Events
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 from 6pm - 9pm
SPRING INTO SPRING Evening Social at the Sarasota Yacht Club Join us for the Ivy League Club's annual Spring into Spring evening social! This gives us an opportunity to step away from our formal monthly luncheons and enjoy each other's company in a festive setting. Members can focus on making new connections and getting to know other alumni across the Ivy League. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 from 6 - 9pm. The venue is the Sarasota Yacht Club in downtown Sarasota (1100 John Ringling Blvd). Our event will be located just off the foyer on the main floor (in our normal space). We will enjoy a delicious buffet dinner that will include a carving station with beef tenderloin, roasted salmon and chicken, delightful sides and a generous salad station. Two dessert options will be available, as well as a standard beverage service. We will also have a cash bar set up for the entire event, conveniently located in the dining area. The Sarasota Yacht Club has a beautiful view of the Bay. Valet parking will be available, as well as use of the parking lot under the building. Attire is business casual, in line with our other luncheon and social events. This is an event not to be missed! The cost is $85 / person. Spouses, guests and other Ivy League alumni are welcome and encouraged. RSVP AND PAY ONLINE HERE for Spring into Spring on April 17th, 2024 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Be sure to register today! * If you have any questions or issues, please contact Ivy League Club President Manda Jordan at mandajordan7000@gmail.com or by phone or text at +1 (978) 886-2788. _____________________________________________________________________ Saturday, April 20th, 2024 @ 6pm SPEAKER DINNER* at the Bird Key Yacht Club *Jointly sponsored by the Ivy League Club, Economics Club, and Harvard Club of Sarasota We will hold a special 3-course dinner meeting of the Ivy League Club, the Economics Club, and the Harvard Club of Sarasota on April 20th, 2024 at the Bird Key Yacht Club. Our speaker will be Archie Jones, Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer of Business Administration in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management, who will discuss equity investment and value creation in underinvested markets along with leveraging leadership capital to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of leaders. For the talk, Archie will draw upon his extensive field work, case work, and corporate experience. SPEAKER BIO: Archie Jones is a Managing Director of Six Pillar Partners and Senior Lecturer of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School with appointments in both the Finance and Entrepreneurial Management Units. In 2021 he was awarded the Robert F. Greenhill Award in recognition of his positive impact on the Harvard Business School community. Archie has held executive positions with both public and private companies including Merrill Lynch Capital Partners, Parthenon Capital, Kenexa IBM, and NOW Corporation. With his focus on strategy, private equity and corporate M&A transactions, Archie has led successful private equity investments and value creation in public and private companies across a variety of industries and sectors in the US, Asia, and Europe. He works to maximize the impact of high-growth, innovative enterprises in both private and social sectors, and his social impact work with organizations such as Year Up and New Profit have driven innovation and systemic change. Archie currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Project Evident and as a board member of FLEETCOR, the Taly Foundation, the Mickey Leland Kibbutzim Foundation, and First Choice Credit Union. He served as a Partner at New Profit, a board member of Year Up National, and a founding board member and Vice Chairman of Year Up Greater Atlanta. As the founder and CEO of NxGen COACH Network™, Archie draws from his leadership journey to empower and coach the next generation of global leaders. At the Harvard Business School, Archie provides insights and actionable advice to aspiring business students and seasoned leaders on topics ranging from entrepreneurship and innovation to board service and impact through governance. His academic research and HBS case studies focus on varied topics, including:
Archie also hosts a Training Camp for Leaders podcast, including the following episodes:
To access these episodes and others, please use this link: Training Camp for Leaders with Archie L. Jones, Jr. __ The location for our dinner is the Bird Key Yacht Club located at 301 Bird Key Dr. in Sarasota. We will be hosted at the Lower Ballroom on the main floor. Dinner will consist of rolls, salad, a plated entree with sides and dessert. Water, tea and coffee are included as well. The cost is $65 / person. Spouses and guests are welcome. Please use the link below to RSVP and pay. RSVP & PAY ONLINE HERE for our Saturday, April 20, 2024 Speaker Dinner with HBS Archie Jones at the Bird Key Yacht Club Alternatively, Ivy League Club members may write a check for $65.00 per person made payable to "Harvard Club of Sarasota" and mail to: Harvard Club of Sarasota P. O. Box 225 Osprey, FL 34229 * Please mail your check prior to April 15th, 2024 to ensure receipt prior to the dinner. * Please include along with your check the following information: number of tickets, your (purchaser's) name, and the first and last names of all guests. * Upon receipt of your mailed check, you will receive an email with your confirmation. * If you have any questions or issues, please contact Ivy League Club President Manda Jordan at mandajordan7000@gmail.com or by phone or text at +1 (978) 886-2788.
2024 event scheduleThese events are open to Ivy League Club members and their guests. Please consider joining the Club or renewing your membership.
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