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MONICA MEDINA NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WHARTON PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVE
Press release from Wharton announces key part of team
who will be heading Initiative office in DC

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REMINDER: CALL FOR MEMBERS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR VP POSTS IN DC WHARTON CLUB
All current Wharton Club members welcome to be considered
for our leadership team to maintain the vitality of our Club, one of the
largest, most active, and most vibrant in the Wharton Alumni Network

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REMINDER: CALL FOR MEMBERS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR OFFICER POSTS IN DC WHARTON CLUB
All current Wharton Club members welcome to be considered
for our leadership team to maintain the vitality of our Club, one of the
largest, most active, and most vibrant in the Wharton Alumni Network

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43RD ANNUAL WHARTON AWARD DINNER HONORS LEADING ALUMS
Bios for this year's accomplished alums being honored April 23:
Suzanne J. Peck, WG'66, Sherman Ragland, WG'86,
Mark Ein, W'86, Heinan Landa, WG'91

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DIABETES 'TOUR DE CURE'
Volunteers Sought - especially those with a personal or loved one
with diabetes or prediabetes, on pace to hit $500 Billion
in annual costs in U.S. by 2020

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NEW KIDS' ZOO AT PHLADELPHIA ZOO
America's first zoo adds innovative new children's zoo
Press and visitors give rave "revoos" to KidsZooU
Stop there in Philly on your next trip
If with your offspring, a site NOT to skip

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HEINAN LANDA, OPTIMAL NETWORKS, GOES TO THE HEAD OF HIS CLASS
On "the cloud," personally and professionally,
and a leader in our Club, subject of a positive story
in Business Gazette before receiving Joseph Wharton Award April 23

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LISA BENJAMIN, C', WG, TO CHAIR NEW WOMEN'S FORUM
The Wharton Club of DC is proud to announce that
fellow Wharton and Penn alum Lisa Benjamin will head up
this new Club special interest group
Special events to be scheduled in the future

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NEWS! WHARTON CLUB OF DC'S NEW TECH FORUM
Wharton alums Sylvia Madrigal, WG, and Guy Levy-Yurista, WG,
enthusiastic about leading this important new group
Initial breakfast Forum reset for April 4, Tysons, with
Entrepreneur of Year 2012: Steve Trundle, Pres/CEO, Alarm.com

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ALI QURESHI, WG, NEW HEAD OF DC WHARTON CLUB HEALTH FORUM
We are pleased to announce that EMTM grad Ali Qureshi,
with in-depth healthcare experience,
and now CTO for MedLogiq, an early-stage company
focused on delivering data management platform for healthcare market
Vision for Forum

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EUGENE AARON, WG'73, JOINS DC WHARTON CLUB TEAM
Eugene Aaron, W'73, a retired Foreign Service officer and consultant,
is enhancing our Embassy capabilities for the benefit of
all Wharton Club members

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DC WHARTON MEMBER NEWS: GET REEL - REELGENIE, DAVID ADELMAN, WG'11
ReelGenie selected for SXSW - South by Southwest,
says CEO David Adelman, WG'11, and DC Wharton Club Member

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ROSS COHEN, WG06, JOINS DC WHARTON CLUB'S EXECUTIVE TEAM
With an eclectic background combining diverse business and legal achievements,
Ross Cohen is our Club's new V.P., Marketing

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FARRAH HOLDER, STEVE LEBISCHAK TO HEAD CLUB'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM
Meet the New Leaders of our Entrepreneurship Forum:
Farrah Holder, WG, Steve Lebischak, WG
Both are active in the Small & Medium Enterprise Community,
Looking forward to helping other SMEs succeed

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FREE EBOOK ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
Wharton Club Members Can Obtain This
After Logging in to Our Site

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THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO MADE 2012 A TERRIFIC YEAR FOR WHARTON DC MEMBERS!


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THE HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS & BEST OF NEW YEARS TO YOU & YOURS
Special Wishes from the Wharton Club of DC to You

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REPORT ON 2012 WHARTON CLUB OF DC PROGRAMS, Q3-4, 2012
So many programs we split listing in two parts
This is a great example of what you can expect each year
..............if you're a Member

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REPORT ON 2012 WHARTON CLUB OF DC PROGRAMS, Q1-2, 2012
So many programs we're splitting listing in two parts
This is a great example of what you can expect each year
..............if you're a Member

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WHEN SELF-GIFTING GIVES YOU A TAX-DEDUCTION - JOIN NOW TO SAVE, BUILD YOUR CAREER, GAIN ACCESS
Self-Gifting? Here's how it can work for you,
with a 2012 tax benefit either as a business or charitable deduction,
if you charge it no later than Monday, December 31

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OPTIMAL OPTIMIZES LEADS COUNCIL HOLIDAY PARTY
Thanks to Optimal Networks for its support for this party,
and for keeping our expanded Leads Council working smoothly all year!

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PASSING OF SHERRY OSHIVER, WG'76, WHARTON CLUB OF DC MEMBER
Sad news to report of the passing of a loyal member,
who loved swimming, photography, our Club & life
Article from Wharton Alumni Magazine featured her
We will miss her spirit

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$11 MILLION TO ESTABLISH THE WHARTON PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVE
Input sought from Wharton Alums for this important initiative
based in DC Area

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EMBASSY OF THE PHILIPPINES RESIDENCE: RECEPTION & BRIEFING OCTOBER 12, 2011
A fortunate group of alums and guests were very
glad they came out to attend this event and learn
so much about the Philippines' culture and
economics and the long-standing relationship
with the United States


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DELIGHTFUL EVENING AT GEORGIA'S EMBASSY RESIDENCE: LEGACY OF ACHIEVEMENT, FUTURE OF GREAT PROMISE
Members and Guests of DC Wharton, Harvard B-School & Natl Economist Clubs
glimpse beauty of Georgia and its people while visiting
Georgia's Embassy Residence and meeting with Embassy personnel

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POTENTIAL $1.2 TRILLION IMPACT OF SEQUESTRATION: STRATEGIES & SCENARIOS
Slicing $1.2 Trillion for the Federal budget could have
a huge impact on your business or agency and career
Attend our October 4 seminar to learn ways
that may help you survive the potential fiscal cliff

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EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
News about DC Wharton Club members,
and other Wharton & Penn noteworthy news:
Lembergs among 2012 growth leaders
Manpreet Singh launches Seva Call in Philadelphia
Dr. Ed James on Internet Radio, Funerals & Fried Chicken

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WHY JOIN THE DC WHARTON CLUB? WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY........
If you're unsure whether to join or renew,
consider these comments by members on the
benefits they've received
- and please let us know how the Club has helped you

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GETTING MORE WORD-OF-MOUTH FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Jeanne Rossomme, Roadmap Marketing, reveals the power of this approach,
and a formula for making it work for you:
Tell a story...................

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BLUE DUCK TAVERN WINS 2012 TRAVELERS' CHOICE AWARD FROM TRIP ADVISOR
Their fabulous cuisine at the Park Hyatt Washington
has been a key reason for having our Club's Annual Joseph Wharton
Award Dinner at the Park Hyatt for almost 20 years

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOUSE LONDON - eGAZETTE Q2 2012
Latest developments of the exceptionally active
"must-see" site for your next visit to London:
Only surviving residence of Benjamin Franklin

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42ND JOSEPH WHARTON AWARD DINNER IS GREAT SUCCESS
Standing ovation honors four outstanding
Wharton Award recipients, as DC Wharton Club
continues celebration of career success, dedication to Penn & Wharton,
and significant public and community service

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Green Business Summit II Post-Conference Summation
GBS-II Paves the Way for a Green Economy -
Matches Entrepreneurs with
Opportunities and Jolts Thinking
by Joan Michelson

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U.S. Flag Flown in Afghanistan in Honor of this Club
Wharton DC Club was Honored with an
American Flag Raised on a
U.S. Air Force Base in Afghanistan

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New Book by Jeremy Rifkin
Keynote Speaker from Wharton DC Club's
Recent Green Business Summit II Posts
Blog on HuffPost to Launch New Book:
The Empathic Civilization

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Green Business Summit: Great Success, Sequel to Follow in Fall 2009
Over 200 delegates from 100+ companies and organizations attended
the Wharton Club of DC's Green Business Summit on June 5
Nearly 50 speakers spoke at 14 sessions
Press covered; video may follow

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Business of Government Roundtable Session on Virtual Proposals Generates Lively Discussion
Members and guests present had opportunity to hear from outstanding speakers,
Olessia Smotrova-Taylor and Ben Rowland, and
interact and network with one another, and enjoy nice (non-virtual) dinner

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Afternoon Speakers for Green Business Summit
June 5 Event Features Outstanding Array of
Leaders from Business, Government, NGOs and Academia

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Morning Speakers for Green Business Summit
June 5 Event Features Outstanding Array of
Leaders from Business, Government, NGOs and Academia

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Keynote Speakers for Green Business Summit
June 5 Event Features Outstanding Array of
Leaders from Business, Government, NGOs and Academia

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