Yearly newsletter

Here’s a quick note from Larissa:
Hi all!

The class cabinet and I are getting our yearly newsletter together and are hoping to highlight the accomplishments of a few 05 alums! Please submit your nominations (self nominations are welcome!) to me by April 15 to lmwillia@ncsu.edu

 

Class Cabinet Meeting Notes (February 6, 2012)

Present:

• Larissa Williams (President)
• Amy Benson May (Vice President)
• Sarah Winawer-Wetzel (Secretary)
• Melissa Benevides (Treasurer)
• Poornima Muralidhar (Web Chair)
• Shannon Hunt Fry ’04 (Classes Committee Liaison)

Meeting Minutes:

• Opening items: Larissa reviewed the class handbook and discussed where we are on the 5-year plan, including gearing up for the 10th reunion in 2015.
• Treasurer Items:
  • Melissa reported on the state of the class bank account (~$6,000) and her efforts to get it into an interest bearing account. Shannon stated that a class treasurers’ meeting is forthcoming.
  • The class account started off with a gift from older classes, and also is composed of part of the 5th year reunion fees.
  • Ways to get funds: Dues, selling merchandise, etc. 
  • Sarah suggested selling merchandise now, as well as at reunion
  • Suggested amount for class dues is $10-$15
  • We discussed incentivizing annual class dues from now until Reunion
• Reunion News:
  • According to Shannon, our 10th reunion in 2015 will likely be on the commencement weekend.
• Class Newsletter Contents:
  • Plan to solicit dues
  • Potentially selling merchandise
  • Financial reports/Treasurer Update
  • Reunion reminder
  • 2005 classmate features (to be solicited via Facebook/Wordpress site)
  • Mini-reunion? Larissa proposed hosting a mini-reunion in the spring/early summer at her home in Cape Cod.
• Action items:
  • Each cabinet member should generate a couple merchandise ideas (class-specific or not).
  • Poornima to look into ways to sell merchandise (Cafe Press, Zazzle, etc) — she’ll report back from the Smith Toronto meeting on 2/19
  • Maybe Brigid could contribute a couple of designs, since she’s a professional graphic? 
• Follow up:
  
  • Proposed follow up call in one month. Larissa to send Doodle request.

 

Call for Class Notes – by Feb 15

Dear 2005 Smithies:

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! As I write this, the outcome of the epic battle between Giants and Patriots is still… okay, not really that important to me. But I love the frenzy of the fans (especially those here in New England), the cleverness of the commercials, and yes, the buffalo sauce on the wings.

Hope you’re all doing well and enjoying your own Sunday experiences. Here’s the standard spiel: Please put on your Summer 2012 hats and send in a class note for the 2005 column!

Due Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at noon EST.

All the best,
Sarah

ps. Because several folks have asked: Yes, there is a serious lag between note submission and issue publication: The next SAQ that you receive will be the Spring 2012 issue. But notes for that issue were submitted back in November. These notes are for the Summer 2012 issue. Don’t shoot the messenger.

Requisite reminders: No engagements, no pregnancies, no long urls, or candy hearts.

Have a Smith alum pic to share? Send it directly to jfalla@smith.edu.

Upgrade your name recently? Make sure to update in your account at http://alumnae.smith.edu, or you might find that the Quarterly reverts you back to your previous version.

 

Call for Class Notes – by Aug 14

Posting this here in case anyone isn’t on the email list. (If you’re not, email me at sarah@alumnae.smith.edu and I will look into it!)

Dearest 2005 Smithies:

First, an apology. Usually I give you two weeks to send in class notes, but this time around you only get one. I could write you a treatise about best laid plans, but the reality is I had a Very Busy Heck of a Week. Between the travel to weddings and the work deadlines, I wasn’t able to get this out. So if you don’t get a chance to send me your notes by the deadline of Sunday, August 14th (noon EST), rest assured that (as always), I will submit them for the next issue.

But if you have some time right nowto write up a note, I know your classmates would appreciate it. (As would I, as I never tire of getting these glimpses into your varied and interesting lives!)

Due Date: Sunday August 14, 2011 at noon EST.

Love and other indoor sports*
Sarah

ps. Margot Atwell ’05 is writing up a story to pitch to the SAQ staff about Smithies doing roller derby! If you are one or know one who might like to be involved, write her at matwell@gmail.com.

Requisite reminders: No engagements, no pregnancies, no long urls, or bad jokes.

Have a Smith alum pic to share? Send it directly to jfalla@smith.edu.

Upgrade your name recently? Make sure to update in your account at http://alumnae.smith.edu, or you might find that the Quarterly reverts you back to your previous version.

 

*10 points to anyone who gets the reference!

 

Welcome Letter

Here is a copy of the letter we sent to members of the Class of 2005 earlier today.

If you did not receive it, and/or would like to receive updates sent directly to your email, please update your contact information on the AASC page.

 

Class Officers elected

Class Officers
(as elected at the 2010 5th year reunion meeting)

President: Larissa Williams
Vice-President: Amy Benson May
Secretary: Sarah Winawer-Wetzel
Treasurer: Melissa Benevides
Web Chairs: Brigid Barrett and Poornima Muralidhar

 

Commencement Speaker

The 2010 Commencement Speaker was announced by President Carol Christ during Rally Day today!

Read the article from the Smith College News Office:
Political Analyst Rachel Maddow to Deliver 2010 Commencement Address

 

Online Registration for Reunion 2010

Looks like online registration is open!

You will need your AV Number to login. The deadline for Early Bird registration is March 31, 2010. If you are certain you will be making it to our five year reunion, do take advantage of it!