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we have both a younger alumnae group (ivy connection) and our traditional alumnae group. our younger alumnae group is composed of women 10 years out of college and younger (mostly 20's-early 30's), but occassionally women from the traditional group (all ages, but mostly mid-30's+) attend activities marketed as ivy connection gatherings.
we have a happy hour once a month on the second wednesday (wild wednesday happy hour) and we rotate the location around the city to serve all of our members. we try to pick locations that are pretty trendy -- we've had more success with restaurants that people area eager to attend. during the summer months we add an additional monthly activity also during happy hour - martinis & manicures at an eclectic local bar - on the fourth thursday of every summer month. at all events we identify ourselves with a red umbrella of some sort placed on or near our table, which makes it much easier for newcomers to find us.
we plan a few events a year with our traditional alumnae group like a founders day dinner and an ultimate party (pampered chef, southern living at home, stampin' up, mary kay, etc all at one party, usually around the holiday time for holiday shopping). we also try to plan a joint summer event that we can invite recent graduates, legacies and collegians taking summer school to - this year it's a beach party and bbq.
something else that's been incredibley useful is our yahoo group and website. our website is a joint website for both alumnae groups and includes calendars, photos from events, a members only section, and numerous other things. since the launching of our website, membership has increased dramatically in the younger alumnae group, and we have experienced improved alumnae relations with our local collegiate chapter.
we've had great turnout at all of our events and membership keeps growing by leaps and bounds!
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