Clubs

The holidays were filled with much cheer as Dartmouth alumni, their families, friends, current and prospective students gathered together. Alumni look for-ward to the holiday festivities as they provide an opportunity to reconnect; and the events this season did not disappoint.

Up in the far Northeast, the Dartmouth Club of Maine hosted a holiday cocktail reception with Senator-elect Angus King ’66. The Portland (Maine) Country Club served as the venue for this event. With 60 members on its Facebook page, this club does a good job of getting the word out to members from all around the state.

Singing groups are always a wonderful addition to a holiday gathering as they fill the air with glee and get you into a holiday frame of mind. Songs of the season could also be heard at the holiday luncheon for the Dartmouth Club of Cape Cod. The Notables Chorus entertained the club members and guests at the Old Yarmouth (Massachusetts) Inn.

The Dartmouth Club of Hartford welcomed the Dartmouth Dodecaphonics to its holiday party to provide some entertainment. Mary Beth Murphy ’83 and Tom Murphy ’83 graciously hosted the event at their home. The Dartmouth Club of Hartford advertised the event on their Facebook page, which has an impressive 124 members.

Heading farther down the East Coast, the Dartmouth Club of Piedmont (North Carolina) had its creative annual triangle holiday dinner. This club honors area students, book award winners and applicants admitted early decision to Dartmouth.

The high school book award winners can meet alumni and current students and get brainwashed…educated…early in their college search process. Go green! The current students can get introduced to the members of the newest class and all family members can connect.

This is a fantastic way to build up attendance at the holiday event and make it enjoyable for all. The Dartmouth Club of Piedmont keeps its members informed with an updated website, which includes easy to access information about news and events, pictures of events, the option to pay online and a section to recognize personal and professional achievements of their local alumni. As the website says, “Give a Rouse!” to this club for a job well done.

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