Hosted by Sandy Kovan, Executive Director of College Advancement, the Baruch Benchmark Society Reception is held to recognize members of the Baruch Benchmark Society and guests for their support of Baruch College. President Waldron makes the openning remarks. Baruch Alumnus Harold L. Wilshinsky ('56), CEO of Kap Planning LTD, a long-time member of the College's Leadership Giving Society, and a recent member of the Benchmark Society, speaks at the reception and introduces the guest speaker Marion Asnes, Editor of Financial Planning Magazine. Ms. Asnes delivers the keynote speech, followed by a question and answer session.

The event took place on October 5, 2006 at the Newman Conference Center room 750.