September 2003
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Tribute to Michel's Departure as our Newsletter Editor

Have you ever met Michel Gulick, our newsletter editor?

Michel has been our Newsletter Editor, or should we say, our Newsletter Guru for the last two years but we never had a chance to meet. No kidding! From the West Coast, Michel has been the a Jack of All Trades for the newsletter, thanks to the wonder of the technology and despite being a few hours behind New York and Paris. Now in Russia, he will be a few hours ahead of us, running after other opportunities. 

Michel contacted Christian about two years ago to mention that we could do better with the newsletter. Far from being just "comments", he accepted our challenge to show us how we could do better. Playing with time difference, he became an extremely valuable asset. Not only did he improved our newsletter visual aspect, but also he made it a true monthly email. He became also the link with our Chapter Leaders, to get their monthly information.

Michel is not a typical product of Essec but he represents the "ideal" American candidate. After his undergrad education at the University of California, San Diego, he decided to go for his Master at Essec. He came back to his roots after this French time. Or should we say the European tour as he met his future wife while he was doing an Exchange program at Bocconi in Milan. Back in California, he worked for HP as Communication project manager .... that's when he started challenging us and accepted the position of Essec USA Newsletter Guru.

Michel is now moving to his next step, establishing his life in St Petersburg (Russia), where his wife is from. Going after different ventures, we are sure he will become an invaluable asset for the Russian economy, and we hope for the Essec Alumni there.

His departure won't go unnoticed. We are lucky he made such a difference at Essec USA, helping us make it one of the top Essec international clubs in the World.

Michel, we thank you for your long nights, and invaluable work. 

Best of luck in your future.

Anne de Louvigny Stone - President Essec USA
Christian Betheuil - VP Communication Essec USA

 BBQ Invitation, ACREFEU, NYC

On October 4th, members of the ESSEC Alumni association will be gathering at Antoine Treuille's house in Millbrook, New York for an annual BBQ. This time of the year is the most colorful along the Hudson River Valley and we hope you get an eyeful on the way to Summit Farm.

The party will start at 11:30 am. 
Spouses and children are welcome. If the weather holds, bring your swimsuits!

On this occasion, we will be joined by friends and members of the ACREFEU (Association des Cadres de Reserve Francais aux Etats-Unis / French Reserve Officers Association : http://www.cafusa.org/p3.php?assocID=9)  

We hope you can join us for a family afternoon of fun and a celebration of friendship among our two associations . 

See you all on the 4th of October.

Anne de Louvigny Stone
President ESSEC USA

Please RSVP contact Sophie Romana with the number of people in your party
by telephone at (212) 401-1310
by fax at (212) 401-2600
by email : sromana@mercantilecapital.com  

Wine Tasting - Wednesday, September 17th
"The Fine Wines of Castello di Borghese"

Prince Marco and Princess Ann Marie Borghese were in the news in 1999 when they purchased the Hargrave Vineyard in Cutchogue, Long Island. Hargrave was the first major vineyard to break ground in Long Island and is known as one of the North Fork's finest. In recent years Castello di Borghese has been in the news again and again as its wines have consistently been awarded gold and silver medals at numerous national and international wine competitions. You too can experience these fine wines at our first wine tasting of the new season on September 17th.

Ann Marie Borghese will lead our tasting at the stunning Firebird Restaurant on West 46th Street. We will meet in the ballroom of this townhouse which is adorned with opulent antiques and exquisite old world appointments...truly an experience you won't want to miss! A selection of hors d'oeuvres will be served at the pre-tasting reception. This CBSAC/NY event is being cosponsored by the Oxonian Society. (You are encouraged to reserve early as seating is limited). We hope you can join us.

Wednesday, September 17th
Registration & Reception: 6:00 - 6:45PM
Commentary/ Tasting: 6:45 - 8:00PM

Firebird
365 West 46th Street (bet 8th and 9th Aves)
upstairs ballroom

COST:
Members $45
Non-members $50

to register: visit www.cbsacny.org, click on event and register on-line (or call Tamara at 212.551.1013)

Thunderbird Winetasting, NYC

An intense 3 hour seminar devoted to wine, its history, production, spiritual and economic importance and its grand cultural influence, will be presented by wine expert, Thomas Pellechia. 

In addition to having been a wine maker at a prominent Finger Lakes vineyard for many years, Thomas Pellechia, is co-proprietor of: is-wine (http://is-wine.com) at 225 East 5th Street and author of: Garlic, Wine and Olive Oil: Historical Anecdotes and Recipes. Thomas Pellechia will host a seminar he has also presented to executives at organizations such as JP Morgan Chase that will use his extensive experience to educate us about wine and business entertaining. 

Some of the questions to be answered will be: 

Which wine would you pair with salmon and beef on the same place? 
Why is wine so important in history? 
How are wines from different countries reflective of their cultures? 
and.....for Tbirds...what IS Thunderbird wine? 

Be sure to mark your calendar and don't miss this special event! 

The fee is only $50 per person, which includes all wine, pate and professionally selected cheeses that match the wines. To register go to http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=53600 or call Barney Lehrer at 718-871-0369.

RSVP by September 18, 2003

When: September 25, 6:30 – 9:30 P.M. 

Cost: $50 per person, which includes all wine, pate and professionally selected cheeses that match the wines. 

Where: The Williams Club
24 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016

Understanding the French & Understanding the Americans

Conference a l'universite de Berkeley co-sponsorisee par les ESSEC ( et toutes les grandes ecoles et reseaux de la region):

Patrick Baudry, auteur d'un livre : "Français et Américains - L'autre rive" (Comprendre les Américains pour comprendre les Français), un cyberlivre en accès libre sur le site www.pbaudry.com www.pbaudry.com, et responsable de societe de conseil donnera une conference à l'Auditorium Andersen de la Haas Business School à UC Berkeley, le jeudi 9 octobre 2003 à 19h30 (accueil dès 19h). Titre: "Understanding the French & Understanding the Americans" (en anglais ; entrée gratuite).

Il parle tres bien et a des remarques tres bien vues sur les 2 cultures! J'y serai a priori pour ceux qui veulent se donner rendez-vous.

Cordialement,

Caroline Isautier-Rougeot
San Francisco Chapter Leader

Event with CEO & Founder of FreshDirect, NYC

The Wharton Club Of New York Entrepreneurs Speakers Series proudly invites you to meet with Joseph Fedele, CEO & Founder, FreshDirect, who will share his views on "FreshDirect – Revolutionizing Food Merchandising Through Relentless Innovation"

WHO - For those who want insights about crafting successful rapid growth business ventures through challenging every common assumption and through implementing relentless innovation in every area possible.

WHAT – Joseph Fedele, CEO & Founder of FreshDirect, Inc. will discuss how his company is turning the food retailing business on its head. The lessons he will teach will help any entrepreneur who is trying to break out from the crowd. Launched in September, 2002 with $120 million of venture capital, FreshDirect has revolutionized the entire food retailing business and established a popular brand with unprecedented speed. Mr. Fedele and his team have accomplished this through innovations and effective execution in areas spanning marketing, procurement, distribution, production and recruitment. Joe Fedele, a colorful entrepreneur, has over 25 years of food retailing experience and was at one time the largest produce broker in the U.S. and was a founder of Fairway Uptown.

WHEN – Tuesday, September 23rd, 2003
6:00 – 6:45 PM – Wine & Cheese Networking
6:45 – 8:00 PM – Discussion and Q&A

WHERE – 30 West 44th Street (Between 5th and 6th Avenues), NY, NY

HOW MUCH - $30 Wharton Club of New York and Penn Club Members, $45 Non-members

INFO & RESERVATIONS – Go to www.whartonny.com and click on Events 

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The Wharton Speaker Series of the Wharton Club of New York presents learning and relationship-building opportunities for the Wharton community and friends. The Series features business leaders, entrepreneurs, special interest panels and authors. 

EIC-UK

EVENEMENT EXCEPTIONNEL XMBA:
Networkez avec les anciens des plus grands MBA Mondiaux

Une excellente nouvelle pour les diplomes ESSEC a Londres : nous faisons desormais partie d'un regroupement londonien d'associations d'anciens des meilleurs MBA americains et europeens, "X-MBA". Une fois par an, toutes ces associations se retrouvent au Red Cube pour une grande seance de networking autour d'un verre. L'annee derniere 555 personnes sont venues de 41 MBA differents. Apportez donc moulte cartes de visite et venez nous rejondre pour decouvir un puissant reseau international dans un cadre tres sympa !!

****QUELQUES CLUBS PARTICIPANTS....****
Kellogg, Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, Duke, NYU Stern, Insead, Columbia, MIT, Berkeley, Cambridge, Cornell, University of Chicago, USC Marshall, Oxford, etc......... et l'ESSEC !!

****DETAILS****
Vendredi 19/09/2003 au Red Cube a partir de 18h
Red Cube
1 Leceister Place on Leceister Square
London WC1
see what Top Table says about Red Cube

****ORGANISATION****
6:00 -9:00 Entree reservee aux MBA participants, sur presentation de l'email d'invitation (que vous recevrez en septembre).
6:00 -7:30 Half price drinks!!
PRIX MODIQUE : £5. Une partie des fonds collectes fera partie d'une donation caritative.

Tous les details mis a jour regulierement sur: 
http://www.essecuk.com/gettogether.htm 

EIC-Brazil

PROCHAIN DÎNER : Mercredi 1er octobre 

Pour raisons professionnelles, j´étais en France le mercredi 6 août et j´y serai encore mercredi prochain 3 septembre, ne pouvant donc organiser notre traditionnel dîner convivial Essec du premier mercredi du mois. Le prochain que j´organiserai sera donc le mercredi 1er octobre, dans un restaurant de São Paulo dont les coordonnées vous seront communiquées à l´avance.

ACTUALISATION DU CADASTRE EIC-BRÉSIL : RAS
Le Groupe EIC-Brésil compte toujours 35 diplômés identifiés au Brésil (les 34 de la liste de destinataires + Didier Cloix). "Perdu de vue un Essec au Brésil" continue... 

EMPLOIS & STAGES : PRIORITÉ-SOLIDARITÉ ESSEC
Rappel : Le Groupe Essec, relayé par la MDE, a un besoin criant de stages de courte, moyenne ou longue durée à l´étranger pour ses étudiants, et nous le fait savoir. Nous avons apprécié en notre temps de réaliser des stages à l´étranger. A nous de faire jouer la solidarité et de promouvoir notre pays d´accueil, en envoyant systématiquement nos offres de stages (et d´emplois) au Groupe Essec et à la MDE. Merci d´y penser.

Côté candidatures spontanées : - David Polinière : Débutant. Recherche expérience en urbanisme. Ci-joints LM Espagnol + CV Français et Espagnol.


MÉDIAS ET COMMUNICATION (Rappels)

- La Revue de presse du Groupe Essec est désormais en ligne
La Direction de la communication du Groupe Essec réalise depuis peu une Revue de presse trimestrielle. Sur le site de l´Essec (http://www.essec.fr/fr/presse.html), vous pouvez accéder à la page intitulée "Profil Presse", qui vous permettra en permanence de lire tous les articles que la Direction de la communication a envoyés à la presse lors des six derniers mois ainsi que les Echos de la Com qui sont transmis à la presse tous les 15 jours. De plus, vous pouvez maintenant avoir accès à la Newsletter sur la version anglo-saxonne du site web.

- Les Essec dans la presse doivent le faire savoir
Si vous avez les honneurs de la presse brésilienne, française ou autre, je vous remercie de m´adresser l´article où vous êtes cité ou interviewé. Vous pouvez également l´envoyer directement à Béatrice de Luget, Directrice de la communication du Groupe Essec, ou à Nicole Basset à la MDE (nbasset@essecmde.com). 

- Articles sur le Brésil pour Reflets Essec Magazine et Essec Actualités
Toujours aucun candidat en 2003. Dommage mais il est encore largement temps de rédiger quelques lignes.

ESSEC International Newsletters - Juin-Juillet-Août 2003 
Pour recevoir par mail Les Echos MDE : dbouteloup@essecmde.com 

et les liens avec les Newsletters USA et UK d´Août.
http://www.essecusa.com 
http://www.essecuk.com 

Bien amicalement,

Yvan Bernardin
E1991
Président EIC-Brésil
Tél : 011 9938-2388
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De passage à Sao Paulo ?
Sauf janvier et juillet et cas exceptionnel, nous organisons chaque premier mercredi du mois un Dîner à São Paulo, en testant chaque mois une cuisine régionale ou internationale différente. Un e-mail est adressé à tous les Essec identifiés au Brésil, avec copie systématique á Nicole Basset, Amaury Klossa et Dominique Xardel. Après 2 ans, nous avons un noyau d´habitués sur
São Paulo mais... Pourquoi ne pas informer les Anciens sur le site internet de ce montly meeting où tous sont les bienvenus s´ils sont de passage à São Paulo (ils doivent juste m´appeler ou m´e-mailer pour savoir l´adresse du restaurant) ?

Yvan Bernardin
Président EIC-Brésil
Tél : +55 11 9938-2388
bernardin@osite.com.br