Dear fellow alums,
We’re thinking of you during this unprecedented time. We hope you are all safe and well during this time of change, challenges, and uncertainty. It was wonderful to see many of you at our first virtual M&Cs event, and we’re looking forward to connecting with more of you virtually this month. As we continue planning, we’d love to hear from you, our community, about what types of virtual events, programs, and resources may best support you at this time or any which you may wish to offer.
- What events or programming would you like to see? Are you interested in hosting a virtual event? Let us know by filling out this form.
- We’d love to showcase members of our alum community on social media. If you’re interested in sharing your story with our local community, let us know here.
Thank you in advance for your input!
To hear the latest about our programming in-between our monthly newsletters, we encourage you to follow the Club on Facebook and Instagram. We also encourage you to share resources, your virtual events, and more, directly in the Facebook Group.
As we approach the end of our 2019-2020 fiscal year (and the start to the next), we welcome self-nominations to join the Board for 2020-2021. Learn about our board positions here and complete this Statement of Interest, if you’d like to self-nominate for a particular position. A member of the Board will be in touch to follow-up. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at mountholyoke@gmail.com.
Our very best wishes,
- The Board
Upcoming events:
Virtual programming from the Alum Association
The Alum Association is offering a range of virtual programming and opportunities to connect. Learn more on the AA Events page.
If you’re interested in joining any of these virtual events but unsure about using Zoom, check out this resource and reach out to the Club with any questions.
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Northern California Equestrian Enthusiasts
When: May 7th, 2020 from 7:00-9:00pm PST
Where: Zoom
Register: via Zoom
Cost: Free
Point Person: Marija Vulfs ‘08 (mlvulfs@mtholyoke.edu)
Please join Marija Vulfs ’08 for an informal chat connecting Northern California MHC Alum Horse Lovers. No current horse required. For those of you who own or lease horses, how is COVID-19 impacting you and your horses and what tips and advice can you offer? For those of you with or without horses currently, please have a picture you can hold up or post for the group of a horse that has been special in your life as means of introduction.
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Alums of Color Biannual Happy Hour
When: May 20th, 2020 from 6:30-8:00 pm PST
Where: Zoom
Register: via Zoom
Cost: Free
Point Person: Hannah Groce ‘08
Even though we’re not able to meet in person this time, we can still enjoy happy hour together! So make yourself a cocktail or mocktail and let’s join virtually to cultivate space and community among alums of color.
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Soup Cook-a-Long
When: May 27, 2020, 3:00-4:30pm PST
Where: Zoom
Register: via Zoom
Cost: Free
Materials: You’ll likely have all necessary ingredients in your pantry, but Susan will be in touch with attendees before the event to confirm the recipe.
Point Person: Susan Tom ‘98
Join Susan Tom ‘98 for an afternoon of online cooking, lively conversation, and MHC community while preparing comforting soup together from our very own kitchens.
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Virtual M&Cs
When: Thursday, June 4, 2020, 8:00-9:15 PST
Where: Zoom
Register: via Zoom
Cost:
Point Person: Elena Eimert ‘15
We hope to see you in the virtual common room! With your beverage of choice, a snack if you like, and your wonderful selves, we invite you to join us for Virtual M&Cs, hosted by the MHC Club of Northern CA. This casual gathering enables us to be in community and chat with fellow alums, while partaking in one of our beloved Mount Holyoke traditions. Acclaim will be awarded for the most creative Zoom background.
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Membership Dues
Interested in supporting the Club further? Join the Club by paying your annual, tax-deductible Membership Dues! You can pay your dues here: MHC Club of Northern CA Membership Dues. The Club’s fiscal year is July 1 to June 30. Please note: If you would prefer to pay by check, please email us.
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Stay Connected
We hope to see you at an event soon!
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- Email us if you’d like to get further involved with the Club or share feedback
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