Club Corner
In the last year, alumni clubs across the country have planned more than 25 events and meetings. These events have strengthened the LUC community by bringing together alumni and friends for events such as a casual happy hour, a planning meeting or a reception with Michael J. Garanzini, S.J., Loyola president.
If you’re interested in learning more about LUC Alumni Club events, please contact Paige Von Bank at pvonban@luc.edu or 312-915-6361. Visit www.luc.edu/alumni for the most up-to-date alumni news and additional information on the following events.
- Minneapolis/St. Paul
Megan Wassenberg (A&S ’99, left) joins Twin Cities Club officers: Treasurer John Galich (BUS ’84), Membership Chair Jeff Meacham (BUS ’83), President Pete Kiron (A&S ’84), Communication Chair Bridget McCauley Nason (A&S ’01) and President-elect Chris Orr (A&S ’05).
Twenty alumni volunteers spent an evening at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan on July 17. This group packaged meals that were sent to needy children around the world.
Join us on Thursday, Aug. 10, at the St. Paul Saints game and pre-game tailgate party at Midway Stadium. Details and registration are available on the website.
- New York
Did you know there are more than 1,200 alumni in the New York area? In June, the NYC Club held its first meeting. The group talked about future events and activities in the NYC area; keep an eye on the website to learn about upcoming events.
- Phoenix
NYC Club members (front, from left) Lisa Hanson (A&S ’02), Laura Melnyczenko (A&S ’02), Monica Obniski (A&S ’02), (back, from left) Eric Karkheck (A&S ’02) and Libby Fiedler (A&S ’02).
The Phoenix Chapter held a very successful Mass and lunch on July 30 to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Ignatius. Mass was at the Franciscan Renewal Center with breakfast following at the Quilted Bear in Scottsdale. Thanks to Frank Bourget (A&S ’71), Mary Hoogheem (MUND ’63) and Jeanne Kinney for their help planning this wonderful day. Stay tuned for details on a wine tasting, Bears/ Cardinals game and a service project this fall.
- SE Wisconsin
More than 65 alumni and friends gathered for an evening of baseball on July 9. The group enjoyed a pre-game tailgate party at Miller Park before watching the Cubs take on the Brewers. Watch for more Milwaukee-area events this fall and winter.
- Washington, DC
A very successful wine tasting was held in May at the office of alumna Judith Zink (A&S ’90). Many thanks to Judith for planning this wonderful evening, attended by 25 alums. Sixty Washington-area alumni attended the June 23 Cubs/Nationals game and pre-game reception at Hawk’n’Dove. The Washington, DC, Chapter will hold a September meeting to plan upcoming events.