AADC September 2020
E-news & Douglass Alumnae Highlights
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Listen and Learn at AADC Excellence in Inclusion and Equity Initiative Workshop: Removing the Veil on Racism |
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The Impact of Double Consciousness and Code Switching
Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Join us next week for this important and informative discussion and workshop for alumnae, friends and the Rutgers community. Now more than ever we are witnessing how racism in America undergirds the social ills we face as a society. The AADC is proud to welcome attorney Caprice Jenerson '90, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, New York Legal Assistance Group, who will examine the invisible intellectual burdens racism places on non-white individuals. She explores the phenomena and stresses of double consciousness, or looking at one’s self through the eyes of others; and of code switching and its demands on people to alter themselves from one environment to another to be accepted. She will discuss how these phenomena impact well being and opportunity for those impacted. The event is virtually hosted by the AADC via Zoom.
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A Special Thank You to Our Alumnae Outreach Volunteers |
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Fostering AADC alumnae connections. This is how we do it during a pandemic. Central to the mission of the AADC for 98 years, and one of the benefits of being involved with your alumnae association, is fostering AADC alumnae connections. During last spring, the AADC staff became very concerned about how the COVID-19 pandemic would affect our community. Due to the pandemic, we had to cancel in-person events, including our signature AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend in June. |
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What did we do? The AADC staff requested the help of alumnae volunteers to connect with classmates to offer friendship, support and encouragement, and to keep them abreast of AADC updates and news.
What did we get? Dedicated alumnae who sprung into action! Many had wonderful conversations and greatly enjoyed reconnecting with sister alumnae. Others organized their own virtual class gatherings, which are ongoing, where alumnae throughout the United States and internationally participate and uplift each other’s spirits.
These volunteers embody what we mean by keeping our AADC Mission in Motion. Thank you very much for your help and leadership!
Let’s keep this going! We are looking for 20-25 alumnae volunteers from all age groups to be Outreach Volunteers between now and June 2021. Training is provided. Please contact Natalie Harrington ’87, AADC Director of Annual Giving, at nharrington@douglassalumnae.org or at (732) 246-1600 Ext. 14 for more information.
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AADC Black Alumnae Network to Virtually Host the Jewel Plummer Cobb Sisters Conference |
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Empowerment Through Wellness:
Focus on Black Women’s Health
Saturday, October 24, 2020, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Explore your spiritual core, ways to boost mental health, to pursue peace of mind and to gain empowerment through wellness as the AADC Black Alumnae Network virtually hosts the Jewel Plummer Cobb Sisters Conference. The program also features interactive activities, exercises and self-care strategies from Dr. Carol Penn and Rev. Dr. Stefanie R. Minatee. A special message about Dean Jewel Plummer Cobb’s legacy will be presented by her son Jonathan Cobb and daughter-in-law, actress Suzzanne Douglas. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Sisters Conference has been modified and condensed for this year. Chair Dorothy Brown-Clay ‘77 and the entire committee invite all alumnae and friends to participate.
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Presenter
Rev. Dr. Stefanie R. Minatee
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Presenter
Dr. Carol Penn
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Chair & Moderator
Dorothy Brown-Clay '77
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Read AADC Fall 2020 Class Notes Online |
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Our AADC Fall 2020 Class Notes are published exclusively online in a downloadable format. Enjoy catching up with news from classmates! |
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Alumnae Share How the Pandemic is
Impacting Their Lives
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We've been publishing stories online from alumnae near and far. Read about how alumnae sisters are dealing with the COVID-19 global pandemic in our online series, "Sharing Our Stories." Click below for our stories. |
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Share YOUR story with your alumnae sisters. Are you dealing with school changes for your children or grandchildren or have you completely revamped your business as a result of the pandemic? Are you unemployed? Have your grown children moved back home to quarantine with you? What’s new, different, challenging and worth sharing? We would love to hear from you. Email us at douglassalumnae@douglassalumnae.org
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Put the AADC Mission in Motion While You Shop |
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It sounds like a rhetorical question, but do you shop online at Amazon? With more online shopping than ever during the pandemic, many people have upped their online shopping game. But did you know that every time you buy something, a small donation from that purchase can be sent to the AADC? AmazonSmile is a simple way to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you.
Start – or continue – shopping on Amazon and let the dollars mount up for the AADC! Please note that AmazonSmile donations to the AADC do not benefit NJC, DRC, Douglass or Rutgers. They benefit the AADC and help keep our mission in motion. Thank you.
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Connect and Engage Through AADC Virtual Programs |
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Virtual Tour of the Philadelphia Zoo
Sunday, October 4, 2020, 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
Join Karen Lynch '79, AADC Vice President for Alumnae Relations and experienced Philadelphia Zoo docent, for an interactive and engaging virtual tour of the Philadelphia Zoo. Please share this invitation with sister alumnae. We welcome family, friends and guests! The link to our virtual event will be sent to you upon registration.
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AADC New Jersey Regional Connection Group Virtual Planning Meeting
Monday, October 5, 2020, 6:30 pm, via Zoom
Our newly-appointed co-chairs Yesenia Perez '12 and Heather Tedesco '12 invite alumnae from across New Jersey to get involved and join us for the Group's virtual Planning Meeting on October 5. Even if you are not interested in joining our planning team, we welcome your input. Please share your ideas! Email us at douglassalumnae@douglassalumnae.org.
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AADC Class Officers and Volunteer Training: Mission in Motion
Saturday, October 10, 2020, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict, this session will take place on Saturday, October 10, not September 26 as previously noted. Don't miss a chance to reconnect as the fall begins. Our virtual training session will be held via Zoom and will cover class officer responsibilities and volunteer participation in this new, virtual setting. We will feature AADC video training modules created by volunteers with alumnae in mind. We will also review major changes to AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2021 and share Reunion planning resources.
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AADC Mabel’s Alumnae Mentoring Program
Kick-Off for 2020-2021 Participants
Saturday, October 10 2020, via Zoom, 3:00 pm
We are virtually hosting our annual Kick-Off for Participants paired together as Mentors and Mentees in the AADC Mabel's Alumnae Mentoring Program for 2020-2021. To attend, please email AADC Liaison Lizethe Martinez ’13 at lmartinez@douglassalumnae.org.
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AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2021 Planning Committee
Monday, October 12, 2020, 6:00 p.m., via Zoom
Next year it is going to be double the connections and double the classes as we commemorate milestone class reunions from both class years ending in 0s and 5s, as well as 1s and 6s, for a special AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2021, from June 4 to 6. The Class of 1970 and the Class of 1971 will join together to mark their Vanguard 50th Reunions. We salute the Class of 1970 and the Class of 1971 for sharing the spotlight. The AADC knows the many ways alumnae cherish and look forward to reuniting, reconnecting and reminiscing with classmates for Reunion. Stay tuned for ways to get involved with your Class. Reunion Committee Chair Elena Anastasiou Rossi '78 invites all alumnae to get involved and attend our planning meeting. Please email Egypt Pringley '16 at the AADC at epringley@douglassalumnae.org to join meeting.
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AADC New York City Regional Connection Group Virtual Planning Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 6:00 pm, via Zoom
NYC group co-chairs Lillian Zeisel Cohen ’59 and Susan Goldfine ’63 invite alumnae living in New York City and surrounding area to get involved. Join us for our planning meeting hosted online. To attend, please email AADC Liaison Lizethe Martinez ’13 at lmartinez@douglassalumnae.org.
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AADC Fall Alumnae Council 2020 To Be Hosted Virtually
Saturday, November 7, 2020, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, via zoom
"Door opens" on Zoom at 8:30 am and will close at 9:05 am. The business meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 am.
Mark your calendars to attend our virtual Fall Alumnae Council 2020 meeting. Meetings of the Council are held at least twice each fiscal year and are open to Alumnae Council Representatives and all active members of the Association. Alumnae who have contributed a minimum of $40 to the AADC are considered “active members” in the fiscal year in which the contribution is made and for the following fiscal year, as defined in the AADC Bylaws. Please note that only Alumnae Council representatives who have signed a confidentiality agreement and are "active members" of the AADC are eligible to vote at the business meeting. Please see registration for additional information. RSVP by Friday, October 30.
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AADC Virtual Tea with Tina Gordon '72
Sunday, November 15, 2020, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Calling all AADC Sisters! We are getting together again for the popular, one-hour "Tea with Tina,” hosted online by Tina Gordon '72, AADC Board Vice President of Marketing & Communications. The AADC offers this special virtual event so we can chat with each other and together online. Feel free to don a hat and put whatever you like to drink in your cup. No politics, please, just your participation in an open discussion that might include what new and different things you have tried lately, how you are coping, books you have read, resources you might recommend and more. The link to our virtual event will be sent to you upon registration.
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AADC Alumnae Travel 2021
Greece: Athens & the Island of Poros, June 11, 2021, 9 days
Morocco: Land of Enchantment, October 29, 2021, 9 days
Please note that trips for 2021 are under review, pending safety concerns and regulations surrounding the pandemic and may be disrupted or rescheduled in accordance with our travel vendor, AHI Travel.
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Important Note Regarding Events and Programs
As the impact of the global COVID-19 global pandemic continues to evolve, our primary focus is on the health and safety of our AADC alumnae community and AADC staff. With this in mind, we will provide further updates as they evolve regarding the impact on AADC events and programs. We hope you will consider connecting and engaging with the AADC and each other through our upcoming virtual events and programs.
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Calling All NJ State Employees
Did you know that you can contribute to the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College through the New Jersey State Employee Charitable Campaign? Just make a gift or pledge at https://njecc.americascharities.stratuslive.com and designate the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College (code #6692) as the recipient organization.
Contributions to the AADC do not benefit NJC, DRC, Rutgers or Douglass.
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Make New Friends & Connect as a Volunteer
The AADC welcomes all alumnae! To get involved as a volunteer, please email the AADC or call (732) 246-1600.
Stay In Touch with the AADC
Have you moved? Do you have a new email or phone number? Please let the AADC know so that we can stay in touch. Click here to Contact Us.
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Now, more than ever, we are reminded of the importance of our alumnae community. Help keep our alumnae community, the AADC, strong by supporting the AADC Annual Appeal. This appeal is not on behalf of NJC, DRC, Douglass or Rutgers. It supports the AADC’s mission of connecting and engaging all Douglass alumnae. www.douglassalumnae.org/MakeAGift
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