Reunion Letter

OUR REUNION LETTER THAT IS BEING SENT TO YOU VIA SNAIL MAIL AT THIS VERY MOMENT

REGISTRATION IS OPEN SO DON’T DELAY … READ ON AND SIGN UP NOW

March 2010

Greetings classmate,

Our big “TWO OH” Reunion, scheduled for May 21-23 (graduation weekend!), is just two months away. Your Reunion Committee has been hard at work putting together a weekend that will rival our finest college days! A flurry of e-mails, phone calls and Facebook posts suggest that we will have a great turnout and we urge those who remain undecided to make the trip to South Hadley.

The weekend promises to offer the best of MHC:

  • Hanging out with old and new friends in our dorm headquarters during the Friday night class social.
  • Reliving the tradition of M&Cs and sampling Atkins’ finest (translation: cider donuts).
  • Enjoying the splendors of our beautiful campus in the spring.

The enclosed brochure (to be included in the snail mail packet) describes the events organized by the Alumnae Association over the weekend. If you can get to campus by Friday, consider going “Back to Class” without worrying about your GPA or required readings. Our very own Mita Radhakrishan is teaching a session on the Tomatis method, an innovative approach to learning languages and understanding the ear’s connection to body-mind well being. Class of 1990 events will include a Sunday morning run/walk and a reading of Wendy Wasserstein’s commencement speech.

Recent reunion planning calls have included the question: “What do you want to do on campus?”

  • Sunaina Virendra plans to get a reality check on distances – was it really that far from the Mandelles to the Green?
  • Mary Bozza Wise looks forward to marching in the Laurel Parade and welcoming the Class of 2010 into the alumnae ranks (don’t forget your white attire!).
  • Maggie Kelly can’t wait to enjoy a Skinner Green barbeque.

Next steps to make the most of this exciting weekend:

  1. Learn more by reading the Reunion brochure and browsing our new class Web site at www.mhc1990.com.
  2. Register online by April 16 at www.alumnae.mtholyoke.edu/go/reunion, where you will find the preliminary weekend schedule and more details.
  3. Call a friend (or five!) and urge them to attend (or send an e-card from www.alumnae.mtholyoke.edu/go/reunion).
  4. Join the Class Facebook page — search for Mount Holyoke Class of 1990 on Facebook. You must register online (as described in #2), but please RSVP to the Facebook event too.

Remember the key is not just to plan on being on campus for Reunion but to come as you are — your presence will make it a special and memorable weekend for everyone!

Hope to see you in May!

Perrin McCormick Menashi

Reunion Co-Chair, on behalf of the entire Reunion Planning Committee (listed on the separate sheet)

Class of 1990 Reunion Planning Committee

Perrin McCormick Menashi Reunion Co-Chair perrinmccormick@gmail.com
Biffy Ketterson Carter Reunion Co-Chair biffycarter@yahoo.com
Sunaina Virendra Outreach Coordinator sunaina322@gmail.com
Melissa Katz Kane Food and Beverage Chair melissa@mkkdesigns.com
Mary Bozza Wise Booklet Chair machex3@verizon.net
Maggie Kelly Program Chair maggiekelly4@yahoo.com
Cindy Lynch Laurel Parade Chair cidlynch@mac.com
Paula Stuckart Welcome/Hospitality Chair paulastuckart@gmail.com
Camille Gagliardi Nominating Chair cmgagliard@snet.net
Kristen Donovan Wixted Reunion Historian kpwixted@yahoo.com
Elizabeth Kivela Web Coordinator lizb@wiredwaters.com
Sheryl Gofman Treasurer seldomfn@comcast.net
Erin O’Leary Co-President eoleary@morganlawfirm.com
Suzy George Co-President sgeorge@thealbrightgroupllc.com

It isn’t too late to join our roster of reunion volunteers: To join the team, email Perrin at perrinmccormick@gmail.com or call her at 781-771-7791. Your commitment can be as large or small as you like!

Interested in joining the 2010-2015 class board? Email Camille at cmgagliardi@snet.net.

Co-Head Class Agents, Sabrina Maurer and Julie Ann Smith have set a goal of $75,000 and 50% participation for our 20th Reunion. Gifts of any size are encouraged and appreciated. Please consider making a contribution to the Annual Fund to help our class reach its goals. You can make a pledge via the Reunion Web site or by following the link on our class page. For more information email Sabrina at sabrinamhc90@verizon.net.

Our Treasurer, Sheryl Gofman, continues to receive dues for 2005-2010. Thanks to all who have paid. Your commitment to our class helps keep our Treasury healthy. If you haven’t paid your $25 class dues yet, please send a check made out to MHC Class of 1990 to Sheryl at 752 Paddock Path Moorestown, NJ 08057.


What you Need to Know BEFORE Reunion

Dates

Friday, May 21-Sunday, May 23, 2010

All are welcome to arrive on Thursday and settle in a day early! Be sure to indicate an early arrival on the registration form.

Registration

The Alumnae Association encourages online registration through its secure Web site.  Go to www.mtholyoke.edu/go/reunion and follow the registration directions. The Web site also contains information on how to register via snail mail. Register before April 16 to avoid a $25 late fee.

Costs and Refund Policy

To ensure maximum flexibility for all participants, registration, housing, and meal charges are on an a la carte basis.  The Registration Form at www.mtholyoke.edu/go/reunion contains more details.

A full refund applies for reservations canceled 14 days prior to Reunion weekend (May 7). After May 7 registration and class fees are not refundable.  Once Reunion begins, refunds will not be issued.

Reservation Questions and Special Requests: Please note any special needs or requests you have on the registration form.  Housing assignments are done by the Alumnae Association staff and roommate requests will be met to the best of their abilities.  Please be as specific as possible in your requests. If you have questions about your reservation, get in touch with Luisa Tavares at +1 413-538-2201 for assistance (Hours:  Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM EST) or send her an e-mail at ltavares@mtholyoke.edu.

What you Need to Know AT Reunion

On-site Registration

When you arrive on campus, go to the New York Room in Mary E. Woolley Hall (located between South Rocky and Abbey Hall, this building used to house the snack shack, Wilbur, home of that delicious popcorn).

At registration, you will receive your meal tickets, room keys, the final program book and an all campus Alumnae One Card for access to all public areas and dorms.

Class Headquarters

The Alumnae Association assigns each reunion class a headquarters dorm.  This is where you will find our class welcoming committee, the parade accessory, reunion book, and name tag along with other things relevant to our class. Friday night our class will congregate here for adult-style M&Cs (children are of course welcome!).

Meals and Social Events

The complete schedule of meal options and social events can be found on the Alumnae Association Reunion Web site.  Please make sure you register for all the events you plan on attending.  If you do not register for meals, food and drinks are available at the Blanchard Café and Uncommon Grounds, MHC’s answer to the local coffee house – and located in the Library.

Child Care

A Kids Camp will be run on Saturday from 2:00 to 9:30PM in Torrey Hall for children between 3-13, offering a variety of activities from arts and crafts, to board games and sports, and stories and videos.  The camp will be run by Children’s Conference Care. The cost is $60 per child (including snacks and dinner) with a $15 registration fee per family.  To register, visit the reunion website or call +1 413-538-2739 to have these forms mailed to you.  Please visit www.childrensconferencecare.com to learn more about this company and the service they provide.

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Annual Fund – Class Contribution Reunion Target Update as of Feb 2010

As of Feb 1, we have raised $52,000 for the Alumnae Fund. With only 16% of the class participating so far, achieving the target is well within our reach. Please consider a gift – any amount is most welcome – so we can achieve our participation rate goal of 50%. Click on the link to the left on make a pledge or contribution now.

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Reunion “Must Remember to Bring” List

Bathroom Survival Items

Most of us don’t find ourselves showering in a dorm very often
• Flip flops for the shower
• Shampoo and conditioner (the college provides soap)
• Blow dryer
• An extra towel
• A robe (or some means of preserving modesty for the walk back to the room!)

Campus Exploration
Remember the weather on campus in May? It may be sunny, hot and humid…or 50 degrees. Pack the following to ensure comfort all weekend long:
• Layers, layers and layers
• Camera
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable shoes
• A blanket or two for the nights, which can get quite chilly
Other “Must Haves”
• White for Laurel Parade
• Advil
• Water bottle for night and ear plugs if you are a light sleeper
• Alarm clock (so you don’t miss the parade/morning events, meals).
MP3/Ipod (or the like) for some music between activities
• Cooler if you have any items that need to stay cold

Feel free to add on to this list!

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Call for Volunteers During Reunion

If you would like to get involved with planning the event or help during the big weekend itself, feel free to get in touch with any reunion committee member. We particularly need help on the Sunday with post reunion clean up.

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Nominations for Class Officers for 2010-2015 – Reunion News

2010-15 Class Officers Slate and Request for Nominations/Volunteers for Open Positions
President Wendy Ritch

Secretary/Scribe Vicky Streiff

Co-Head Class Agents Sabrina Maurer
Sunaina Virendra

Treasurer Sheryl Gofman

Web Coordinator Elizabeth Kivela

Open Positions
Positions on the Nominating Committee to choose the slate of officers for 2015-20 and for Reunion Chair/Co-Chairs to organize our 25th reunion are still open. Please contact Camille Gagliardi cmgagliard@snet.net if you would like to know or are interested in serving.

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20th Reunion Committee Membership

Get in touch with any of us if you have any questions or suggestions

Perrin McCormick Menashi Reunion Co-Chair perrinmccormick@gmail.com

Biffy Ketterson Carter Reunion Co-Chair biffycarter@yahoo.com

Sunaina Virendra Outreach Coordinator Sunaina322@gmail.com

Melissa Katz Kane Food and Beverage Chair melissa@mkkdesigns.com

Mary Bozza Wise Booklet Chair machex3@verizon.net

Maggie Kelly Program Chair maggiekelly4@yahoo.com

Cindy Lynch Laurel Parade Chair cidlynch@mac.com

Paula Stuckart Welcome/Hospitality Chair paulastuckart@gmail.com

Camille Gagliardi Nominating Committee cmgagliard@snet.net

Elizabeth Kivela Web Coordinator lizb@wiredwaters.com

Sheryl Gofman Treasurer seldomfn@comcast.net
Erin O’Leary Co-President eoleary@morganlawfirm.com

Suzy George Co-President sgeorge@thealbrightgroupllc.com

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Class Dues Reminder and How to Pay

Check for $25 for 2005-10 (and another $25 if you want to pay 2010-15!) payable to MHC Class of 1990 and sent to Sheryl Gofman,752 Paddock Path Moorestown NJ 08057

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Save the Date!

Our 20th Reunion is May 21-23, 2010. Mark your Calendars

Click here to view the Preliminary Schedule

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Use Maps

You can easily insert Google maps on your web site:

South Hadley, MA 01075
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Welcome

chapel verticalWelcome to our new web site. Please check back for news regarding our upcoming reunion. Can you believe it’s been 20 years?

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