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YAAMNY/ YEI/ YES: "The Future of Media" Panel + Networking Reception

When:   September 30, 2009 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where:   Smorgas Chef, Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, at 38th Street
Cost:   $10
 

Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York (YAAMNY) presents an evening networking reception and panel discussion, in coordination with Yale Entrepreneurial Institute (YEI), Yale Entrepreneurial Society (YES), and Yale Entrepreneurs & Investors in NYC.

Please click here to RSVP ($10 cover).

"The Future of Media" panel will focus on how traditional media is evolving and the role entrepreneurs can play in this changing landscape. The panel will feature perspectives from both the traditional and digital media industries, as well as the venture capitalist side. Panelists will include: Joanne Lipman '83 (formerly of Conde Nast's Portfolio), Ernie Sander (Managing Editor at ContentNext Media), Andrew Cedotal '08 (Director, New Media Strategy at Abrams Media), and Mark Patricof (Managing Partner at Mesa Global). Moderator: Ross O'Brien (Partner at New Vernon Financial) 

Panel will be followed by a networking reception. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided.

 

Calling all entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and angel investors!

 You're invited to join the growing Yale entrepreneurial community in New York City, newly formalized as Yale Entrepreneurs & Investors in NYC. Become part of an exclusive network of Yale alumni entrepreneurs, investors, and other Yalies interested in entrepreneurship. Share new ideas, get advice on starting up, and discuss funding opportunities. Mix ...
 

Public Service Committee - ROCKING MANHATTAN FUNDRAISER REGATTA & Barbecue Party

When:   October 4, 2009 3:00pm-8:00pm
Where:   Pier 66, Hudson River at 26th St, volunteer hours are flexible
 

Come Row for TEAM YALE, HAVE FUN, AND VOLUNTEER!

Three Rowers on rowboat on the riverROCKING MANHATTAN - Regatta & Barbecue Party. Our team leader John Joseph Hopkins '05, former captain of the Yale Crew Team, will lead a crew of Yale Alumni boats for a day long rowing adventure around the island of Manhattan. Come and help Team Yale row to victory! Rowers will compete to benefit a great organization, Rocking the Boat, in collaboration with the Downtown Community Boathouse.

The day will culminate in a fabulous and fun filled afternoon Barbecue Party at Pier 40 (Houston Street and the Hudson River) with great food and drinks, terrific educational activities for kids and adults to learn about boat building, river life, and all things aquatic, and short boat rides on hand built wooden rowboats. To attend the tailgating party, we are asking for contributions in the form of a pledge donation to sponsor either a Yale boat or rower, all proceeds to benefit Rocking the Boat.

We are looking for volunteers to help run this event, as well as rowers for the regatta, and participants/donors to come and join the fun. The day has several segments as follows:
Morning Shift 8 AM to 10 AM: (Hallet's Cove, East River, Long Island City, Queens) Looking for eight volunteers to help serve breakfast to the rowers
Lunch Shift 11 AM to 1 PM:(At Swindlers Cove, Harlem River) Ten volunteers are needed to help serve lunch to the rowers.
Afternoon Barbeque Party, 3 to 6 PM: At Pier 40, Houston Street & Hudson River, downtown Manhattan: Twenty volunteers are needed to help organize and run the party, which will be a spectacular event for the whole family.

We are also looking for ROWERS to compete for Team Yale in hand-built wooden rowboats around Manhattan. The row is 26 miles and will be split into two shifts: a morning 5 hour shift and a 3 hour afternoon shift. Previous rowing experience is NOT required, but you would need to be reasonably fit. You will need to attend a rowing orientation prior to the event which will be on a weekday evening.

This will be a fun event for the whole family - you can volunteer, row, or just come to cheer on the Yale rowers. Please contact This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript  or log onto www.rockingtheboat.org for details. Specific details about registration and donations can be found at: http://rockingmanhattan.kintera.org/.

 

Classes of the 80s and 90s Party

When:   November 10, 2009 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where:   Retreat Lounge
37 W 17th St
(btn 5/6 Ave)
New York, NY 10011
Cost:   $8 until Oct 23; $11 after
 

Welcome to YAAMNY social events! This 80s/90s party is a great opportunity to re-connect with folks from your class (whether Yale College or one of the graduate/professional schools) as well as meet others who were on campus at the same time as you. If you haven't kept in touch with many Yalies, you will feel right at home at this event as the co-hosts will be happy to introduce you to other folks and help you make new friends.

So come join us and enjoy complimentary appetizers and drink specials at a fabulous New York City location with other Yalies from your era.

Register today at http://yaamny80s90sparty.eventbrite.com for only $11 a ticket before tickets sell out!

Looking forward to seeing you on November 10!


Your co-hosts,

Abby Burman '87

Karen DiYanni MUS '96

Tim Harkness '87

Bob Karetsky '89

Audrey Leibovich '97

Hyon Lim SOM '99

My Luu '96

Tamara Mack-Lowe '97

Pamela Weinstock '89, and others!

 

If you're interesting in being a co-host for this event -- mainly to help spread the word among your classmates -- please contact Audrey at This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript .

 

YAAMNY Educational Programs Committee Meeting

When:   October 10, 2009 11:00am-12:30pm
Where:   Think Coffee, 248 Mercer Street
 

The Educational Programs Committee of the Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York is engaged in planning educational enrichment programs for New York City area alumni. If you are interested in crafting first-rate, engaging, and intellectually stimulating programs with fellow Yale alumni, you are warmly invited to the join the Committee. If you would like to join, please contact the Committee at: This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript . All are welcome.

 

Fireside Chat Regarding Philanthropy, Business and Athletics with Yale Alumnus James E. Fuchs '50

When:   October 26, 2009 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where:   Down Town Association, 60 Pine Street
Cost:   $15
 

PRICE REDUCED!
Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York,  Yale University School of Management - New York Alumni Group, Cornell University Johnson School - Alumni Club of New York,  &  MBA Corps are Honored to Present:

Mr. James E. Fuchs, President, Silver Shield Foundation (founded by George Steinbrenner)
Yale Class of 1950, 1948 & 1952 Olympic Medalist, World Record Holder, Serial Chief Executive Officer
&
Mr. Charles Moore, Executive Director, Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (founded by Actor Paul Newman)
Cornell Class of 1951, 1952 Olympic Gold Medalist, Serial Chief Executive Officer

For a Fireside Chat Regarding Philanthropy, Business and Athletics: Common Threads, Uncommon Achievements, Upcoming Challenges

James E. Fuchs and Charles Moore were exceptional athletes who went on to lead numerous corporations through outstanding business careers.  Today we find them at the helm of two philanthropies making important contributions to improve our world.  We hope you can join us for what is sure to be an enjoyable evening. REGISTER NOW! Yale alumni may register at the member price of $15 at:  http://www.mbacorps.org/events/events.asp

Mr. Fuchs and Mr. Moore will discuss:
- Philanthropy, Business and Athletics: The Common Qualities and Strategies Leading to Success
- Growing and Operating a Philanthropy
- Working with a Major Philanthropy's Famous Founder  (George Steinbrenner, Principal Owner of the New York Yankees franchise, and Actor Paul Newman)
- Fruitfully Applying the Lessons Learned in One Pursuit to Another
- Insightful and enjoyable anecdotes about succeeding on the most competitive corporate and athletic playing fields
- Succession Planning, and Preventing Philanthropic Mission Drift

Program:
6:30 to 7:00 Cocktail Reception and Networking
7:00 to 8:00 Remarks and Q&A
8:00 to 8:30 Cocktail Reception and Networking

 

Brudner Lecture: Africa, AIDS and Homophobia: The Other Epidemic

When:   October 29, 2009 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where:   Yale Club of New York City
Vanderbilt Avenue
Cost:   $20 in advance, $30 at the door
 

Edwin Cameron, the 2009-10 recipient of the Brudner Prize, is a Justice of the Constitutional Court, South Africa’s highest court, as well as a human rights lawyer, an author, and a Rhodes Scholar. For a full biography and event details, please see the link below.

The Brudner prize at Yale, named for James Robert Brudner '83 and established in 2000, is awarded annually to an accomplished scholar or activist whose work has made significant contributions to the understanding of LGBT issues or furthered the tolerance of LGBT people.

 

Volunteer at Prospect Park Halloween Haunted Walk & Carnival 2009

When:   October 31, 2009 11:30am-3:30pm
Where:   Prospect Park ("NETHERMEAD - Enclosed Circle") in Brooklyn
Volunteer Shifts: 11:30am-1:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm
 

The Public Service/Social Justice Committee of the Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York is proud to join the Prospect Park Volunteer Corps in their 28th Annual Halloween Haunted Walk & Carnival. We are looking for Carnival Game Leaders to assist Prospect Park staff as they run the Carnival Games and hand out candy to all the children an the end of each game as well as other related activities such as face painting for the children.

The shifts are as follows:
Volunteer Shift A: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Volunteer Shift B: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Actual Event Time: 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM

If you wish to register, or for further information, please contact This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript . Additional information can be found at Prospect Park Halloween Haunted Walk & Carnival.

 

Global Sourcing Forum+Expo

When:   November 11-12, 2009
Where:   Jacob Javits Center, New York, NY
Pre-Conference Workshop: November 10, Westin New York Times Square
Cost:   See website for details
 

YAAMNY is excited to tell you about this Global Sourcing conference that has established itself as the thought leadership forum covering various facets of outsourcing and globalization.

Crafted for business leaders charged with strengthening their organization, improving competitiveness and increasing profit margins in an economy that has undergone significant structural changes, GSFE is a unique opportunity for decision-makers to evaluate global sourcing offerings, discuss strategies and trends with sourcing experts and practitioners, exchange best practices and gain insights to successfully source, manage and deliver global services.

In the Global Connections Expo, you can travel the world exploring established and emerging global outsourcing destinations, visit over 25 countries to meet top service providers, evaluate global ITO/BPO services and solutions, and liaise with government officials, all in just 2 days under one roof. This is an ROI opportunity your budget definitely CAN afford!

Register Today at http://www.globalsourcingforum.com?utm_campaign=YALE09! YAAMNY members receive 20% off Conference passes with CODE: YALE09. Check back in early November for information regarding a Yale reception at conference.

 

 

Public Service/Social Justice Committee Soup Kitchen--THIS EVENT HAS BEEN FILLED!

When:   November 15, 2009 12:00pm-3:00pm
Where:   St. Francis Xavier--Soup Kitchen
55 West 15th Street (btwn 5th and 6th Avenues)
 

THIS EVENT HAS FILLED UP---A BIG THANKS TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO SIGNED UP WEEKS IN ADVANCE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FELLOW NEW YORKERS!

Please contact This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript  for further information and/or to confirm attendance.

 

YAAMNY Educational Programs Committee Meeting

When:   December 12, 2009 11:00am-12:30pm
Where:   Think Coffee, 248 Mercer Street
 

The Educational Programs Committee of the Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York is engaged in planning educational enrichment programs for New York City area alumni. If you are interested in crafting first-rate, engaging, and intellectually stimulating programs with fellow Yale alumni, you are warmly invited to the join the Committee. If you would like to join, please contact the Committee at: This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript . All are welcome.

 

Volunteer for YAAMNY Sports!

Volunteer for YAAMNY Sports!  YAAMNY is looking for Sports volunteers to help organize sports events in NYC for Yale alumni, friends, and family.

Yale football/hocket/basketball games in Manhattan; trips to Princeton/Yale/The Game, plus group trips to see the Yankees/Mets/Knicks/Rangers. Also looking to coordinate Yale alumni participation in co-ed organized sports - Yale teams for softball, basketball, soccer, etc!

We're looking for energetic volunteers to lead teams and help coordinate events. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Mike Jacobs at This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript

 

YAAMNY Webmaster / Bloggers Needed

YAAMNY Webmaster / Bloggers Needed

Looking for an energetic and tech-savvy Yalie to help run the YAAMNY.net web site. No programming experience needed, the site is maintained through a content management system with a WYSIWYG interface - anyone who has ever worked on a blog would be a great candidate. Looking for someone with a few hours to spare each month to help keep the site and newsletter running well.  

Interested? Please e-mail Mike Jacobs at This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript

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