ABOUT US The Penn Club of Central Jersey is a dynamic organization uniting all Quakers throughout the several counties in our region, but primarily Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset. We strive to provide exciting events that give opportunities to alums of all ages to socialize, network, and reminisce about our dear Penn. We are also very proud to have the chance to interview hundreds of applicants each year as part of the activities of our Secondary School Committee. We are experiencing great growth in membership but, nonetheless, remain interested in attracting more Quakers to our Club. Whether you are interested in becoming a member or just in attending events of interest, we would like to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to contact us with events suggestions or questions. Or just show up! You will be delighted to meet a cheerful and friendly group of fellow alums. CLUB HISTORY Our club was started 45 years ago in Perth Amboy as "The Raritan Valley Club" with events like dinner dances or lectures by speakers from Penn. Our Secondary Schools Committee also dates back from this time. Howard Dimond took over leadership of the club about 30 years ago, moved it south to Princeton and renamed it "The Penn Alumni Club of Central New Jersey" and re-focused it to encompass Middlesex, Somerset, and Mercer counties. Herb Vine, our Club President for the past 20 years, has brought the club to a new level. He introduced activities such as sports (basketball games and football games) but maintained the strong emphasis on assisting Penn with  applicant interviews, of which we still conduct nearly 300 each year. The current Club President, Hasan Ansari (hasan@alumni.upenn.edu) has eagerly expanded activities into new areas but has maintained a focus on member-dictated choices.  Our current officers include Hasan, Herb (President Emeritus), Dick, Ralitsa, Sana, Hina, Pat, and Sharon. Please reach out to us for more information about the club and its upcoming activities.