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Save the Date for AADC 95th Anniversary Celebration and
Alumnae Reunion Weekend -- April 19 - 21, 2018
We have so much to celebrate during our 95th anniversary! Save the date as we herald this important milestone, as well as celebrate Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2018. Events taking place during our anniversary weekend from April 19 to 21, 2018 include: Thursday - An Evening to Honor AADC Benefactors; Friday - Vanguard Reunion Luncheon followed by tours, activities and a special panel discussion on our 95 years of success; Saturday morning - AADC Alumnae Reunion Convocation in Voorhees Chapel, followed by our Sisterhood BBQ lunch, class photos, afternoon tours and activities; and Saturday evening - our Forward Together Gala: From Our Founding Into Our Future, to be held at the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick. Stay tuned for more information and registration.
Visit www.douglassalumnae.org/aadc-95th-anniversary-reunion for event information |
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AADC Memorabilia Committee Hosts Workshop About Preserving Photographs
Join us for an informative workshop -- Caring for Photographs -- on
Tuesday, October 24, presented by AADC Memorabilia Committee member Janet Riemer '56, a retired Preservation Archivist, who will share her expertise and tips, as well as an overview of the history of conservation up to digital photos. The workshop will be held at the Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center, light refreshments at 12:30 pm, workshop from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Space is limited.
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AADC Central New Jersey Regional Connection Gathering Hosted by Debbie Lynch '79, Includes "Voices of Women Advocates" History Presentation
Join sister alumnae in the Central New Jersey region for the AADC Central New Jersey Regional Connection Group Gathering at the Flemington home of Debbie Lynch '79 at 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 29. Enjoy remarks from AADC leadership and an historical presentation about suffragists, as actress and storyteller Laurie MacDonnell-Gaulke shares from the voices of women advocates who fought for women's right to vote.
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Discuss "Behold the Dreamers" at AADC Black Alumnae Network
Evelyn Sermons Field '49 Literary Society
Join us for our discussion about "Behold The Dreamers," by Imbolo Mbue, recipient of the 2017 PEN/Faulkner Award, whose book is an Oprah's Book Club pick. We will meet at 12:30 pm on November 4 at the Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center. Light snacks and water will be provided. In keeping with our health and wellness theme for the year, participants are encouraged to bring healthy snacks to share.
Upcoming Literary Society Books We're Discussing :
January 2018 - "Yesterday I Cried," by Iyanla Vanzant
March 2018 - "Purple Hibiscus," by Chimamanda Adichie
SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, December 1 - AADC BAN receives invite to attend Douglass Black
Students Congress (DBSC) Kwanzaa Ball
Saturday, December 9 - AADC BAN Vision Board Party with "Expanding Horizons" Theme
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Mark Your Calendar for AADC Fall Alumnae Council &
Luncheon
All alumnae are welcome to attend this important and informative meeting on Saturday, November 11, in Neilson Dining Hall at 8:30 am. Alumnae Council is held bi-annually to provide updates on the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College. We especially encourage Class Officers, particularly Alumnae Council Representatives, to attend this meeting and share pertinent
information with their classmates.
Refreshments will be served before and during the meeting.
A luncheon immediately following the meeting will include the presentation of the 2017 Margaret T. Corwin Award, the highest award for service to the AADC, to Debbie Lynch '79.
Register for Fall Alumnae Council and Luncheon |
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Calling All Class Presidents, Fund Agents and Milestone Class Volunteers: Alumnae Outreach Meeting
The Alumnae Outreach Subcommittee will hold its second meeting on
Wednesday, November 15 at 6:30 pm at the Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center (phone option available). We will review upcoming appeals such as Giving Tuesday, and discuss tips to reach class goals and participation to ensure a successful 95th Anniversary & Alumnae Reunion Weekend in April!
Please click here to register |
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Mark Your Calendars for Our Health and Wellness "Treat YAN-self Event" &
Thanks for Joining Us at AADC Young Alumnae Network AADC YAN-o-Ween
Thanks for sharing in some fun at the second annual AADC YAN-o-Ween last Sunday at Terhune Orchards in Princeton. Join us for our next Young Alumnae Network gathering as we host a free health and wellness
Treat YAN-self Event at the
Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center on
Sunday, December 3. Stay tuned for more information.
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Do You Know an Alumna of Friend of the AADC Deserving of Recognition?
The AADC Awards Committee is seeking nominations. Nominate an alumna or friend of the AADC for an Alumnae Award. Click below to download the AADC Awards Criteria for the following:
AADC Society of Excellence, Margaret T. Corwin Award, Alumnae Recognition Award, Young Alumnae Mabel Award, Vanguard Service Award and the AADC Medal. Please click below for the AADC Award Nomination Form and mail completed form(s) to: Associate Alumnae of Douglass College, Attn: Erika Toth/Awards Committee, 181 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
Please note two deadlines: Alumnae Awards nomination deadline
December 15, 2017; and the deadline for the
2018 Society of Excellence is April 27, 2018.
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AADC Regional Connection Group Gatherings Sold Out, Stay Tuned for More
Our AADC Regional Connection Groups are busy these next few months. Due to your enthusiastic responses, the following gatherings are sold out: Philadelphia Area
Brunch and
Museum of the American Revolution Tour on October 22; AADC New York City Regional Connection Group Chihuly Nights Outing to New York Botanical Gardens on October 26; and the group's Theater Outing to Broadway's "The Band's Visit" on December 10.
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Celebrate the AADC's 95-Year Legacy
All AADC events and programs are supported by the generosity of alumnae and friends like you. Contributing to the AADC Annual Appeal supports alumnae initiatives to advance our diverse and talented alumnae community FORWARD TOGETHER. Per the Agreement, the Annual Appeal is not on behalf of NJC, DRC, Douglass, or Rutgers.
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Share Your Stories with the AADC
The AADC connects and engages alumnae through initiatives, programs, events and through ongoing communications. We often hear stories from alumnae about their lives and friendships with each other. We want to take this opportunity to invite you to share your stories. Did you meet an alumna while traveling? Have you connected recently with one of your classmates? Perhaps you did something interesting this summer. Please consider sending us your story by emailing [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!
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Nominations Sought for AADC Board of Directors
Finding and selecting appropriate candidates for Associate Alumnae of Douglass College
Board of Directors positions is critical to the success and leadership of the AADC. We invite you to nominate an alumna for the Board or to an open officer position for the next term, including President, Vice President for Administration and Treasurer. Click below to download one of two nomination forms. Please complete and submit to the Chair of the Nominating Committee for consideration as noted on the forms by November 30, 2017
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Self Nomination Form |
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Get Involved and Engaged with the AADC
If you have never been active with the AADC, or are already participating in programs and events, you are always welcome to volunteer and get involved! The Associate Alumnae of Douglass College welcomes alumnae volunteers to help out at the Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center (RSHAC), serve on AADC committees, input alumnae data, plan events and lectures and so much more. If you are already an active volunteer, thank you for sharing your time, talents and treasures. Please spread the word.
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Save the Date -
AADC Young Alumnae Network Cabin Fever
The AADC Young Alumnae Network will host its Cabin Fever & Sweet Treat Competition on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Save the date for this
popular event that offers alumnae an opportunity to connect through creative and tasty endeavors. Registration coming soon!
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Network Through Our AADC Regional Connection Groups
Our groups are growing all the time! What a
great way to connect with each other and with the AADC.
Reach out to the group chairs listed below to get involved. To help us start one in your area, contact Associate Director of Alumnae Relations
Valerie Hughes Zieniuk '05
at the AADC.
California Connection Groups
San Francisco Bay Area Connection Group
N
ew Jersey Connection Groups
If you live in either the
Wilmington area or the Research Triangle area, contact
Donna Coulson '77 t
o get involved.
Palm Beach, Florida, Area Connection Group
The AADC invites your involvement whether you are a native of Florida, snowbird or vacationer. Contact
Eileen Cotter at the AADC.
Washington, DC, Metro Area Connection Group
All alumnae in D.C. and the surrounding Maryland and Northern Virginia areas are welcome to become involved. Contact Chair
Shireen Lewis '86.
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Engage with Your Alumnae Sisters Through AADC Affinity Groups
Reach out to one of our affinity group chairs to connect with alumnae with similar interests. To learn more about existing groups or developing a new group, contact Associate Director of Alumnae Relations
Valerie Hughes Zieniuk '05.
AADC Black Alumnae Network (BAN)
BAN is a great way to connect through meetings and events. Contact BAN President
Cecile Edwards '04 for more information.
AADC Young Alumnae Network (YAN)
YAN meets at the Alumnae Center on the second Tuesday of each month, except June, July and August. Contact Chair Heather Tedesco '12.
AADC Pride Network
The AADC Pride Network promotes support, networking and celebration among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer-identified and allied alumnae. To get involved, contact Chair
Sue Estler '66.
AADC Asian Alumnae Network
AAN seeks to foster a community among alumnae of Asian cultures, including but not limited to: Indian, Chinese, Pakistani, Japanese, Korean, Bangladeshi, Filipino and Sri Lankan. We are looking for an alumna to chair this network. Contact
Valerie Hughes Zieniuk '05 at the AADC to help re-start this group.
AADC Latina Alumnae Network
The Latina Alumnae Network (LAN) seeks to foster a community among Latina alumnae. If you would like to chair this network, please contact Valerie Hughes Zieniuk '05.
Bunting Connections
Bunting Connections builds relationships among sister alumnae who participated in the Mary I. Bunting Program. Contact chair Jean D'Amore '09.
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Sign Up Now for Alumnae Travel
The AADC offers many exciting travel opportunities to see the world and connect with sister alumnae through our Alumnae Travel Program. Join AADC Executive Director Valerie Anderson '81, who will host some of our exciting trips listed below:
Cuba
: People, Culture, Art, November 10-20, 2017
Southern Africa
: Luxury Safaris, Rovos Rail & Cape Town, February 11-26, 2018
Rhine River Cruise
: Exclusively Chartered on MS Amadeus Silver III, July 4-12, 2018
Amalfi Coast, Italy
: Stay in Vietri sul Mare, Explore Naples & more, October 9-17, 2018
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