New York

New York in the summer is slow. New Yorkers take shelter from the heat and humidity by escaping to Jersey shore or the Hamptons. Outdoor activities take priority over indoor events. KACNY, even during this slow season, was able to put together events that made this summer the busiest ever for the club! Following is a rundown, in chronological order:

June 9 was a big night for our club, and especially the Silicon Alley Group. The group hosted a sold-out "Fireside Chat" (yes, in June) at the Union Club in the Upper East Side. Anna Wheatley, the chief editor of AlleyCat News, was the featured speaker. Wheatley, with her candid observation about the new economy and admirable sense of humor, kept the crowd mesmerized for two hours. There were alumni from other business schools and NU schools in attendance. Thanks to Vincent Grimaldi '95, chair of KACNY's Silicon Alley Group, for organizing this premier event. Don Allison '73 once again came through for the event at the Union Club.

Some of our alumni gathered in Bryant Park at dusk on July 17 to watch the movie The Gang's All Here. This outdoor event has been a New York fixture for years, and we had a great time.

Monthly happy hour has become a fixture in the roster of KACNY activities. Our July and August happy hours were held at Aubette in the Murray Hill area. Alumni relaxed after work over Apple Martinis and cold beer.

Our alumni got a taste of culture at Central Park on Aug. 1, watching the New York Philharmonic perform under the moonlit sky. It was a great event in the middle of summer and drew a good attendance.

On Sept. 15, our alumni took part in the Big Ten Alumni Mixer at the Chelsea Pier. People had a great time chatting with alumni of our sister NU schools and building new networks.

KACNY was proud to help all the northeast-based alumni of Northwestern University take part in the school's 150th anniversary celebration. it was held at the Supper Club in Manhattan on Sept. 25. Kellogg alumni mingled with their peers from other schools and enjoyed the spectacular event.

KACNY held its annual planning meeting to discuss future events and strategies for the club. Thanks to Gina Bokios '99 and her emplyer, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meacher & Flom LLP, for donating the fabulous venue and refreshments. Our alumni discussed various topics overlooking the skyline of midtown Manhattan.

KACNY was happy to help the school organize a reception for prospective students on Oct. 5. This successful event was held at a Goldman Sachs building in the financial district, with about 150 people in attendance. Our enthusiastic alumni shared their experiences at Kellogg with the attendees.

Oct. 6 was the day for our monthly happy hour. It was a special happy hour honoring the new graduates to New York City. The event was held at Metronome in the Flatiron district. In addition to KACNY leadership group, Paula Trail from the Alumni Relations Office and Katherine Mott from the Admissions Office welcomed the new graduates. Later, the group ventured out to Chinatown for delicious dumplings and steamed fish.

We are looking for leaders who will join us in making sure KACNY stays on top! If you want to get involved, please contact us. We are specifically looking for alumni who can help maintain our Web site (KACNY.org). Please let us know if you would be interested. If you want to organize events geared toward marketing, help write our monthly newsletter, or anything else you can think of, please let us know.

Finally, we would like to thank our alumni for making Kellogg Alumni Club of New York the preeminent Kellogg Alumni Club and one of the most significant alumni clubs in the New York area. Our special thanks to Arline Isaacson, our executive director, for her enthusiastic contribution. She is always very helpful and has established a strong rapport with our alumni. You may reach Arline at 718.645.1745.