from the alumnae board president
Lifelong Bonds
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ike many of you, Ursuline girls were with me throughout college, stood next to me in my wedding, blessed me with a beautiful godson, and continue to be amazing influences in my life today. The bond that we share as Alumnae is unique and one for which I am incredibly grateful. As President of the Ursuline Alumnae Association, my priorities are to offer new ways for the Alumnae community to become more involved with the school and to revive some fun memories! Start planning now to attend Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2012, June 8-10, to reconnect with classmates, other classes, teachers, and families. Keep in touch through the Ursuline Alumnae Connects monthly e-newsletter and learn more about our plans to expand arenas for Alumnae networking. True to our mission, the Spiritual Enrichment Committee of the Alumnae Board is now developing ways to enrich our spiritual connection beyond the three Memorial Masses celebrated throughout the year. We are also very excited about the growth of the Ursuline Alumnae Auxiliary. If large time commitments are hindering you from getting more involved, the Auxiliary is perfect for you. Sign up for periodic email updates regarding flexible volunteer opportunities supporting Alumnae, current students, and school events. You can help out as much or as little as your schedule permits. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as the Alumnae Association President for 20112013. To be working with such talented and accomplished women is an honor and privilege. Sincere thanks to our past President, Aimee Baillargeon Griffiths ’90, who is an inspiring and focused leader. I admire her positive attitude along with the level of professionalism and enthusiasm she constantly displays. Heartfelt thanks to Board members Rita Allegro Strickler ’03 and Angela Tristan ’99 who have completed their terms. And we welcome five new Board members: Amber Andregg ’03, Catherine Baetz Maurer ’98, Fran Corrales-Drone ’86, Jen Pitz Deck ’01, and Amy Wills Reading ’88. Please feel free to contact me to discuss possible ways the Ursuline Alumnae Association can be of service to you. I look forward to seeing you on campus this year!
2011-2012 Alumnae Board Left group, back row from left: Sarah Johnston Polzer ’98, Tracy Fulkerson Wilson ’81, Jen Pitz Deck ’01, Linda Thomas White ’81, Karen Meier Eubanks ’83. Front row from left: Caytie Sarandis Langford ’98, Jenny Beesley ’03, Eileen Maher Weber ’84. Center group from left: Sr. Lois Castillon (ex-officio), Catherine Baetz Maurer ’98, Lorilei Cardenas Cronin ’95, Elizabeth Doczi ’04, Karen Quadrini Powell ’86. Right group, back row from left: Elaine Cochran ’01, Kate Kilanowski ’98, Marianne Chionglo ’00, Regina Fonts Morris ’82 (Alumnae Director), Fran Corrales-Drone ’86. Front row from left: Julia Frasco ’05 (Alumnae Associate), Kelly Moore Cook ’85, Malorie Perry ’04 Not pictured: Amber Andregg ’03, Monica de la Cerda ’91 (ex-officio), Aimee Baillargeon Griffiths ’90 (exofficio), Sr. Margaret Ann Moser ’56 (ex-officio), Amy Wills Reading ’88
Sincerely,
Lorilei Cardenas Cronin ’95 Alumnae Board President lorileicronin@gmail.com
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