AADC November 2019 E-news & Douglass Alumnae Highlights
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Mark your calendars for
AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2020, June 5 to June 7, 2020.
We will herald the Vanguard 50th Class of 1970 and Milestone Classes of years ending in the 5s an 0s. Planning is underway with Class Officers and classmates from the Milestone Classes.
The AADC Reunion Planning Committee is working hard on both traditional and new events for all to enjoy and celebrate. Many events at last year’s celebration, including Saturday morning’s Champagne Jazz Brunch, sold out quickly. Many volunteers are needed for Reunion. Get involved by reaching out to Chair Elena Anastasiou Rossi ’78 at
lecgrossi@comcast.net
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All — Together — Now!
Join in support of the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College (AADC) for Giving Tuesday 2019, the international day of philanthropy, with a gift to the AADC Annual Appeal. This appeal is not on behalf of NJC, DRC, Douglass, or Rutgers. The AADC Annual Appeal supports our
educational, social and leadership opportunities
for alumnae. Join the movement:
aadc-all-together-now.causevox.com
#AADCForwardTogether; #AADCAlltogethernow; #AADCProud
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AADC Black Alumnae Network
General Body Meeting Conference Call
We invite you to join the AADC Black Alumnae Network (BAN) for our General Body Meeting Conference Call on
Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 10:30 am
. We will discuss plans for upcoming BAN events and programs for 2020. BAN President Yamiesha Bell '15 welcomes all alumnae and looks forward to connecting and leading our meeting. Please note that once you register, the conference call-in phone number and access code will be provided.
Register
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Northern New Jersey Douglass Alumnae Holiday Gathering
Join sister alumnae living in the Northern New Jersey area for a festive holiday gathering on Sunday,
December 15, 2019, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
, hosted in the Allendale, NJ, home of Jennifer C. Bender '93. Enjoy remarks from AADC leaders and connecting and networking. Light refreshments.
Register
by December 11
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Bunting Connections Annual Holiday Party and Potluck
Join Bunting Connections Affinity Group for a night of fun, holiday cheer and connecting at the Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center on
Friday, December 13, 2019 at 7:00 pm
.. Bunting Connections builds relationships among sister alumnae who graduated from the Mary I. Bunting Program. We look forward to seeing you!
Register
by December 9
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Three Distinguished Alumnae Inducted Into the 2019 AADC Society of Excellence Induction Ceremony
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The Associate Alumnae of Douglass College proudly inducted three distinguished alumnae into the AADC Society of Excellence on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Pictured at the ceremony and luncheon held at the Douglass Student Center, from left, are: AADC Executive Director Valerie Anderson '81; honorees Marty Gillis '75, MBA, Business Owner, Community Leader and Advocate; Ellen J. MacKenzie '72, Ph.D., ScM, Dean, Distinguished Professor and Public Health Leader; and Eleanor Kwik Letcher '63, M.Ed., CSW, Non-Profit Leader and Crisis and Suicide Intervention Advocate; with AADC Acting President Helen Galt '69 and AADC Awards Committee Chair Deborah Crouch '94.
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We also featured keynote speaker and AADC Society of Excellence member Rosemarie Truglio '83, pictured, who is Senior Vice President of Curriculum and Content at Sesame Workshop and co-author of the new book, "Sesame Street: Ready for School!"
The AADC Society of Excellence recognizes alumnae who have made major contributions in their field of expertise and whose life work embodies exceptional accomplishments and leadership. Special thanks to the AADC Awards Committee in selecting honorees nominated by alumnae. Please note that the AADC Society of Excellence 2020 nomination application deadline is to be announced. To nominate alumnae, for AADC Awards, please
click here.
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AADC Mabel’s Alumnae Mentoring Program November 2019 Newsletter
Enjoy the AADC Mabel’s Alumnae Mentoring Program November 2019 Newsletter with news about the fourth successful year of the program. Learn about the ways mentors and mentees are learning and working together.
Click here
for more about the program and for the November newsletter.
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Save the Date for 2020 AADC Events & Programs
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Saturday, February 1, 2020
AADC Young Alumnae Network Cabin Fever & Sweet Treat Competition
Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
March 2020, speaker and date to be announced
AADC Annual Zagoren Lecture
Douglass Student Center, 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 18, 2020
AADC Spring Alumnae Council
Douglass Student Center, 8:30 am
Saturday, April 18, 2020
AADC Celebrates Founders Day & AADC Alumnae Awards Ceremony
Douglass Student Center, 12:00 pm
September 12, 2020
Annual Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt '42 Workplace and Professional Development Symposium
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AADC Alumnae Travel
Morocco
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Land of Enchantment:
March 27 – April 5, 2020 (sold out; wait list only)
Iceland Cruise - The Land of Fire and Ice:
June 22 – July 6, 2020
Portugal: Romance of the Douro River
: October 13, 2020, 11 days
Verona, Italy:
August 28, 2020, 8 days
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Make New Friends & Connect as a Volunteer
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