A V g, SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS ALUMNI CHAPTER Fall 2007 Newsletter illiamsbur AID Non-profit U.S. Postage P W Permit No. 128 www.kincaids.com MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Greetings to all 3,000+ of our South Hampton Roads alumni! Our Board of Directors What happens at a William and Mary Happy Hour stays wishes to thank the hundreds of you who have supported our Alma Mater by joining at a William and Mary Happy Hour! Don’t miss this one! the Chapter and attending our events this past year. Many exciting and successful events filled last year, and, with your involvement, we look forward to making this Wed., Oct. 10, 2007; 6 p.m. year even better. Kincaid’s – MacArthur Center Mall, first floor Most recently, we served the College community by hosting an Admitted Students’ 300 Monticello Ave., Norfolk, Va. Reception for the local members of the Class of 2011. We shared cheese and chocolate at our First Annual Wine Tasting event in March, and we gazed at the colonial fire- Come make new friends as we meet at Kincaid’s. works among good friends at our Eighth Annual Grand Illumination reception. Also, One of our largest happy hour venues! we cheered for the Tribe men’s basketball team against the ODU Monarchs in Nor- HAPTER folk. And, as always, we shared many laughs — and a beer or two — at the monthly Happy ARD C No need to RSVP. Pay as you go. Stay as little or as long as you like! Hours. O For more information, contact Fred Banister at [email protected] As we begin our program year for 2007-08, we take this time to reach out to you with UMNI L this mailing. Since our funds only permit one mailing to all area alumni per year, we A hope that the upcoming events we detail here will capture your interest and entice you William and Mary Happy Hours are always held on the second Wednesday of each month. Look for green and yellow balloons. Check www.wmalumni.com/ to join in the fun this time around. We have included a schedule of events, as well as a southhamptonroads for information on upcoming happy hours in this area. membership form. Please return the form so that we may be able to keep you on our list 2005-2006 B of registered members of the South Hampton Roads Chapter. ICHMOND Also, as the Chapter’s membership and activities continue to grow, it becomes increas- R ingly important for our Board of Directors and committees to grow. The Board of OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS WOULD LIKE TO KNOW Directors is actively seeking new people to assist with our various committees. We have a particular need for enthusiastic people to participate on our Social and Tribe HOW WE CAN SERVE YOU BETTER. Pride committees. If you are interested in becoming active in the Chapter in any capacity, Please fill out the following survey and return by Oct. 27. I encourage you to fill out the enclosed membership card and designate your area of EWSLETTER interest. With your help, the possibilities for the Chapter are infinite. 1. In which city should we hold the most events (rank in order 1 -4): N Norfolk Virginia Beach I look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones at our next happy hour. In Portsmouth Chesapeake the meantime, if you need any information about the Chapter and its activities, or if you want to get involved, please call me at 571.239.5974, e-mail me at 2. How many events do you believe you can attend per year (choose one)? [email protected], or visit our website HAPTER 1 -2 3 – 5 www.wmalumni.com/southhamptonroads. C 6 – 9 10 or more Sincerely, 3. Choose which types of events you would like to participate in: Jose Martinez M.B.A. ’05 UMNI Social (Happy Hours) Family-friendly L Sporting Fundraising A CHAPTER BOARD Academic Community Service President Board Members Jose Martinez M.B.A. ’05 Kelly Buckley ’05 ADS 4. Which time of day or time of week should we hold events? O [email protected] [email protected] Evening, Weekday Daytime, Weekend R Evening, Weekend Vice President Fred Banister M.B.A. ’84 Jeff Bennett ’95 [email protected] ON 5. Main concern/problem that keeps you from coming to events: [email protected] Scheduling/Day/Time Family commitments Nick Eisenberg M.B.A. ’04 T A A Secretary Frequency Lack of notification [email protected] V 2100 COM AMPT . , X Shemeka Hankins ’04 G O H [email protected] Carrie Gerloff ’05 UR B UMNI Please give us any additional comments/concerns: ONLINE [email protected] Treasurer US FFICE WMAL . 23187-2100 J. Cordon Davis ’06 Shelley Lind ’05, M.ACC. ’06 O ILLIAMSB OUTH ISIT S [email protected] W V [email protected] WWW OST We appreciate your participation! P MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2007-2008 CHAPTER MEMBER DUES SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS CHAPTER, W&M ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Sat., Oct. 20; TBD SEPTEMBER 1, 2007 – AUGUST 31, 2008 As you can see, the South Hampton Roads chapter has many exciting events planned for Join your fellow alumni in supporting our local area as we contribute our time the coming fiscal year. The only way to receive invitations to all of our events is to become to giving back in order to make Hampton Roads a better community. Last year, a dues paying member! Your contribution helps the chapter maintain the ongoing projects we did a Survivors of Suicide walk at Mount Trashmore and helped to restore a that benefit our local community, the College! home in the Ocean View area used by an organization that finds homes for mothers and their children, Landscaping for Kids. Be on the lookout for more Levels of Membership The South Hampton Roads and information. Gold Level - $75 per household — Holiday Reception Tickets plus Green Level Benefits South of the James Alumni Chapters Entitles you to two free tickets to the exclusive Grand Illumination Reception at present the Wren Building, Dec. 2, 2007. THE EIGHTH GRAND ILLUMINATION RECEPTION Green Level - $20 per household Entitles you to an invitation to all upcoming events and event discounts. Also, N VENING OF INE AND ONG Sun., Dec. 2; 4:30-6:30 p.m. A E W S you receive a 10% discount on most items at the Alumni Gift Shop. Tribe Level - 2003 – 2006 Graduates: $10 per person Sir Christopher Wren Building, Great Hall featuring Our chapter is serous about getting young alumni involved. Please take advantage For the eighth continuous year, our Chapter has the privilege of enjoying a private of this discounted membership with all of the benefits of the Green Level. Pirates of Penzance reception in the Great Hall of the Sir Christopher Wren Building prior to the fes- New Alumni Level – 2007 Graduates: Free membership your first year. Welcome to the Chapter! tivities of Colonial Williamsburg’s Grand Illumination. Beginning in 1935, with and arias from the 2007-08 season the lighting of a single candle in each window within the historic area, Grand If you have questions regarding membership, contact Jose Martinez M.B.A. ’05, president, at Illumination now marks the start of the Christmas season in Williamsburg and 571.239.5974 or [email protected] Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 attracts thousands of visitors each year. Our Chapter celebrates in style as we 7 p.m. enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, listen to lively holiday entertainment, and then BOOK SCHOLARSHIP meander onto Duke of Gloucester Street to view the holiday decorations and gaze Every year, through the generosity of our members, our chapter assists a deserving freshman from the Hampton Roads area with his or her book costs. Please consider making a contribution on the 1204 N. Fairwater Drive, Norfolk at the fireworks display. Again this year, the Chapter will be collecting new, un- form below. Many thanks to all of you who have made past contributions! We were able to award wrapped toys for the Green and Gold Christmas program, which benefits local $300 this year. $10 per person (dues paying chapter members & guest) children. $20 per person (non-dues payers) Because of the limited capacity of the Great Hall, this event is available to Gold includes hors d’oeuvres SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS 2007-08 ANNUAL DUES FORM level chapter members first and then any remaining tickets may be offered to Green level members. To guarantee two tickets to this event, become a Gold level mem- RSVP by Oct. 13 with response form below ber today by returning the attached membership form Name(s) and Class Year(s) Dress: Jacket, no tie Directions: Address, City, State, Zip From 64W: Take the Terminal Blvd. exit & follow signs to ODU. Make a left off Terminal THE W&M VS. ODU MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME Blvd. onto Hampton Blvd. Cross the Hampton Blvd. Bridge and make the first right onto N. AT ODU’S CONSTANT CENTER Fairwater Dr. 1204 is the second house on the right. Home Phone Work Phone E-mail Address From the Midtown Tunnel: Take Hampton Blvd. past ODU. Turn left onto S. Fairwater Drive. S. Fairwater turns into N. Fairwater at apex. 1204 is on the left. Sat., Jan. 5, 2008; TBD Dues Gold Level @ $75 per household = $ Green Level @ $20 per household = $ For more information contact Lisa Butler ’94 at 451-0075 or [email protected] The South Hampton Roads Chapter will join the Tribe Club and the Williamsburg Tribe Level @ $10 per person (2003-06 graduates) = $ Chapter to cheer on our men’s basketball team from the vantage point of a luxuri- New Alumni Level - FREE (2007 graduates) = $ RESPONSE FORM • AN EVENING OF WINE AND SONG • OCTOBER 20, 2007 ous private party section at Old Dominion University.