2017 Volunteer Conference Schedule

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Friday, September 15, 2017

ALL VOLUNTEERS
Noon–6 p.m. Check In 2nd Floor, Mary E. Woolley Hall
Things to do on campus
Conference attendees arriving on Friday will have an opportunity to experience the Dining Commons starting at 5 p.m. Meal vouchers will be available at the conference check-in desk open from noon–6 p.m. in Mary Woolley Hall, 2nd floor. Those arriving after 6 p.m. can pay for their Friday dinner at the Dining Commons and submit their receipt for reimbursement after the conference.

Saturday, September 16, 2017

ALL VOLUNTEERS
7–9 a.m. Check In Lobby, Willits-Hallowell Center
7:30–8:15 a.m. Breakfast Morrison Room, Willits-Hallowell Center
8:15–8:25 a.m. Welcome and Introductions • Melissa Anderson Russell ’01, chair, Classes & Reunion Committee for the Alumnae Association • Jane Zimmy ’74, co-chair, Mount Holyoke Fund Committee Watch via livestream
8:25–8:30 a.m. Welcome from College President Mount Holyoke President Sonya Stephens welcomes volunteers via video. Watch via livestream
8:30–9 a.m. Alumnae Association’s Plan for Engagement Maria Mossaides ’73, president of the Alumnae Association, will share her vision for building engagement around the world and how we can all support the students, the College and each other. Watch via livestream
9–9:15 a.m. Commitment of Values • Kassandra Jolley, vice president for advancement • Nancy Bellows Perez ’76, executive director for the Alumnae Association Watch via livestream
9:15–10 a.m. A Conversation on the Intellectual Life of Mount Holyoke Jon Western, dean of faculty and vice president for academic affairs, will discuss the imperative of liberal arts education in a world with highly complex and interconnected global challenges. He will present how a liberal arts education, and an MHC education in particular, is preparing our students to understand and confront some of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century: climate change, resource scarcity, environmental degradation, global economic, social and cultural inequality, and globalization and its backlash, among others. Watch via livestream

MOUNT HOLYOKE FUND VOLUNTEERS	MHF YA VOLUNTEERS (2009–2018)	REUNION-PLANNING WORKSHOP
10:30–11:15 a.m. The Student Experience Meet College leadership and learn about student life at Mount Holyoke. • Marcella Runell Hall, vice president for student life and dean of students • Kijua Sanders-McMurtry, vice president for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer • Amy Martin, director, Weissman Center for Leadership Cleveland L2	10:30–11 a.m. Leadership Lessons Learn how to lead your class to victory! Maria Mossaides ’73, president of the Alumnae Association, longtime volunteer for the Alumnae Association and advancement, and inspiring leader shares her tips for success. Kendade 203	10:30–11:15 a.m. The Student Experience (with MHF Volunteers) Meet College leadership and learn about student life at Mount Holyoke. • Marcella Runell Hall, vice president for student life and dean of students • Kijua Sanders-McMurtry, vice president for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer • Amy Martin, director, Weissman Center for Leadership Cleveland L2
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Student Panel: Lynk Internship Experiences Hear from students who recently completed a summer internship through the Lynk. • Liz Lierman, director, Career Development Center Cleveland L2	11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Fundraising 101 What can you say when you are asked, “Why give to MHC?” Learn everything you need to know about Advancement and why annual giving is essential for MHC, as well as tips for how to respond to difficult questions. • Kassandra Jolley, vice president for advancement Kendade 203	11:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Introduction to Reunion Planning and the Volunteer Hub Meet volunteers and staff, receive an overview of training and the resources available to you and learn about how the Volunteer Hub will assist you with planning Reunion. • Melissa A. Russell ’01, chair, classes & reunion committee • Janet Glick, director of classes & reunion • Jonencia Wood, senior director of alumnae engagement • Maria Mossaides '73, president, Alumnae Association Cleveland L1 Watch via livestream
12:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch Morrison Room, Willits-Hallowell Center	12:45–1:45 p.m. Lunch Discussion: Culture and Climate at MHC Enjoy an informal conversation around the current student experience and hear important updates about new initiatives around student life and diversity, equity and inclusion. • Kijua Sanders-McMurtry, vice president for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer • Marcella Runell Hall, vice president for student life and dean of students Wiese-Merriwether Room, Willits-Hallowell Center	12:45–1:45 p.m. Lunch Morrison Room, Willits-Hallowell Center
1:45–2:30 p.m. Philanthropy at MHC Learn more about Mount Holyoke's annual budget and the significant impact of alumnae philanthropy on the College’s fiscal health and ability to innovate each year. Learn more about The Mount Holyoke Fund’s goals and plans for fiscal year 2018–2019. • Kassandra Jolley, vice president for advancement • Allison Butler ’05, director of The Mount Holyoke Fund Cleveland L2	2–2:45 p.m. Use Your Tools Run-through of how to best use the Volunteer Hub and GiveCampus to strategically engage classmates. • Casey Accardi '15, The Mount Holyoke Fund Committee • Norma Barrett '04, The Mount Holyoke Fund Committee Kendade 203	1:45–3:30 p.m. Reunion Planning Become familiar with the ins and outs of what is possible at Reunion and be prepared for your reunion weekend. • Melissa A. Russell ’01, chair, classes & reunion committee • Janet Glick, director of classes & reunion Cleveland L1 Watch via livestream
2:30–3p.m. Using the Volunteer Hub View a demo of the new Volunteer Hub and learn ways in which volunteers can use a variety of the reports and tools in your work. • Cristin Bates, associate director for volunteer and class management, The Mount Holyoke Fund • Jane Zimmy ’74, co-chair, The Mount Holyoke Fund Committee Cleveland L2	2:45–4 p.m. Challenge Champions Make giving challenges count! Get a sneak peak into the fundraising challenges for this upcoming year, and create your personalized plan for outreach. At the end of this session you will have the year mapped out so you can engage your classmates, inspire new donors, and maximize your impact. • Beckie Markarian '07, associate director/marketing specialist, The Mount Holyoke Fund • Meghan Golden, officer for young alumnae and student philanthropy, The Mount Holyoke Fund Kendade 203
3–5 p.m. Individual Volunteer Hub Tutorials Review how to access and use The Mount Holyoke Fund Volunteer Hub and reports. Kendade G6 OR Class Planning/Free Time Reunion classes should feel free to join with reunion planning volunteers. OR Optional Campus Experiences Details coming soon. OR 50th Reunion Informal Discussion Group (for 1970–1973) • Connie Farmer '67, The Mount Holyoke Fund Committee, Beyond the 50th Committee, co-chair of the class of 1967’s 50th Reunion Gift Committee • Anne Wright '67, Beyond the 50th Committee, co-chair of the class of 1967’s 50th Reunion Gift Committee Cleveland L2	4–5 p.m. Free Time OR Meeting with Meghan Golden • Meghan Golden, officer for young alumnae and student philanthropy, The Mount Holyoke Fund	3:30–5 p.m. Reunion Class Planning Time Work with your classmates on a reunion budget and ideas for Reunion that can be implemented into your plan. The Classes & Reunion Committee volunteers and staff will be on hand to help. Kendade

ALL VOLUNTEERS
5:15–6:30 p.m. Social Hour in the Gardens Enjoy a social hour with entertainment by the V8s. The Mount Holyoke Gardens
6:45–8 p.m. Dinner Join current students for dinner and conversation, followed by Mount Holyoke trivia hosted by Jim Hartley, chair of economics, professor of economics. Morrison Room, Willits-Hallowell Center
8 p.m. Learn How to Become an Alumnae Association Volunteer Have you ever wanted to be on an Alumnae Association committee? Have you ever wondered how people are chosen to be on a committee? Stop by for a short presentation that will answer all your questions. • Danetta Beaushaw '88, chair, Nominating Committee Willits Living Room
8–10 p.m. The Willits-Hallowell bar and the Brew Pub in the Community Center will be open with a cash bar for those who wish to continue conversations with classmates.

Sunday, September 17, 2017

ALL VOLUNTEERS
8–9 a.m. Morning Refreshments Kendade Atrium

MOUNT HOLYOKE FUND VOLUNTEERS	MHF YA VOLUNTEERS (2009–2018)	REUNION-PLANNING WORKSHOP
8:30–9:30 a.m. Making the Ask: A Conversation and Case Study Brainstorm and develop skills to overcome challenges when making the ask. Mount Holyoke Leadership gift officers will lead this conversation. • Beth Howland, associate director of leadership giving • Kim Kedziorek ’98, associate director of leadership giving Cleveland L2 OR Back to Class Topic to be determined Cleveland L1 OR Meet with MHF staff By appointment	8:30-9:30 a.m. Breakfast Brainstorm Enjoy light morning refreshments while discussing burning questions, new ideas, points of clarification or “shower thoughts.” Kendade Atrium	9–9:45 a.m. Tour of the Community Center Dining Commons for Reunion Planners and Class Presidents celebrating Reunion in 2019 • Janet Glick, director of classes & reunion
9:45–10:45 a.m. Engaging in Difficult Conversations Discussion with members of our leadership giving team about how to respond to difficult questions and comments from classmates. • Kassandra Jolley, vice president for advancement Cleveland L2 OR Back to Class Topic to be determined Cleveland L1 OR Meet with MHF staff By appointment	9:45–10:15 a.m. Rebooting a Disengaged Class Movies, magnets, messages and more. Hear from volunteers that have had success engaging a disengaged class and brainstorm about what might work for your class. • Leslie Green ’94, The Mount Holyoke Fund Committee • Carrie Kortegast ’98, The Mount Holyoke Fund Committee Kendade 203	10–10:30 a.m. Class Engagement • Janet Glick, director of classes & reunion Blanchard Great Room
11 a.m.–noon More than Cash What do stocks and bonds, IRA accounts, vacation homes and other noncash assets have in common? Find out how contributing appreciated assets can help you and your classmates make larger gifts, reduce taxes and potentially create income Open to all classes; most relevant for FPs and classes of 1950–1995. • Anne Vittoria FP’05, director of gift planning • Dana Gillette, gift planning officer Cleveland L2 OR Head Class Agent Informal Group Discussion • Marianne DePatie Fouhey ’78, The Mount Holyoke Fund Committee • Liz Bauer ’59, The Mount Holyoke Fund Committee Cleveland L3 OR Back to Class Topic to be determined Cleveland L1 OR Meet with MHF staff By appointment	10:30-11:45 a.m. Class Planning OR Meeting with Meghan Golden • Meghan Golden, officer for young alumnae and student philanthropy, The Mount Holyoke Fund	10:30–11:45 a.m. Breakouts • Reunion I classes: Janet Glick, director of classes & reunion • Reunion II classes: Melissa A. Russell ’01, chair, classes & reunion committee • Young Alumnae classes: Tarana Bhatia ’15, young alumnae representative

ALL VOLUNTEERS
Noon–12:15 p.m. Weekend Wrap-Up • Kassandra Jolley, vice president for advancement • Nancy Bellows Perez ’76, executive director of the Alumnae Association Cleveland L2
12:15–1 p.m. Lunch Casual boxed lunch and informal conversation. Kendade Atrium