘22 James Sanders ‘08 Alison & Michael Santore ‘23 John & Sarajane Schwartz ‘68 Andrew Scriven Duke ‘06 Joseph Scuderi Duke ‘25 James Sexton-Holtmeier Colgate ‘24 Gavin Sims Business Associate Nicholas Stevenson St. Lawrence ‘88 Andre Marc Tabourian Family Anthony Teng ‘18 Shea Thorvaldsen Tulane ‘97 Yixiao Tian ‘25 Christina Tomao ‘23 Alexander Topchy Family
The Cornell Club Directory Front Desk/Main Info 212.986.0300 Office Fax 212.986.9543 Front Desk Fax 212.986.9385
The Health & Fitness Center Dining
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General Manager Craig Lasnier
212.692.1302
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