Message from Associate Alumnae of Douglass College President Lisa Dorio Ruch ‘89, Esq.
I am excited to lead the AADC at a time of change and progress as we build our bright future. It is truly an honor to serve as President after many leadership and volunteer roles over the last three decades. I could not be prouder to count my daughter Julia Ruch ’22 and my sister Tina Dorio Perri ’90, as part of our AADC community. Together, they are just one example of how the AADC community spans generations to provide opportunities for meaningful connections. Inclusive networking is an essential part of the AADC. We strive to create an environment where every member of our diverse community, every person who comes out to AADC events or programs or joins us for virtual programs, feels valued and empowered.
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We will host many outstanding events and programs, made possible because the support and dedication of AADC leaders, staff and volunteers. Together, we foster a vibrant AADC community where we can connect and uplift one another.
There are many ways we continue to fulfill the mission of the AADC each year. On the horizon as the new year begins, we will welcome Eileen Cotter, former longtime AADC Director of Development, back to the AADC as our new Executive Director as we embark our next chapter of leadership. We will also continue the important Strategic Planning initiative to help shape our path and explore new opportunities for the growth and success of our amazing organization. We will
“Your support brings our meaningful programs and events to life for generations to come.”
We look forward to the transformative AADC Women’s Conference: Women Taking Up Space with keynote Stacey Abrams and inspirational presenters this spring. The AADC conference marks the second-ever hosted and what will be a biennial signature AADC event. Throughout the year, we also will come together for mentoring opportunities, AADC Regional Connection Group and Affinity Network gatherings, Awards Ceremonies, our Donor Recognition event, virtual Smart Talks, book discussions, AADC Inclusion and Equity workshops and more. Preparations for an outstanding Reunion Weekend 2025 are underway for memorable celebrations on campus, including Convocation in Voorhees Chapel and the popular Champagne Jazz Brunch.
Here You for
I look forward to seeing you at upcoming AADC events and programs and invite you to take advantage of all that your alumnae organization offers!
Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Lisa Dorio Ruch ‘89
Here You for
JANUARY
2025
Associate Alumnae of Douglass College 181 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8557
To phone staff, call the AADC at 732-246-1600, enter staff extension number noted below:
Eileen M. Cotter
Executive Director, Ext. 10
Susan Wallace
Vice President of Finance and Operations, Ext. 16
Anne Marie Russo
Director of Marketing & Communications, Ext. 15
Lorrie Delaney ‘18
Director of Alumnae Relations, Ext. 17
Andrea Adams
Associate Director of Development, Ext. 12
Beata Souders
Associate Director of Annual Giving, Ext. 14
Cathleen Fitzgerald
Finance Administrator, Ext. 13
Lizethe Martinez ’13
Associate Director of Programs and Administration
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Highlights from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
Our diverse AADC community of alumnae and friends, near and far, experienced the impact a wide array of AADC virtual and in-person programs and events.
The Eighth Annual Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt '42 Workplace and Professional Symposium returned to campus with its theme, "Your Life's Passion is Your Legacy." Margaret (Marty) Gillis ’75, delivered the keynote, with inspiring workshops throughout the day, and the luncheon featured the 2022 & 2023 AADC Society of Excellence Induction Ceremony
The 2023 L'Hommedieu Lecture, "Truth & Reconciliation: Healing Wounds,” featured Race & Gender Justice Activist Rev. Naomi Tutu, who focused on today’s issues and how to speak our truths without judgment. The lecture is made possible through the generosity of the late Frances Bradley L’Hommedieu ’26.
AADC Black Alumnae Network hosted a Virtual Event in Honor of Black History Month, “Not This Time: The War for African American History,” presented by Deborah Gray White, Ph.D., Board of Governors Distinguished Professor of History at Rutgers, that addressed the historical roots of the present fight for African American history. BAN also joined Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance (RAAA), Inc. at Rutgers Homecoming & Family Weekend and encouraged alumnae to participate in the 2024 Black Alumni Collective National Conference at Rutgers University.
AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2024 was held on campus starting with the Vanguard Luncheon. On Saturday, we returned to Voorhees Chapel for Convocation and the Classes Processional, followed by the Sip & Celebrate Champagne Brunch. Activities included a Rum Cocktail and Mocktail
Class, George Street Playhouse Brings the Arts to Reunion, Online Selling, and the popular Taste of the Mediterranean Cooking. The 2024 Alumnae Awards Ceremony was also featured, followed by our All Alumnae Cocktail Reception in the NJC Lounge.
We explored workplace dynamics at the virtual Smart Talk, Empowering vs. Overpowering in the Workplace, featuring Executive Coach and DEI Specialist Tynisha Coleman ’08, ACC.
Our Virtual 2024 Zagoren Lecture Honoring Women’s History Month, “Rising Above the Noise: Disrupting Communication in a Distracted, Divided World,” featured Whitney Pennington Rodgers '07, a Current Affairs Curator at TED and award-winning journalist. The lecture honors former AADC Executive Director, the late Adelaide Marcus Zagoren '40.
Our fall and spring AADC Alumnae Council meetings were hosted virtually. We feted donors at our Celebratory Luncheon to Honor AADC Benefactors at the Douglass Student Center, where we heard stories of generosity from our community. We welcomed the Class of 2024 at a special AADC "Proud Douglass Alumna" Free T-Shirt Giveaway as they gathered for the Douglass Residential College Convocation.
Our regional and affinity networks connected, including at the popular Cabin Fever event with crafts, sweets and more, hosted by the AADC Bunting Connections Affinity Group & Young Alumnae Network, at the AADC. Our Washington, D.C. Area and New York City Regional Connection Groups gathered for luncheons, museum tours and theater events. And many enjoyed the virtual Sisterhood Book Club and the Evelyn Sermons Field '49 Literary Society.
Get Involved, Connect and Network!
douglassalumnae@douglassalumnae.org
Keynote Speaker Stacey Abrams
Business Leader, Bestselling Author and Advocate
Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hilton East Brunswick Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
Join us for this transformative conference, “Taking Up Space,” where we will celebrate the power of our voices and the spaces we occupy throughout our lives. We will proudly welcome keynote speaker Stacey Abrams, a former Georgia State Representative, a civic strategist, storyteller, problem solver, and five-time NYT bestselling author. Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in enlightening sessions led by inspirational presenters. Conference Committee Chair Caprice Jenerson ‘90, Esq., invites you to take advantage of this event, which is dedicated to amplifying your voice and being heard. The AADC Women’s Conference was created in 2023 under the leadership and vision of former AADC Executive Director Valerie L. Anderson ‘81, MBA.
Our conference will open with registration and breakfast, followed by our welcome and tribute to the legacy of the late Joyce Kovatch Albers-Schonberg ’65, a general session for all, choices of morning workshops across two sessions, luncheon, with the conference capped with our keynote address followed by a book signing. The conference will include:
The Importance of Women’s Education & Women’s Leadership in Higher Education - General Session
We will feature Barbara A. Shailor, former Dean of Douglass College, and Michele Hudgins Ozumba ‘73, former President, Women’s College Coalition, together with Moderator: Dr. Debra Joy Perez ‘84, Chief Equity Officer, United States Pharmacopeia. Additional speakers to be announced. Morning Workshops Across Two Sessions
Participants will choose from a diverse lineup of morning workshops over two sessions, that address the importance of women in all spaces, including:
Workshops Session 1 (Six Options)
n Taking Up Space: The Unapologetic Power of DEIB
n Dropped Along the Way: From High School Drop Out to Transformational Leader
n The New Generations Perspective on Women’s+ Advancement
n Money Management to Grow Your Wealth
n Disparities in Women’s Health Caused by Social Determinants
n Topic: Beauty Standards and Body Love
Workshops Session 2 (Six Options)
n Empower Her: Radical Resilience
n Discover Your Life & Leadership Purpose
n Is Your House in Order?: Estate Planning and Administration
n Getting a Seat at the Table (C-suite Leadership)
n Breaking Barriers While Protecting Your Mental Health
n TRHT: Truth Racial Healing and Transformation
Keynote: A Conversation with Stacey Abrams
Moderated by Ashley C. Sawyer ’10, Esq.
Our featured keynote caps our day-long conference and will inspire you to be heard and use your voice in your personal and professional endeavors as well as communities.
Book Signing
(limited to the first 150 registrants)
Premier Platinum Sponsor
Georg Albers-Schonberg
Honoring the Legacy of the late Joyce Kovatch Albers-Schonberg ’65
Empowering Bronze Sponsor
Connection Sponsor Isabel Goll Drzewiecki ’61
Uplifting Sponsor
Janet L. Pegg ’78 Charitable Foundation, Inc.
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Take advantage of early bird ticket prices by January 31 or until sold out!
Associate Alumnae of Douglass College Leadership Society
ALUMNAE OF DOUGLASS
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY
The Associate Alumnae of Douglass College Leadership Society (AADC-LS) embodies the mission and purpose of the AADC honoring our history, connections and aspirations as we move into our new century. We encourage you to wear your donor pin proudly to show your support. Donor recognition levels are as follows:
Founders Society (gifts of $25,000+)
AADC President’s Society (gifts of $10,000+)
Visionary Society (gifts of $5,000+)
Ambassador Society (gifts of $1,000+)
Bright Future Society (gifts of $300+)
Founders Society
($25,000 or more)
Barbara Ann Busch*^ ‘62
Mary Gelsinon Clark*^ ‘54
Tina B. Gordon ‘72
Gail Phillips Houlihan*^ ‘58
Margaret M. Pryor ‘64
Maggie Price Riesz*^ ‘52
AADC President’s Society
($10,000-$24,999)
Dr. Elizabeth T. Boris ‘64
Mary Ellen Searson Caldwell ‘77
Susan Kinsley Darien ‘64
Isabel Goll Drzewiecki ‘61
Irene Dale Goldfarb ‘50
Carol Hansmann Hamlin ‘61
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
Stephanie E. Laucius*^ ‘36
Kathi D. Love ‘75
Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ‘42
Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving
Paul S. Spychala RU ‘79
Marilyn Marolda Steiner ‘65
Visionary Society
($5,000-$9,999)
BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
Jennifer C. Bender ‘93
Marianne A. Ficarra ‘88
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Marsha and Michael Finnerty
Sheila Kelly Hampton ‘70
M Wilma Harris ‘66
Alice B. Herman ‘70
Olive Klein ‘68
Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation
Dr. Janet May Malcolm ‘45
Linda Anne Naselli ‘81
Nancy Yusko Peters ‘69
Michele Ann Senko ‘73
Dr. Barbara A. Shailor
Dr. Alice Strampp*^ ‘59
Tacy Cook Telego ‘68
Ambassador Society
($1,000-$4,999)
Bertha Lee Aiken ‘81
Patricia K. Ameling ‘58
American Endowment Foundation
Ameriprise Financial
Valerie Lynn Anderson ‘81
Anonymous-Douglass Donor
Carol Spence Auletta ‘64
Janice Donelon Ballou ‘66
BAM BAM Mgt. Inc.
BAM BAM Two Mgt. Inc.
Yamiesha Bell ‘15
Kathleen C. Berenbroick ‘65
Leah Rothbart Bergoffen ‘64
Jocelyn D. Briddell ‘81
Sally Brown ‘49
Dr. Pamela Brug 84
Dolores Bryant ‘84
^indicates bequest gift *indicates deceased
Carolyn H. Buell ‘54
Denise K Busby ‘76
Patricia A. Carty ‘64
Linda P. Clark ‘70
Lillian Zeisel Cohen ‘59
Tynisha J. Coleman ‘08
Comcast Corporation
Flora Buchbinder Cowen ‘59
Carol W. de Long ‘52
Mary Kelleher DiMartino ‘85
Leslie Douglass ‘74
Denise L. Downey ‘83
Gloria O. Farber ‘57
Lora L. Fong ‘79
Jocelyn L. Francis-White ‘72
Bonnie Conover Frost ‘68
Susan L. Goldfine, MD ‘63
Lois J. Gregory ‘69
Carolyn E. Gutbrod ‘74
Carol and C. Judson Hamlin
Dr. Peggy Freer Hayward ‘61
Hazel I, Inc.
Gertrude M. Higgins * ‘31
Nancy Punchatz Hines ‘61
Nancy Bell Hohnstine ‘67
Hoot Mgt. Inc.
Dr. Susan N. Hume ‘74
Michael J. Humphrey
J.D. Swan Two, Inc.
J.D. Swan, Inc. Jabbo, Inc.
Jabo Eight Mgt. Inc.
Jabo Five, Inc.
Jabo Four Inc.
Jabo Seven Mgt. Inc.
Jabo Three Inc.
Jabo Two Inc.
JD Swan Five Mgt. Inc.
JD Swan Four, Inc.
JD Swan Three, Inc.
Peter H. Jensen, Esq. RU’71
Linda Mines Jerrow ‘63
Dr. Sheridan Quarless Kingsberry ‘79
Clive Knowles
Hon. Jaynee Lavecchia ‘76
Dr. Marsha Isack Lester ‘76
Dr. Shireen K. Lewis ‘86
Dr. Marsha Lichtenstein ‘70
Reina Lightdale ‘64
Virginia Charnosky Loch ‘51
LPL Financial Services, Inc.
Judith Diane Ludwig ‘64
Kathy Whitehead Ludwig ‘75
Karen Lynch ‘79
M. Swan, Inc.
Jane F. Maliszewski ‘79
Ellen Manassee ‘56
Marian Adele Matticole ‘38
Wendy J McCahill ‘82
Dianne Mills McKay ‘69
Katherine E. Milan ‘75
Dr. Robin Jeanne Miller ‘79
Marjorie W. Munson
Judy Musa ‘89
New York Community Trust
New York Life Insurance Co.
Ferris Olin, PhD ‘70
Patricia Doyle Oliver ‘56
Mary A. Papamarkou ‘90
Victoria Sonshine Pasher ‘90
Glenda M Philbin
Anne Picciano ‘83
Sharon J. Postel ‘69
Melinda Raso Kirstein ‘77
Renaissance Charitable Foundation
Linda D. Moton Rivers ‘81
Lisa Dorio Ruch ‘89
Elizabeth Barrett Sabo ‘69
SAM SAM Mgt. Inc.
SAM SAM Two Mgt. Inc.
Carol Prentice Savage ‘74
Susan Schwirck ‘71
Judith D Shapiro ‘67
Judith E. Shapiro ‘65
Annice R. Silberberg *^ ‘42
Kathleen Skero ‘74
Jeff and Kristi Spychala
Dr. Julie W Stern-Delfiner ‘89
Dr. Susan C. Streufert ‘66
Jewel V. Thompson-Chin ‘73
Dr. Tiffany E.M. Toliver ‘04
Karen McLane Torian ‘73
Rosemarie T. Truglio, PhD ‘83
Sharon Burton Turner ‘71
Twink Mgt. Inc.
Twink Three Mgt. Inc.
Twink Two Mgt. Inc.
United Way of Bergen County
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
Dr. Bernice Proctor Venable `62
Margaret Elizabeth Westermaier ‘63
Jean Buckley Wiegand *^ ‘54
Barry Wittman RU‘58
Sharon Gant Yorlano ‘79
Experiencing the Impact
“The AADC truly supports young women in their journey and has helped me realize my goals and dreams. This community believed in me and wanted me to succeed and I feel a duty to pay it forward.”
Amanda Gyan ’18
Bright Future Society
($300-$1,000 – First 10 years postgraduation)
Jessica F Bagtas ‘15
Amanda Gyan ‘18
Donors $500-$999
Dr. Marsha Kobre Anderson ‘69
R. Toni Armstead ‘74
Atlanta Jewish Foundation
Janice Babula ‘71
Marjory L. Bradshaw ‘57
Louise Bolanz Breitfeller ‘49
Paula Syby Buchak ‘59
Amy M. Castillo ‘95
Dr. Stephanie Jill Cayne-Mayer ‘89
Mary Zimmerman Chyb ‘71
Margaret P. Cunningham ‘85
Ingrid A Eldridge ‘54
Mary Lou Fenili ‘67
Brenda J. Freitag ‘72
Diane Alberti Gallo ‘67
Madeline Takash Grabowski ‘67
Donna Koyen Gragnolati ‘78
Ingrid B. Hansen ‘70
Amanda A. Hugelmeyer ‘04
Joanne Tanis Hughes ‘84
Anju D. Jessani ‘79
Marian E Jones ‘77
Evelyn J. Junge, Esq. ‘66
Phyllis S. Kluger ‘59
Dr. Zieva Dauber Konvisser ‘64
Carole K. Kurtz ‘59
Dr. Rebecca J. Lifchus-Ascher ‘97
Irene M. Lovas ‘67
Mary Borghi Luther ‘65
Dr Debra A. Lynch ‘79
Gwendolyn M. Marshall ‘76
Joanne Testa Masingill ‘68
Monica Mathern ‘79
Deborah McGinn ‘73
Diane F. Menditto ‘70
Susanne M Nagurny ‘69
Lauren M. Nathan-Larusso ‘03
Barbara G. Nicholson ‘50
Linda Eulhardt Nixon ‘63
Mary Marchetta O`Dowd ‘99
Jill M. Obertubbesing ‘76
Paula Olivero ‘76
Portia Y. Orton ‘61
Valerie Smith Paul ‘73
Angela Bly Pichichero ‘72
Caroline B. Pozycki ‘99
Wendy A Reichenbach ‘74
Deborah Ritter ‘74
Elizabeth Middleton Rizzotti ‘89
Kathryn Mills Roettger ‘70
Sandy S Rogan ‘90
Maria Scarcella
Margaret Ann Schoder ‘49
Kathleen Kramer Shipley ‘70
Dr Susan M. Skelly ‘77
Elizabeth Ford Slater ‘78
Linda J. Snead ‘73
Lyn Geller Stein ‘68
Linda Brower Strauss ‘74
Dr. Judith C Stubbs ‘70
Brenda L. Swann-Douglas ‘74
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
U. S. Alliance Financial
Christine Carlson Umberger ‘60
Jennie M. Vila ‘07
Leslie J. Wilsher, Esq. ‘76
Ladeana Gaskill Young ‘62
Susan B. Yudin ‘64
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Donors $300-$499
Thelma Hornbaker Baechtold ‘59
Jessica F Bagtas ‘15
Vicky Banach ‘69
Dr. Sheree Starrett Bennett ‘69
Eleanor J Billiat ‘63
Elizabeth Sack Brody ‘62
Nicole A. Brown ‘94
Carole Bialecki Bruchman ‘69
Trudy Burdman ‘66
Virginia M. Burgess ‘47
Cornelia A. Calderone ‘70
Linda Walsh Cantwell ‘60
Dr. Christine B Christensen ‘61
Nancy Bardo Cobb ‘75
Debbie J. Crouch ‘94
Rita L. Cupingood ‘69
Jean D. D`Amore ‘09
Janine P. de Rivas ‘79
Mary K. Dinday ‘71
Joy C. Dingle ‘92
Julie Kour Eisdorfer ‘77
Evelyn Meyer Fales ‘68
Deborah Fenster ‘82
Barbara A. Finney ‘84
Karen P. Flynn ‘77
Jeanne M. Fox ‘75
Lois Brodsky Gelade ‘69
Janet F Givens ‘57
Dr. Penina Migdal Glazer ‘60
Amanda Gyan ‘18
Mary Shelly Henry ‘70
Evelyn M. Hershey ‘84
Anjanette Highsmith ‘94
Jean-Ann Holzenthaler ‘66
Jean Campbell Horn ‘54
Linda E. Hundley-Cole ‘74
Anne E. Hunter ‘67
Evalynn Hyra ‘68
Francia Ehrlich Isakoff ‘63
Arlene Jacobs ‘69
Linda G. Jones-George ‘74
Jennifer L. Kirkland ‘98
Linda Lewendon Kovach ‘66
Patricia Seymour Kraft ‘69
Dr. Robin R. Kucharczyk ‘85
Priscilla Reinhart Levine ‘61
Anne Bushar Lewis ‘67
Aimee Slabinski Linke ‘02
Experiencing the Impact
“The AADC nurtures long lasting friendships while helping us stay informed and relevant. The conferences, lectures, mentoring, reunions, networking and fellowships are all important and worthwhile programs.”
Michele Ann Senko ’73
Dawn A Lospaluto ‘64
Sandra Lubin ‘76
Rose Marie Macaluso, EdD ‘72
Maryann Schneller McGuire ‘81
Alice Pancza Milchanoski ‘64
Lori K Miskoff ‘74
Elizabeth S. Muller ‘65
Lori A. Murphy Lafay ‘95
Judith S. Musicant ‘70
Mary T. Nealon ‘ 76
Mary Neary ‘71
Elizabeth M. Novak ‘75
Esther M. Paden ‘76
Colleen O’Connor Paige ‘76
Shirley S. Pang ‘71
Dr. Vaira I. Pelekis-Christopher ‘58
Robin L. Persky ‘97
Rhonda L. Peters Titus ‘79
Sharon Price-Cates ‘76
Kathleen Corkery Quaid ‘67
Dr. Winifred V. Quinn, PhD ‘86
Candace A. Reynolds ‘04
Carol McClure Sanzalone ‘69
Robin C. Schard ‘87
Gloria Grush Schlaepfer ‘54
Dr. Joan S. Segal ‘51
Kate Sexton ‘93
Judith Keller Shilstone ‘64
Wendy W. Siegal ‘66
Charlene Brown Smith ‘73
Sherry Weissberg Spiezle ‘58
Christine A. Stearns ‘91
Marjorie E. Steinberg ‘57
Dr. Lois Rabinowitz Steinberg ‘59
Sharon Deyarmin Stern ‘69
Sarah L. Stillwell ‘65
Stephanie L. Straffi ‘79
Lois Veltre Tar ‘67
Kathleen C. Taylor ‘64
Linda E. Terhune ‘72
Cheryl Diann Thorp ‘76
Janet L. Tice ‘90
Barbara L. Tischler, PhD ‘71
Marilyn Treusch ‘69
Patricia Coyle Turberg ‘60
Sonia P Tyson ‘69
Elizabeth Bolland Uptegrove ‘69
Peggy R. Urso-Savarese ‘69
Rosemary C. Valeo ‘69
Linda Smith Van Derslice ‘67
Jo P. Williamson ‘70
Jean Clum Wojtowicz ‘56
Carol Young ‘60
Carolyn Zangara ‘80
Barbara Zimmerman ‘64
The AADC’s alumnae initiatives and programs would not be possible without the generous support of alumnae and friends. Each donor is important to the AADC’s continued mission and we applaud every contributor. Names of donors who contributed $300 or more between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 are listed above. We sincerely thank them, as well as those not listed, for their continued involvement and support.
Sustaining Donors
Sustaining donors contribute recurring monthly or quarterly gifts, which provide reliable support to fuel the AADC’s continued success. This is a convenient and easy way to budget your philanthropic giving and to extend the impact of your AADC Annual Appeal gifts. Thank you to all the alumnae and friends who made an impact through their ongoing support during the 2023 - 2024 AADC year.
The Ivy Society of the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College
Bequest and Other Testamentary Gifts to Benefit the AADC
The Ivy Society recognizes those who have thoughtfully included support for the AADC in their financial and estate plans. Because of these donors, our alumnae community continues its strong legacy.
Bequest and Other Testamentary Gifts to Benefit Douglass
In addition, the Ivy Society recognizes those who have existing planned gifts to the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College for the Douglass Fund.
Ivy
Society Member Benefits
Ivy Society members are recognized through special honor roll listings and with a distinctive member pin. They may also receive special recognition at AADC programs and events and may be invited to a special event honoring our benefactors. Any individual who has executed an existing will or other testamentary instrument to benefit the AADC or the AADC for the Douglass Fund is asked to notify a member of the AADC leadership or Development staff of their gift plans.
Questions pertaining to a will or other testamentary instrument should be directed to a member of the AADC leadership or Development staff.
Lynne Agress PhD ‘63
Georg Albers-Schonberg
Barbara Albu-Lehman ‘72
Patricia Kurtz Ameling ‘58
Lillian Kunz Anderson ‘53
Rosemary Honecker Anderson ‘51
Marsha Kobre Anderson PhD ‘69
Meg Schoen Armstrong ‘64
Rachel M. Aumack ‘92
Catherine Rettger Azzone ‘72
Latasha D. Baker ‘96
Xenia Pimonov Balabkins ‘68
Ellin Fennessy Barker ‘53
Susan A. Basow ‘68
Judith Dolin Bentkover ‘70
Diane S. Berger ‘68
Merrie Bergmann ‘72
Lucille A. Bielawski ‘74
Frances Blum ‘51
Leslie Wolff Borak ‘75
Martha Reed Boughner ‘71
Myrna I. Brauer, Esq. ‘63
Louise Bolanz Breitfeller ‘49
Evangeline Caliandro ‘52
Gina Calogero, Esq. ‘75
Patricia A. Carty ‘64
Janet Kapsol Cashion ‘70
Stephanie Cayne-Mayer ‘89
Andrea Compasso Cerini ‘89
Ellen Gutman Chenaux ‘67
Mary Ellen Clark ‘77
Sarah Bates Clark ‘71
Amy Cohen Corwin
Sheila J. Cooper ‘89
Susan Van Allen Costas ‘73
Donna C. Coulson ‘77
Helen Thode Dauster ‘48
Denise M. Davis ‘79
Carol Witte de Long ‘52
Judith Ellert Dennis ‘62
Mary Kelleher DiMartino ‘85
Isabel Goll Drzewiecki ‘61
Alice Dymerski ‘56
Jane E. Ehrgott ‘75
Julie Kour Eisdorfer ‘77
Lois B. Ennis ‘57
Ruth A. Farb ‘60
Marianne A. Ficarra ‘88
Nancy J. Field
Juanita P. Fieseler ‘56
Jane Dooley Forder ‘80
Jeanne M. Fox, Esq. ‘75
Nancy Shira Frankel ‘86
Charlotte Ponton Frey ‘56
Diane Alberti Gallo ‘67
Nancy Ann Gare ‘79
Jeanne Kelly Gibson ‘68
Lucille Miller Goff ‘42
Irene Dale Goldfarb ‘50
Marion Klein Goodyear ‘48
Tina B. Gordon ‘72
Madeline Takash Grabowski ‘67
Marcia K. Gross ‘67
Carol Hansmann Hamlin ‘61
Donna Richardson Hanft ‘79
Karen F. Hansen ‘65
Lynne Whitford Hansen ‘52
Natalie Smith Harrington ‘87 and Bradley Harrington
Shirley Lynn Henke ‘48
Alice B. Herman ‘70 and Arthur Rubinstein
Nancy Punchatz Hines ‘61
Elizabeth A. Holland ‘56
Dolores Bernas Hook ‘51
Sharon Abrams
Hurwich ‘74
Arlene Jacobs ‘69
Jo-Ann Fixmer
Janus ‘65
Bernice R. Jones ‘53
Roberta Shulman Kanarick ‘64
Stacy C. Kavanagh ‘79
Linda Marshall Knorr ‘66
Janet Cottrell Korach ‘70
Ruth Silverstein Kram ‘50
Barbara Paulsen Kraushaar ‘55
Judith J. Krongel ‘60
Janet Kunze-Kirk ‘80
Elvera Grutter Leader ‘53 and Professor Solomon Leader Diane LeBow ‘61
Robyn Bellek Lee-Stubbs ‘73
Susan L. Lennox ‘70
Renee S. Lerche ‘68
Carol Gould Lerner ‘50 Joanne Levin ‘67
Shirley A. Liakos ‘75
Rosemary Bodo Linowski ‘71
Elizabeth L. Livingston ‘69
Virginia Charnosky Loch ‘51
Kristin R. Long ‘78
Carol O’Neill Malehorn ‘53
Susan G. Marchand ‘61
Sharon L. Martin ‘83
Marion Kuebler Mench ‘61
Barbara A. Mitchell ‘61
Theresa Carver Moore ‘70
Mary Lohr Morgan ‘64
Joan Maurine Moss ‘65
Mary-Elizabeth Neary ‘71
Marcia Nehemiah ‘74
Linda Eulhardt Nixon ‘63
Zoe Lehmann Nonemaker ‘57
Ruth Kirby Obeid ‘50
Patricia Doyle Oliver ‘56
Sandy Parker ‘75
Guilford B. Peters, Jr.
Nancy Yusko Peters ‘69
Lillian M. Pubols ‘61
Annette Epstein Radick ‘65
Ruth Ehrmann Rollins ‘52
Susan Browne Rosenberg ‘79
Virginia Carollo Rubin ‘65
Jeannee P. Sacken ‘75
Judith F. Salomon ‘62
Carole Sampson-Landers, M.D. ‘69
Carol Prentice Savage ‘74
Gloria Grush Schlaepfer ‘54
Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ‘42
Susanne Senerchia Sener ‘86
Michele Ann Senko ‘73
Judith E. Shapiro ‘65
Dr. Michelle J. Shostack
Marie Siewierski ‘61
Sandra L. Simpson ‘78
Denise Eisenbrey Snow ‘81
Barbara Eck Sorini ‘56
Kathleen Kennedy Spahr ‘73
Barbara Castellano Stasiak ‘68
Marliyn Marolda Steiner ‘65
Rhoda Stern ‘62
Alexina Stine Sevey ‘69
Stephanie L. Straffi ‘79
Maureen Strazdon ‘70
Anita I. Sturm ‘74
Judith F. Tartaglia ‘63
Tacy Cook Telego ‘68
Robin Clarfield Tolvin ‘72
Janet Lyn Golden Trabb ‘84
Frances Schantz Trott ‘60
Bernice Proctor Venable ‘62
Nancy B. Wait ‘48
Carol J. Ward ‘61
Elizabeth M. Welch ‘75
M. Elizabeth Westermaier ‘63
Eleanor Vom Eigen Winslow ‘58
Miriam Lukacs Wolin ‘51
Amelia C. Yetman ‘58
Betty Glazer Young ‘49
Ruth Ann Ziotkowski ‘62
The AADC Moving Forward
Our Mission in Motion
The AADC is an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The AADC develops and promotes connections among Douglass alumnae by providing programs, services, networks and life-long learning opportunities that represent the interests and needs of our diverse alumnae. The AADC provides prudent stewardship of the Douglass Fund and other endowed funds held by the AADC for the benefit of Douglass; distributions from these funds contribute financial support to Douglass and her students.
Important Facts Regarding FY24 Revenue Received by the AADC and the Douglass Fund
July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Contributions to Endowments
AADC
Endowed contributions received by the AADC for FY24 represent 3% of all revenue received.
Douglass Fund
The AADC provides prudent stewardship of the Douglass Fund and other endowed funds held by the AADC for the benefit of Douglass. Distributions from both restricted and unrestricted endowments in the Douglass Fund must be used for the benefit of Douglass Residential College. These distributions contribute significant financial support to Douglass and her students. See page 10.
Contributions to the Douglass Fund endowment comprise 17% of all revenue received in FY24. These contributions may be unrestricted, or they may be restricted to a certain purpose by the donor.
Non-endowed Restricted Contributions
AADC
Non-endowed restricted contributions may be expended, but only for the purpose for which the donor restricted the gift. In FY24, the AADC received contributions restricted for various alumnae initiatives and non-endowed fellowships that represent 1% of all revenue received.
Investment Income
AADC
AADC Investment Income accounts for 16% of all revenue; it is primarily generated by endowed funds.
Douglass
Fund
DF Investment Income accounts for 49% of all revenue and is solely generated by the Douglass Fund endowment. Douglass Fund investment income is either restricted or unrestricted based on the contributions that make up the Douglass Fund and the donor stipulations of those funds.
$1,600,000
$1,400,000
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
Fund
n AADC: $986,232 n Douglass Fund: $1,964,628
Non-endowed Unrestricted Contributions
AADC
Unrestricted contributions to the AADC represent 14% of all revenue received in FY24. These contributions make it possible for the AADC to fulfill its mission.
Miscellaneous Income
AADC
Miscellaneous Income received by the AADC from sources, such as merchandise sales and the alumnae travel program, is minimal and represents less than 1% of all revenue received in FY24. This income is unrestricted and assists the AADC in fulfilling its purpose.
FY24 Revenue Received by the AADC and the Douglass
Fiscal Year 2024 Expenditures: What is included?
Alumnae Relations
AADC expenditures represent 5% of all combined FY24 expenditures.
The AADC provides programs including Douglass Alumnae Mentoring for alumnae, the Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ’42 Workplace and Professional Development Symposium, the AADC Black Alumnae Network Jewel Plummer Cobb Sisters Conference, the AADC Excellence in Inclusion and Equity Initiative, AADC Smart Talks, Women’s Life-long Learning Initiatives, visiting lecturers and more that provide opportunities for interaction among alumnae.
The AADC coordinates alumnae regional groups and affinity groups as another way for alumnae to connect with each other and the AADC.
$600,000
$400,000
Additionally, the AADC administers awards programs to honor alumnae and other individuals for service to the AADC, and to honor alumnae for their distinguished careers. The AADC also actively participates in award programs of other organizations, frequently nominating alumnae to be honored.
Communications and Marketing
AADC expenditures represent 5% of all combined FY24 expenditures.
The “AADC Newsletter for Alumnae & Friends Annual Report,” the “AADC Magazine for Alumnae & Friends,” and the “June 2024 AADC Newsletter for Alumnae & Friends,” were produced and distributed electronically. A hard copy of the Annual Report was also mailed to all contributors. The AADC E-news electronic newsletter was also sent via e-mail each month.
The Associate Alumnae of Douglass College Web site that provides information on programs offered by the AADC, individual class reunions, fellowships for alumnae, class notes, and much more was maintained. The AADC Web site also provides a mechanism for online event registration and for making a gift.
The AADC maintained a presence in social media on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
Development & Donor Relations
AADC expenditures represent 6% of all combined FY24 expenditures.
Douglass Fund expenditures represent 4% of all combined FY24 expenditures
The AADC conducted fundraising from alumnae and friends in support of the mission of the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College.
This included an annual giving program with phone, direct mail, email, social media, Giving Tuesday, and crowdfunding components. The annual giving phone program includes a phone program consultant who runs the program with oversight from the AADC.
FY24 Expenditures for the AADC and the Douglass Fund
The AADC also has a planned giving program.
The AADC cultivated and stewarded gifts to the AADC Annual Appeal, gifts designated for alumnae initiatives and for alumnae fellowships.
The AADC incurs donor relations expenses, primarily associated with bequests. The AADC also stewards all existing scholarship and program funds in the Douglass Fund.
Administration
AADC expenditures for AADC administration were 4% of all combined FY24 expenditures.
AADC expenditures for Douglass Fund administration were 10% of all combined FY24 expenditures.
AADC salaries and operating expenses are directly allocated (above in Alumnae Relations, Communications and Marketing, and Development and Donor Relations; and here in Administration) to the functions that they serve to the extent possible. Salaries of AADC staff performing functions are allocated to the various functions based on their responsibilities. The payroll taxes and benefits associated with these salaries are allocated, as well. Similarly, a portion of the cost of certain resources required to perform these functions is allocated across the functions. These resources include expenses such as building use fee, office expenses, IT support services and insurance. AADC administration also includes investment management fees for the endowments of the AADC.
Douglass Fund expenditures for Douglass Fund administration were 14% of all combined FY24 expenditures.
Investment management fees for the endowments of the Douglass Fund are included here, as well as accounting expenses for preparation of audited financial statements, preparation of Form 990 and various state charitable registrations. In addition, a portion of the stewardship expense is allocated to administration and included here.
College Support
AADC expenditures were 11% of all combined FY24 expenditures.
Douglass Fund expenditures were 41% of all combined FY24 expenditures.
The AADC provides prudent stewardship of the Douglass Fund and other endowed funds held by the AADC for the benefit of Douglass; distributions from these funds contribute financial support to Douglass and her students. In FY24, these distributions included:
n Student support through established scholarships, academic prizes, and special opportunity funding, as well as graduate fellowships for graduating seniors.
n Support for programs such as leadership initiatives; the Douglass WiSE Program and fine arts made possible by restricted endowments.
n Unrestricted funding used by DRC to support Douglass priorities.
Distributions in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 were:
* AADC offered $906,771.57 from funds of the AADC and the Douglass Fund to be awarded in 2023-2024. DRC is responsible for identifying and selecting the students to whom scholarships are awarded. DRC notified AADC of recipients of awards for 2023-2024 totaling $490,067.79. AADC transfers the funds once recipients are identified who meet the criteria of the individual scholarship funds.
Note: The Douglass Fund Trust was created in 1969 by the AADC for the benefit of Douglass and her students. Non-endowed funds are included in Student Financial Support, Fellowships for alumnae, and Institute for Women’s Leadership through the AADC. Endowed funds arise from contributions by a donor who intends to make a lasting gift. The donated contributions are invested to provide an on-going source of funding. Endowed funds are distributed in a manner that is designed to preserve the value of the endowment and generate a predictable stream of available income. The specific use of endowment distributions may be restricted by the donor, or unrestricted.
The donated contributions in a non-endowed fund are utilized in their entirety. When the contributed gift has been expended according to the donor’s wishes, the fund ceases to exist. The specific use of a non-endowed gift may be restricted by the donor, or unrestricted. Student Financial Support:
Eleanora Clark Bell, Classes of 1952 and 1968, from Edith Boehme Jones ‘53
Dick Cashion, Husband of Janet Kapsol Cashion “70, from Gaetana Pisciotta Chilla ‘70
Cynthia White Cassibba ‘74, from Jean L. Brennan ‘74
Margaret L. Cushing ‘57, from Mary C. Hearn
Helen Galt ‘69, from Jennifer C. Bender ‘93
Mary Casciano Hebert ‘64, from Lydia Orens Bos ‘64
Rosalind McKeithen Howard ‘73, from Jacqueline Y. Montgomery ‘73
Miriam Tindell Irwin ’28, from Phyllis Irwin Eden ’59
Mrs. Ida M. James, from Brenda L. Swann-Douglas ‘74
Stuart J. Klein, from Janice Donna Brodman ‘68
Memorial Gifts
June 7, 2024 – December 10, 2024
Dr. Maurice Dupont Lee, from Jennifer C. Bender ‘93
Bonnie Kestenbaum Lifchus ‘69, from Rebecca J. Lifchus-Ascher ‘97
Dr. Bertram C. Lindemann, from Amy M. Lindemann Castillo ’95
Frances G. Lundy, from Sylvia Lundy Miller ‘68
Carol Weaver McCracken ‘68, from Bonnie Conover Frost ‘68
Harriet Holzman Onello ‘60, from Emily Onello
Jo-Ann Paige ‘76, from Colleen O’Connor Paige ‘76
Elkan Reiner, from Margot Reiner ’65
Barbara Krieger Ringler, from Marian Shapiro Filan ‘80
Rosemary Puglia Ritvo ‘61, from Marion Kuebler Mench ‘61
Marina Romero, from Patricia Ann Centurione ’67
Gifts To Honor
June 7, 2024 – December 10, 2024
Class of 1969, 55th Reunion, from Dianne Mills McKay ‘69
Class of 2000, 25th Reunion, from Evangelia Repousis ’00
AADC Leadership, from Eileen Cotter and Marianne A. Ficarra ‘88
Valerie L. Anderson ‘81, MBA, in honor of her retirement as Executive Director of the AADC and 2024 Rutgers Loyal Daughter, from Marsha Kobre Anderson ’69, Janice Donelon Ballou ‘66, Cheri L. Beasley ‘88, Jennifer Bender ’93, Kathryn R. Bloom ‘67, Dolores Ijames Bryant’84, Trudy Feidelseit Burdman ‘66, Denise Busby ’76,
Stephanie Cayne-Mayer ‘89, Eric Carosia, Mary Zimmerman Chyb ‘71, Linda P. Clark ‘70, Dorothy “Dot” Brown Clay ’77, Kathy Collins, Deborah Crouch ’94, Ann E. Darby ‘77, Mary Kelleher DiMartino ‘85, Denise Downey ’83, Isabel Goll Drzewiecki ‘61, Marianne A. Ficarra ‘88, Catherine Szot Fitts ‘66, Susan Goldfine ’63, Virginia Tanis Gonzalez ‘66, Madeline Takash Grabowski ‘67, Carol Hansmann Hamlin ‘61, Sheila Kelly Hampton ‘70, M. Wilma Harris ’66, Alice Herman ‘70, Deborah Hipkins ’73, Shirley Holly, Rachel Ingber ‘83, Anju D. Jessani ‘79, Roberta Shulman Kanarick ’64, Sharon Matlofsky Karmazin ’67, Sheila L. Kremer ‘63, Sheila LaMagra ‘84, Kathi Love ’75, Dianne Mills McKay ‘69, Marshall
Dr. Carolyn Rovee-Collier, from Karen Caniglia Rose ‘80
Elizabeth Skrod Salfelder ’70, from Kathleen Bilbao Lehr ’70
Lynda Hohmann Santoro ‘65, from Lois Caddoo Gillespie ‘64
Joyce Kotler Schwartz ‘63, from Francia Ehrlich Isakoff ‘63
My mother-in-law, Florence Kessler Slamon ‘34, from Linda P. Clark ‘70
Susan Spence ‘65, from Marilyn Marolda Steiner ‘65
Kathleen “Kate” Wiley Stuart ‘68, from Carol A. Sobel ‘68
Barbara Hencoski Tucker ‘62, from Ladeana Gaskill Young ‘62
Jean Westcott ‘64, from Leslie Douglass ‘74
Belinda Goode White ‘73, from Rosalind Carmichael ‘72
McLean, Judy Meyenhofer Musa ‘89, Lauren M. Nathan-LaRusso ’03, Ferris Olin ‘70, Mary A. Papamarkou ‘90, Debra Perez ’84, Margaret “Peggy” Pryor ’64, Candace A. Reynolds ’04, Lisa Dorio Ruch ’89, Carol McClure Sanzalone ‘69, Kathleen Skero ’74, Jewel Thompson-Chin ’73, Karen McLane Torian ’73, Rosemarie Truglio ’83, Kay Turner ‘71, C. Maxene Vaughters-Summey ’70 and Bernice Proctor Venable ‘62
Jennifer Bender ‘93, Esq. 2024 AADC Society of Excellence, from Marianne A. Ficarra ‘88 and Sheila Kelly Hampton ‘70
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“Gifts To Honor” continued from page 11...
Dr. Pamela Brug ’84, MD, MS 2024 AADC Society of Excellence, from Marianne A. Ficarra ‘88
Dr. Debra “Debbie” A. Lynch ‘79, 2024 NJ Women of Achievement, AADC Society of Excellence, Rutgers Loyal Daughter, from Marianne A. Ficarra ‘88, Marianne A. Ficarra ‘88, Sheila Kelly Hampton ‘70, Dianne Mills
McKay ‘69, Marjorie W. Munson, Paul Spychala RU 79 and Jeff and Kristi Spychala
Mary Neary ‘71, Happy 75th Birthday, from Ellen Neary Hazy ‘81
Pamela Paxton ’69, from Joanne McGrath ’69
Marie Siewierski ‘61, from Marilyn Marolda Steiner ‘65
Karen McLane Torian ‘73, from Marilyn Marolda Steiner ‘65
To My Parents, Pat and Sal, on the 10th Anniversary of Their Passing, from Janine P. de Rivas ’79
Muriel Brody Citret ‘38 August 15, 2024
Ruth Goodman Schiffman ‘46 June 9, 2024
Dorothy Lawrence Stephens ‘46 August 8, 2024
Marian Decker MacGregor ‘47 September 30, 2024
Lorraine Stuart Seidel ‘50 July 11, 2024
Helen Strang Stapley ‘50 September 3, 2024
Nancy Hoffacker Miller ‘54 October 23, 2024
Irene Kaplan Amarel ‘56 May 22, 2024
Ann Condon ‘57 July 7, 2024
Elizabeth Bahr Brevet ‘64 July 11, 2023
Christabel Bettes Carlsson ‘64 January 25, 2024
In Memoriam
June 7, 2024 – December 10, 2024
Shirley Varian Monsen Cole ‘64 October 7, 2019
Marjorie Eich Garwig ‘64 April 14, 2023
Tiiu Rodima Gray-Fow ‘64 April 6, 2024
Mary Casciano Hebert ‘64 October 16, 2023
Dorothy Goetz Lux ‘64 November 26, 2022
Gail Vaiciunas Skucas ‘64 April 27, 2024
Jo Ann Cacavio Stevenson ‘64 September 9, 2022
Rosalie Waypa Szeman ‘64 November 27, 2022
Suzanne G. Omansky ‘65 March 1, 2024
Judith Yanowitz Singer ‘66 December 11, 2021
Pamela Dietl Kamel ‘67 August 8, 2024
Ann Naoko Tsubota ‘67 October 18, 2024
Kathleen Wiley Stuart ‘68 May 12, 2024
Eleanora Clark Bell ‘69 December 1, 2023
Janis Falk Wolfe ‘74 October 10, 2024
Virginia Matosian Apelian ‘75 September 11, 2024
Bernadine Harriet Manners Constable ‘81 August 30, 2024
Reverend Dierdre Galer Thomson ‘93 September 27, 2024
Joanne Miskewitz Jensen August 22, 2023
AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2025: Together Again!
Mark your calendars! We will herald the Class of 1975 on its 50th Vanguard Reunion and Milestone Classes ending in 0s and 5s. All alumnae are invited to celebrate in person on campus at Reunion on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7. For reunion updates and registration information, visit www.douglassalumnae.org/events/aadc-reunion-weekend-2025
Friday, June 6, 2025
Registration Opens at 11:00 am
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center
11:45 am: Vanguard Milestone Class of 1975 Photo Taken
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center
12:05 -12:30 pm: Vanguard Milestone Class Photos Taken,
Reunion weekend starts with the Vanguard Luncheon. Join classes that graduated 50 or more years ago as the Class of 1975, celebrating its milestone 50th reunion, is inducted into the prestigious Vanguard Fifty Society. This year’s AADC Vanguard Service Award will also be presented.
2:30 - 4:30 pm: Friday Afternoon Activities
2:30 - 3:30 pm: Mabel Smith Douglass Library Tour
Mabel Smith Douglass Library
Rediscover the quiet corners of our college days on a nostalgic visit back to where our academic experiences began.
2:30 - 3:30 pm: Trivia Time: The Alumnae Challenge
NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center
Put your knowledge to the test! Covering a mix of topics, from pop culture to Douglass history – get ready for laughs, friendly rivalry, and memorable moments.
2:30 - 4:45 pm: Artists, Authors and Artisans Corner
Douglass Student Center Lobby
Celebrate the diverse talents that have blossomed since our college days! Come enjoy the shared inspiration of our talented alumnae.
2:30 - 4:45 pm: Vanguard Class of ‘75 Hospitality Room
Get ready for a Bingo session that is the perfect place to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy a little friendly competition.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Registration Opens at 9:00 am
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center
10:00 – 11:00 am: Convocation
Vorhees Chapel
Come celebrate your class and our alumnae at this traditional Alumnae Reunion Weekend ceremony. Includes our Milestone Classes Processional with the Vanguard Class of 1975. Some of our Alumnae Awards will be presented.
11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Champagne Jazz Brunch
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center
Continue Saturday’s festivities, reminisce with classmates during this fun brunch following Vorhees Chapel. Enjoy music and raise your glass to Reunion 2025. Some of our Alumnae Awards will be presented.
11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Milestone Class Photos Taken at Brunch
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center
Class of 1980...11:50 am Class of 2005...12:15 pm
Class of 1985...11:55 am Class of 2010...12:20 pm
Class of 1990...12:00 pm Class of 2015...12:25 pm
Class of 1995...12:05 pm Class of 2020...12:30 pm
Class of 2000...12:10 pm
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Saturday, June 7, 2025 • Continued
1:45 - 2:45 pm: Saturday Afternoon Activities | Session One
1:45 - 4:00 pm: Alumnae Patio Snacks/Iced Tea
Enjoy stopping by for a refreshment and to connect with your alumnae community.
1:45 - 4:00 pm: Artists, Authors and Artisans Corner
Douglass Student Center Lobby
Celebrate the diverse talents that have blossomed since our college days! Come enjoy the shared inspiration of our talented alumnae.
1:45 - 2:45 pm: Updates from DRC and AADC
Douglass Student Center
1:45 – 2:15 pm Update Session on Douglass
Residential College: Hear from the Dean of DRC
2:15 – 2:45 pm Update Session on AADC: Hear from Alumnae Leaders
1:45 - 2:45 pm: Rum Cocktail and Mocktail Class
NJC Lounge
Hosted by the Black Alumnae Network (BAN). Enjoy and learn about the flavors of small-batched rum with the experts from Striped Lion Distilling who bring their passion and knowledge for Rum to Reunion.
1:45 - 2:45 pm: Karaoke Cafe’ Hits & Harmonies
Douglass Student Center
Come together for fun, connection, and music! Pick your favorite song, share some laughs, and create new memories. No experience required – just bring your enthusiasm, your favorite song and let your inner star shine!
1:45 - 2:45 pm: University Bus Tour New Brunswick/Piscataway College Hall Bus Stop
Enjoy this one-hour tour, space is limited.
3:00 - 4:00 pm: Saturday Afternoon Activities | Session Two
3:00 - 4:00 pm: Taste of the Mediterranean: Cooking Demonstration
NJC Lounge
Discover and savor delectable dishes of the Mediterranean at the interactive step-by-step demonstration led by Reunion Chair Elena Anastasiou Rossi ’78
3:00 - 4:00 pm: George Street Playhouse Brings the Arts to Reunion
Douglass Student Center
Embrace the stage and learn how theater comes alive as the George Street Playhouse brings their magic to reunion!
3:00 - 4:00 pm: University Bus Tour New Brunswick/Piscataway College Hall Bus Stop
Enjoy this one-hour tour, space is limited.
4:15 - 6:15 pm: All Alumnae Dinner and DJ
NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center
Join us to celebrate the strength of our alumnae connections. Wrap up reunion weekend with the allalumnae dinner and raise a glass to being together again!
* As of December 17, 2024. Please note: Reunion events and schedule subject to change. For reunion updates and registration information, visit www.douglassalumnae.org/events/aadc-reunion-weekend-2025
Want to Make an Impact? Support the AADC Annual Appeal.
Create a ripple effect of generosity through our alumnae community by getting involved and supporting the AADC. Volunteer for our many impactful initiatives, participate in events and programs, or contribute directly by giving to the Annual Appeal.
Contact Associate Director of Annual Giving Beata Souders at bsouders@douglassalumnae.org to learn about ways to give. www.douglassalumnae.org/aadc-give
Official Ballot & Registration Form
RETURN BY MARCH 20, 2025
Active members as defined in the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College Bylaws may vote. Alumnae who have contributed a minimum of $40 to the AADC are considered an “active member” in the fiscal year in which the contribution is made and for the following fiscal year, as defined in the AADC Bylaws. The 2024-2025 Associate Alumnae of Douglass College Annual Appeal year began on July 1, 2024 and ends on June 30, 2025. Please cast your vote below, complete this form, including your name and address at the bottom, and return it to the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College, 181 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. All ballots must be received no later than March 20, 2025, at the close of business.
Please register my vote for the following candidates for office commencing July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027:
VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT
Mary Zimmerman Chyb ’71
Personal Choice
VICE PRESIDENT FOR MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Judy Meyenhofer Musa ‘89
Personal Choice
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ALUMNAE RELATIONS
Bertha Lee Aiken ’81
Personal Choice
SECRETARY
Jessica Bagtas ‘15
Personal Choice
To learn more about the candidates and their impact on our AADC community, please see page two.
I will attend the virtual Spring Alumnae Council hosted on Saturday, April 5, 2025, beginning at 8:45 am. Meetings of the Council shall be held at least twice each fiscal year and shall be open to all active members of the Association. Alumnae who have contributed a minimum of $40 to the AADC are considered an “active member” in the fiscal year in which the contribution is made and for the following fiscal year, as defined in the AADC Bylaws.
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ANNUAL REPORT ISSUE January 2025
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Vote for Candidates for Office on the AADC Board of Directors: See Official Ballot on page 15
The AADC is an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The AADC develops and promotes connections among Douglass alumnae by providing programs, services, networks and life-long learning opportunities that represent the interests and needs of our diverse alumnae. The AADC provides prudent stewardship of the Douglass Fund and other endowed funds held by the AADC for the benefit of Douglass; distributions from these funds contribute financial support to Douglass and her students.
