Archive For July, 2009

2008 / 2009 is wrapping up! We are moving ahead with next year’s plan…

By Cathleen | July 6, 2009

School is out and summer is here!  The Giving Circle is wrapping up a great year, and work is already underway to start anew.  There are a variety of volunteer activities coming up this summer and fall and some of these are very flexible. Mark your calendars for our Fifth Anniversary Gathering, tentatively scheduled for [...]

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Thoughts from our Past President

By Cathleen | July 6, 2009

In just a few days my role in the Giving Circle changes; in fact, by the time you receive this note, the transition will be complete. On July 1, Peggy Morrison-Curtis takes the lead as the President as I take my position on the Board of Directors — President Ex-officio (sounds very distinguished.) In our [...]

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Spring Celebration Update

By Cathleen | July 6, 2009

Over 75 Giving Circle investors meet at the historic Progressive Club in Old Town to celebrate another year of contributions to the Alexandria Community.  Investors were introduced to new Board members: Hallie Smith, Peggy Stypula, Joanne Maldonado, Carri Stolz, Elsa Riveros and Jane Knops and thanked Aileen Pugh, Mary Beth Emson, and Jonelle Wallmeyer who  are [...]

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Summer and Fall Volunteer Opportunities

By Cathleen | July 6, 2009

We are looking for volunteers for several events from July through October 2009: Ongoing: Support when you can the collection efforts identified in weekly emails from “ACTNow”.  Find out more about this effort on the Alexandria ACT Now web site.  If you are not already receiving ACT Now requests, update your profile to put yourself [...]

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