Clubs & Groups

Clubs & Groups

Happy 2018! Dartmouth clubs and groups wrapped up the end of 2017 with annual receptions, holiday parties and end-of-year get-togethers. Thank you to all of those who contributed updates from these great events. David Dietze ’78 and Tara Gulla ’95 co-hosted the annual holiday reception for the Dartmouth Club of Suburban New Jersey at David’s home in Summit, New Jersey, on December 18. More than 60 alumni, current students and newly admitted early-decision students participated in the holiday gathering with alumni of all ages. The group enjoyed great conversations and fun, with sounds of the Aires and Decibelles in the background. Young Alumni of Dartmouth Activities (YADA) and Women of Dartmouth also co-sponsored the event.

The Dartmouth Club of Maryland held its annual holiday party at the Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore on December 19. Alumni in attendance welcomed home current students and met local early-decision admits. After a cocktail reception and dinner buffet, attendees were treated to Dartmouth updates from district enrollment director Dave Stephens ’75 and current Dartmouth students Regan Gore ’19 (daughter of Kyle Gore ’84) and Megan Mounts ’18. The keynote speaker forthe event was Maryland state delegate Brooke Lierman ’01, who spoke about how Dartmouth helped shape who she is today. The Dartmouth Club of the Gulf Coast hosted the Dartmouth Glee Club for dinner in New Orleans in late November at the home of incoming club president Ann Koppel ’94. A great time was had by all. The Dartmouth Club of the Gulf Coast also held its annual holiday party and business meeting on December 9 at the home of John Sinnott ’88 and Ann Sinnott. In addition to usual annual business items and end-of-year socializing, the party also focused on thanking and celebrating outgoing club president Ken Klemm ’86 for his 15 years of dedication as club president.

Meg Blakey Lyons ’98, from London, and Victoria Gonin, parent of a ’12 and deputy director of alumni relations, recently teamed up to host a Women of Dartmouth career breakfast workshop in London on December 6. Meg and Victoria are both certified coaches and the breakfast workshop was a supportive, collaborative and fun way to connect alumnae in London who were curious about how to gain greater fulfillment in their careers. This event followed the successful weekend workshop in Hanover in March, when alumnae gathered to explore strategies for gaining clarity and purpose in their professional and personal lives. The London breakfast provided a chance for attendees to think about their values and strengths and to consider steps to explore new areas or make contact with new people in target areas of possibility. It was a wonderful opportunity for both Dartmouth and Tuck alumnae to meet and share more about their respective career paths and goals. A key takeaway for the group was that, regardless of the stage any of us may be at in our careers, our networks are powerful sources of inspiration, support and connection. If you are interested in hosting a Women of Dartmouth community event in your local area or have a topic that you’d like to share online via webinar, pleas e co ntact Victo ria Go nin at victo ria. gonin@dartmouth.org.

Don’t forget to send me updates about the great events that your club, association or affiliated group have organized! Newsletters and other email updates are also welcomed.

—Stina Brock ’01, P.O. Box 9274, Jackson, WY 83002; stina.brock@gmail.com