By Gloria DULAN-Wilson
Hello All!
New York Are You Ready???
Pennsylvania Society is coming to town!
This year marks the 125th Anniversary of the Pennsylvania Society's Annual Week End Retreat!
So they must really
L 
VE NEW YORK
This annual weekend retreat for Pennsylvania's political and business leaders kicks off this Thursday, November 30 and culminates on Midnight, December 2, 2023 with a glam gala in honor of Philadelphia Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker - Philadelphia's first Woman Mayor and 100th Mayor!
So New York City, are you ready??!!
Of course, that was a rhetorical question - because New York City is always ready for a celebration!
Being a history buff myself, I was curious about how this event had managed to take place for nearly 125 years, right under the noses of many New Yorkers, and we knew little to nothing about it. According to the information accompanying the invitation, here is how it started:
The “Pennsylvania Society Dinner,” sponsored by “The Pennsylvania Society,” takes place on Saturday, December 2nd, and is the high point of the weekend! Of course it's expanded greatly from it's original 55 founding menbers, bringing thousands of Pennsylvanians to New York to honor this tradition. This year's recipient of the 2023 Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement, will be Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer and Joseph Neubaur of Philadelphia. In 1908 they established the prestigious Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement for prominent person, or persons, for their leadership, citizenship and contributions to the arts, science, education and industry. In addition to the honor itself, they also contribute to a Pennsylvania charity chosen by the recipient of the Gold Medal!
This is only a snippet of the event packed three-day event designed to bring Pennsylvanias together regardless of political, economic, ethnic/racial status.
Some of the more prestigious events are listed below as follows - as per the latest communique' from the Pennsylvania Society. No doubt there will be several ancillary parties, receptions and events coinciding with the planned formalities. So, mark your calendars, get out your cute shoes, and be prepared to have the time of your lives getting to know your neighbors.
But one word of advice/or/warning to Pennsylvanians:
NEW YORK IS STILL THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS, AND OUR CLUBS CLOSE AT 4:00AM! (Courtesy of NY Mayor ERIC ADAMS)
NYC Mayor ERIC ADAMS
The following is the calendar of events and their schedules - in deference to the coordinators, however, I have not included the locales.
Also: RSVP. invitations are required.
DAY ONE: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Christine Toretti Reception 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
DAY TWO: Friday, December 1, 2023
PA Bipartisan House and Senate Leaders Breakfast 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.*
JP Morgan Chase Breakfast 8 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
13th Anniversary Women of Destiny Breakfast 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
PA GOP Commonwealth Club Luncheon 12:30 p.m.
ColdSpark Reception 2 p.m – 5 p.m.
Bipartisan Cocktail Reception 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Hosted by Independence Blue Cross, Capital Blue Cross, AmeriHealth Caritas, Essential Utilities, DLA Piper
Rosen Law Firm Reception in Support of Ryan Bizzarro 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Women in Leadership Reception 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The Pennsylvania Society’s Barr Ferree Reception 4 p.m – 6 p.m.
K&L Gates Reception honoring the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and Duquesne University 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The Consul General of Ireland 4 p.m. – 6 p.m
Skyline Soiree hosted by Buchanan 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Bellevue Strategies Reception in support of PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton 4:00 p.m.
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| PA Speaker The Hon. JoAnna McClinton |
Ballard Spahr Reception 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Energy Capital Reception 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
U.S. Senator Bob Casey Reception 5 p.m.
Location TBA
¡Juntos! The Latin Reception of PA Society 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Consulate General of Canada in New York 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Northern Delegation to The Pennsylvania Society 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
EAS Regional Council of Carpenters Reception - 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Blake Lynch for Congress Reception 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Duane Morris LLP & Duane Morris Government Strategies 10 p.m.- 12 a.m.
And if you still have stamina Pennsylvania: NEW YORK IS STILL THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS, AND OUR CLUBS CLOSE AT 4:00AM!
DAY THREE Saturday, December 2, 2023
PNC Breakfast 7:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
Leaders of Faith 5th Annual Pennsylvania Society Prayer Breakfast 8 a.m.– 9 a.m.
University of Pennsylvania’s Winter Morning Reception 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association Annual Seminar and Luncheon 9 a.m.*
FS Investments Reception 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Bravo Group’s Return to Maggie’s Pub 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The League of 1789 Reception, presented by Coca-Cola, honoring Philadelphia Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Philadelphia Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker, Congressman Dwight Evans, Gloria DULAN-Wilson
Chairman Glenn ‘G.T.’ Thompson Reception 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.*
Saul Ewing LLP Reception 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
AL DIA Foundation Reception 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Pennsylvania Reception 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Erie Reception Hosted by Tim NeCastro and Erie Insurance 5 p.m. – 6:45 p.m..*
125th Annual Dinner of the Pennsylvania Society 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception – 6:00 p.m.
Dinner – 7:00 p.m.
Dessert Reception – 9:00 p.m.
Tickets Required; Dress Is Black Tie
Attorney Charles J. Volpe and Excalibur/H.A.R.I.E. Insurance Company 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Rittenhouse Communications After Party 9 p.m. – 12 p.m.
A Steel City Salute: Toast to Pittsburgh Civic Excellence 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Reception Honoring Cherelle Parker
Hosted by Rooney Novak Isenhour Group, Bellevue Strategies, and SWG Strategies, Inc. 10 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Philadelphia's 100 Mayor - Elect Cherelle Parker
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NEW YORK IS STILL THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS, MOST NYC CLUBS STILL OPEN UNTIL 4:00AM!
Here are some you might want to check out:
Ashford & Simpson's SUGAR BAR - 254 W. 72nd St. - NYC 10023
230 Ffth Rooftop Lounge
Bar 54
Red Rooster, Ginny's (HARLEM)
Sylvia's Queen of SoulFood Restaurant (closes at 10:00PM)
CAMPBELL'S in Grand Central Terminal
for others in the vicinity of the event, as well as Brooklyn & Queens - please check NY NiteLife on Google
And...
WELCOME TO NEW YORK CITY PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY!!
This time honored event has endured through all kinds of political events, wars, rumors of wars, depressions, booms, busts, trials and triumphs -
Congratulations to the Pennsylvania Society for and enduring and treasured tradition and best wishes for the next 125 years!
NOW THAT YOU KNOW
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?
Stay Blessed
ECLECTICALLY BLACK NEWS
Gloria DULAN-Wilson
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