We are pleased to welcome back two outstanding Presidential Scholars who will discuss the Presidential Election.

Richard Pious is the Adolf S. and Effie Ochs Professor of American Studies at Barnard College and Professor of Political Science at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University. His focus is the American Presidency in which his book, The American Presidency, first published in 1979 is now in its seventh printing. His recent books include “The War on Terrorism and the Rule of Law” (2006) and “Why Presidents Fail” (2008). We first heard Professor Pious in 1993 and he has been a fixture at our club for every presidential election since then.

Robert Shapiro is the Director of the Institute for Social and Economic Research at Columbia and is a Professor in the Political Science Faculty. His specialty is in polling. Professor Shapiro spoke to our club twice during the 2004 Presidential campaign.

The Program will be held on Wednesday evening, October 15, at the Marriott Hanover, 1401 Route 10 E, Whippany, NJ. For those using a GPS, program your unit for 2 Ridgedale Avenue in Whippany. That address is a driveway at the side of the hotel. Registration will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the program will start at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served and a Cash Bar will be available. The fee for the evening will be $15 per person for members whose 2008-2009 dues are paid (and their guests) if paid in advance, and $20 per person for all others. The charge for anyone paying at the door will be $20.

Our Presidential Election programs have always been well attended and lively discussions have followed the speakers’ presentations. We look forward to seeing you.

Respond to: Paul A. Gomperz, Treasurer, 37 Woodbine Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932 paul@gomperz.net

Hanover Marriott
Whippany, NJ 07981

Registration/Reception at 7:00 p.m.
Program at 7:30 p.m.

Price is $15 for Club members (and their guests).
Members of other clubs get the member rate
Non Members and anyone paying at the door: $20