Dear fellow alums,
We are hoping this newsletter finds you embracing spring in Northern California. As more and more of us get fully vaccinated, it’s a joy to begin to see (and hug!) friends and family members, to think about travel, and to once again enjoy much of what now feels luxurious after more than a year of pandemic life.
Another bright spot: despite its many difficulties, this year’s applicant pool was the largest in the College’s history. We are pleased to share that at least five accepted students from our Northern California region have indicated they are planning to enroll in the fall. Congrats to all—and keep your eyes peeled for our annual Fog to Foliage event at the end of the summer where we celebrate and send off our NorCal students for their very first semester at MHC.
Join the Board
It’s your last chance to join our board for the 2021-2022 year! We’re still looking for a few positions to round out our fantastic board. We welcome alums from our entire Northern California region, not just the Bay Area. Our Board meetings are via Zoom even in non-pandemic times, so location truly doesn’t matter. We would love to have representation from throughout our incredibly large region!
The next term begins July 1, 2021. Please peruse the board descriptions and if any open positions spark your interest, reach out to us by email or fill out this Statement of Interest. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives and look forward to hearing from you.
Corporate Matching
A huge thank you to NorCal Club member (and current Club Treasurer!) Pauline Au ’87 for securing her second External Leadership Community Care Grant from her employee, Wells Fargo. Pauline discovered that her company awards grants to employees who volunteer with and/or serve on the Board of Directors of a 501(c)3 organization and was able to make two $500 donations to our Club. Bravo, Pauline! If your company participates in corporate matching incentives or offers grants for volunteer work or community involvement, we’d love to be able to be a part of it. Let’s connect!
Get in Touch
As we continue virtual planning for our next fiscal year, please share with us what types of events (virtual, or in-person when it is safe to do so), programs, and resources may best support you at this time or any which you may wish to offer. Email us or fill out this form to get started.
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 online, let us know here.
We’re also still welcoming any recommendations of alums who have founded, work for, or volunteer at local Northern California organizations doing anti-racist work or fundraising and will include them in upcoming newsletters. Please send any recommendations to the Board at mountholyoke@gmail.com.
Our very best wishes,
– The Board