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A N N U A L R E P O R T I S S U E
January 2020
NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNAE & Friends
Asso c iat e A lumnae o f Doug las s Co l l e ge - E s t ab l i s he d in 1922
A lu m n a e - c r ea t ed . A l u m n a e - l ed . A l u m n a e -dr i v en . A l u m n a e - suppor t ed .
Our Mission in Motion
Highlights from a Year of Remarkable SuccessThrough the work of our dedicated volunteers, leaders and staff, the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College (AADC) continues to fulfill its mission and impact the lives of alumnae. Our alumnae association is ever stronger because of participation in AADC programs and events throughout the year. In this annual report issue, we share highlights from Fiscal year 2018-2019 and report on our mission in motion.
AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2019 events, such as Saturday’s Champagne Jazz Brunch, sold out quickly. We feted the Vanguard 50th Reunion Class of 1969 and welcomed classes ending in the 4s and 9s at Reunion Convocation. Saturday evening’s All-Alumnae Cocktail Party in the NJC Lounge was amazing.
The Women’s Life-long Learning Initiative offered abundant educational opportunities for our diverse alumnae. The well-attended AADC Smart Talks series explored identity theft and
cybersecurity, as well as the A B Cs of Medicare. Talks were livestreamed as well to enable all to participate. The AADC Mabel’s Alumnae Mentoring Program paired alumnae mentors and mentees for a third impactful year. This growing program provides a forum at any level and stage of life. Alumnae and friends of the AADC took advantage of the empowering Third Annual AADC’s Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ’42 Workplace and Professional Development Symposium.
The annual Zagoren Lecture featured Dr. Ellen J. MacKenzie ‘72, Dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, who explored public health issues today.
Our Affinity Networks encouraged multi-generational connections, important conversations, interesting book discussions and camaraderie. The AADC Black Alumnae Network (BAN) Jewel Plummer Cobb Sisters Conference held its inaugural year of the renamed conference in honor of
From left: 2018 AADC Society of Excellence Induction Ceremony and Luncheon; Third Annual 2018 Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ‘42 Workplace and Professional Development Symposium; AADC Black Alumnae Network (BAN) Jewel Plummer Cobb Sisters Conference; AADC Celebrates Founders Day and 2019 Alumnae Awards Luncheon
Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019Continued on back cover...
Since assuming the leadership roles of the AADC Strategic Planning Initiatives Committee last year, we have been busy taking a deep dive into the committees and initiatives that have guided planning to date.
First, some background. The Strategic Planning Initiatives Leadership Team is a committee like others with objectives, deliverables and a reporting structure. The team reports to the Vice President for Administration, Jeanne Fox ’75, on the AADC Board of Directors. Over the last year, we have spent time actively reviewing the strategic planning status, engaging all stakeholders in determining our way forward and building a revised strategy combining the foundation of the past, together with a changing landscape.
The process has been very collaborative. The resulting revised plan relied on the answers to questions such as these: What is working or not working under the current structure? What is missing? And what does success look like? In one meeting we brought everyone together and we covered the walls in sticky notes with individual answers to these questions and then consolidated the information, to find the common themes that would inform our next steps. It was a fun, informative and interactive process. As a result, our Strategic Planning Initiatives are evolving.
Going forward our focus and priorities will be on growing our base of engaged alumnae, improving our ability to leverage data to reach our constituents in new ways, maximizing the quality of programming to ensure relevance to our mission and continued emphasis on increasing awareness of who we are and how we serve our alumnae sisterhood.
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AADC Strategic Planning Initiatives Update
Each priority is accompanied by a plan, with objectives and strategies. Tactics are currently being identified and fleshed out by the committees that have also evolved to tackle the redefined work. Each committee has a volunteer alumna chair and AADC staff liaison. The committees and
chairs are: Volunteer Engagement, Heather Tedesco ’12; Data, Sharon Gant Yorlano ’79; Programming, Amanda Hugelmeyer ‘04; Marketing
& Communications, Tina Gordon ’72; and Development, Linda Caldwell Epps ‘73. We are grateful for the volunteer leadership
and AADC staff liaisons who have taken up these assignments and are working hard.
It is still early in the process, but here’s a look at some of what the committees are delivering: Develop-ment has implemented a new means for reaching out to alumnae via texting and Volunteer Engagement, in
collaboration with Marketing and Communications, has created a Volunteer tab on the AADC website where new modules will
reside to provide volunteers with information and guidance for success in their roles.Since any strategic plan must remain fluid and flexible, there
are planned checkpoints to report progress, acknowledge successes, examine roadblocks and make sure that we are always working on the right things. For our organization, those are the initiatives that address the needs and desires of our alumnae sisterhood and are consistently delivering on our mission. As always, we look forward to engaging with you in new ways and invite you to be a part of these efforts. If you would like to get involved with our committees, please contact us at: Karen Lynch ’79 at [email protected], or Beth Middleton Rizzotti ’89 at [email protected].
By Karen Lynch ’79, Chair, & Beth Middleton Rizzotti ’89, Co-Chair
UPCOMING AADC PROGRAMS & EVENTSSaturday, April 18, 2020
AADC Spring Alumnae CouncilDouglass Student Center, 8:30 am
Saturday, April 18, 2020AADC Celebrates Founders
Day: AADC Alumnae Awards Ceremony & LuncheonFeaturing Keynote by
Flora Buchbinder Cowen ‘59:The History of the AADC
Douglass Student Center, 12:00 pm
April 25, 2020AADC Open House: Rutgers DayRuth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae
Center
April 26, 2020Annual Event to Honor AADC
BenefactorsDouglass Student Center
By invitation only
Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2020
AADC AlumnaeReunion Weekend 2020
Douglass Campus
September 12, 2020Annual Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ‘42 Workplace & Professional Development
Symposium
Buntings Connections Affinity Network & AADC Young Alumnae Network
Cabin Fever & Sweet Treat Challenge12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Saturday, February 22, 2020AADC Smart Talks:
Reaching Your GoalsPresented by Ikecia Lenese Mapp ‘01
Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday, March 8, 2020AADC Annual Zagoren Lecture
Featuring Caprice Jenerson ‘90, Esq.Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer,
New York Legal Assistance GroupAccess Justice for Those
Experiencing Poverty: Historical View and Perspective for the Future
Douglass Student Center, 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 4, 2020AADC Smart Talks: Composting 101
Presented by Esther Schachter Barcun ‘63
Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center, 12:00 pm
For more information and to register, visit www.douglassalumnae.org/event-registration
Saturday, January 4, 2020AADC Black Alumnae Network
Museum of Modern Art Meet UpTo See Exhibit: “Black Girl’s Window”
by Betye SaarMOMA, New York City
Saturday, January 18, 2020 (two events)
Ruth Schilling HennessyAlumnae Center
AADC Black Alumnae Network Evelyn Sermons Field ’49
Literary SocietyDiscussion of “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi
Bring your own lunch,12:00 pm
Vision Board Party Hosted by Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ’42 Workplace &
Professional DevelopmentPlanning Committee
3:00 pm
Saturday, February 1, 2020 (two events)
Ruth Schilling HennessyAlumnae Center
Young Alumnae Network Sisterhood Book Club
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
AADC Alumnae TravelMorocco: Land of Enchantment:March 27 – April 5, 2020 (sold out)
Iceland Cruise: The Land of Fire and Ice: June 22 – July 6, 2020
Verona, Italy: August 28, 2020,8 days
Portugal: Romance of the Douro River: October 13, 2020, 11 days
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Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation and the percentage of contributions received by the charity during the last reporting period that were dedicated to the charitable purpose may be obtained from the Attorney General of the state of New Jersey by calling 973-504-6215 and is available on the internet at http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement. The official registration and financial information of the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Mission In
Throughout the year I have the honor of meeting alumnae who inspire me to be the best leader I can possibly be. I have gratitude for the opportunity to lead this great alumnae organization. Alumnae can take pride in knowing that our many engaged alumnae volunteers and our amazing volunteer leaders strive to fulfill the mission of the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College. You – our alumnae – are the true hallmark of the impact of the AADC.
In our annual report for the fiscal year 2018-2019, we share highlights from our “mission in motion.” The AADC develops and promotes connections among Douglass alumnae by providing programs, networks and life-long learning opportunities that represent the interests and needs of our diverse alumnae. We do this in so many ways.
As a leader, I see our mission first-hand in the excitement of alumnae as they process down the aisle to celebrate at AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend. I feel it as we welcome and recognize alumnae at our AADC Awards Luncheon and when we induct outstanding alumnae into the prestigious AADC Society of Excellence. It is an unflagging sense of pride in each other and in the AADC that continues to connect us.
Fulfilling our mission is also building unity and community among our alumnae. Our Affinity Networks and Regional Connection groups provide opportunities for alumnae to connect – no matter where they may live.
Our Women’s Life-long Learning Initiative continues to embody a strong educational component of our mission. As part of this, the annual Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ’42 Workplace and Professional Development Symposium
provides educational and career empowerment. Our highly-successful AADC Mabel’s Alumnae Mentoring Program provides alumnae-to-alumnae growth at any stage of career or life. And our popular AADC Smart Talks series are held in person and through livestream that further extends the geography of the AADC and ability to provide programs to more alumnae.
The AADC remains committed to ensuring support to Douglass alumnae for post-graduate studies through fellowships. Through these opportunities, our mission impacts alumnae seeking to achieve at the highest levels.
At the center of what we do together as an alumnae-created, alumnae-led, alumnae-driven and alumnae-supported organization is building relationships and providing opportunities for ongoing, meaningful connections between classmates and across generations of alumnae. This is our mission in motion.
As we create a sense of unity and community among Douglass alumnae, we form new bonds, strengthen existing friendships and explore our future together. It is my hope that each and every
alumna takes the opportunities, takes advantage and takes part in the AADC.Each alumna makes an impact and keeps our mission in motion. By
participating in events, the mission is in motion. By serving the AADC on committees, the mission is in motion. By connecting with other alumnae, the mission is in motion. Through the help of alumnae in moving the AADC forward, our mission is in motion. As we prepare to celebrate our milestone 100th Anniversary, officially marked on June 10, 2022, the AADC’s mission is in motion. Thank you for being a part of this great organization.
AADC Board of DirectorsListing as of July 1, 2019
Valerie Anderson ’81, MBAExecutive DirectorHelen Galt ’69Acting President
Jeanne M. Fox ’75Vice President for Administration
Linda Caldwell Epps ’73Vice President for Development
Karen Lynch ’79Vice President for Alumnae RelationsTina B. Gordon ’72
Vice President for Marketing & Communications
Stephanie Cayne ’89Secretary
Jennifer C. Bender ’93Treasurer
Carol Hansmann Hamlin ’61AADC Annual Appeal Chair
Elizabeth Middleton Rizzotti ’89Alumnae Engagement Chair
MembersRuth Toni Armstead ’74
Dolores Ijames Bryant ’84Denise K. Busby ’76
Alanna Chan ’04 Amanda Hugelmeyer ’04
Debra Lynch ’79
Elizabeth A. Murray ’87Yesenia M. Perez ’12
Evangelia Repousis ’00 Lisa Dorio Ruch ’89
Heather E. Tedesco ’12
AADC StaffEileen M. Cotter
Cathleen FitzgeraldNatalie Harrington ’87Lizethe Martinez ’13Egypt Pringley ‘16Anne Marie Russo
Susan SturgillValerie Hughes Zieniuk ‘05Design: Patricia Downes,
Dutch Hill Design
January 2020Associate Alumnae of Douglass College181 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ
08901-8557Telephone: 732-246-1600
FAX: 732-932-2883
Message froM the associate aluMnae of Douglass college executive Director valerie l. anDerson ’81, MBa
Valerie L. Anderson ’81, right, with AADC Society of Excellence member Dr. Rosemarie Truglio ’83.
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D ONORS 2018-2019 A N N U A L R E P O R T I S S U E
The Mabel Smith Douglass Leadership Circle
The Mabel Smith Douglass Leadership Circle recognizes the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College’s most loyal and generous supporters. Members have given gifts at the highest levels to support our greatest priorities through the AADC Annual Appeal. Members are acknowledged in special honor roll listings and with a distinctive pin recognizing their level of support. They may also receive special recognition at AADC programs and events and may be invited to a special event honoring our benefactors.
Elizabeth Rodman Voorhees Society: Gifts of $25,000+Neilson Family Society: Gifts of $10,000 - $24,999
Loree Society: Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999Cooper Society: Gifts of $1,000 - $4,999
Jameson Young Alumnae Society (Class Years 2009-2018): Gifts of $300 - $999
Elizabeth RodmanVoorhees Society
($25,000 or more)Ruth Schilling Hennessy and Edward L. Hennessy, Jr.
FoundationHoneywell, Inc.
Blanche and Irving Laurie FoundationDonna Addicott Molnar ‘57*
Grace Winterling Signaigo ‘43*^
Neilson Family Society($10,000-$24,999)
Joyce Albers-Schonberg ‘65* and Georg Albers-Schonberg
Carol Sarappa Arnold ‘64*Ayco Charitable Foundation
Susan Kinsley Darien ‘64 and Steven M. DarienBeatrice Di Francesco ‘55
Fidelity Charitable Gift FundHelen’69 and James Christy Galt
Tina B. Gordon ‘72Carol Hansmann Hamlin ‘61 and C. Judson Hamlin
Debra Lynch ‘79, Paul Spychala RU’79, and the Anne Spychala Family Charitable Foundation
Mary A. Papamarkou ‘90Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ‘42
Loree Society($5,000-$9,999)
Elizabeth Trocolli Boris ‘64Barbara Ann Busch ‘62
Mary Ellen Searson Caldwell ‘77Rose Musumeci Cipriano ‘49
Lillian Z. Cohen ‘59
Phyllis Mevoglioni Colin ‘53* and Robert P. Colin RC ‘52Isabel Goll Drzewiecki ‘61
Gloria Ortenberg Farber ‘57Michael and Marcia Finnerty
Sheila Kelly Hampton ‘70Alice B. Herman ‘70 and Arthur Rubinstein
Juliette Mittendorf Hill ‘42*^Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
Janet May Malcolm ‘45New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Janet L. Pegg ‘78Debra Joy Perez ‘84
Princeton Area Community FoundationCarole Sampson-Landers, M.D. ‘69
Marilyn Marolda Steiner ‘65Maureen Strazdon ‘70Tacy Cook Telego ‘68
Cooper Society($1,000-$4,999)Bertha Lee Aiken ‘81
American Endowment FoundationLillian Kunz Anderson ‘53Valerie Lynn Anderson ‘81
AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign Dorothy Jessee Bachman ‘49
Laura Zagoren Baron ‘70Jennifer C. Bender ‘93 and Stephen C. Jansen
Sheree Starrett Bennett ‘69Kathleen Erbe Berenbroick ‘65 and Robert
BerenbroickRonna Belafsky Blau ‘69
Marjory Lockie Bradshaw ‘57Barbara Little Britt ‘65
Cornelia A. Calderone ‘70
Linda Caldwell Epps ‘73Laura Bielecki Cisar ‘74Gertrude M. Clarke ‘54
Amy S. Cornell ‘89Alice Le Borgne Corven ‘54Flora Buchbinder Cowen ‘59
Eleanor Meer Dallal ‘62 Helen Thode Dauster ‘48
Mary Kelleher DiMartino ‘85Discover Financial Services Janice Donelon Ballou ‘66
Marjorie Santoro Donnelly ‘76Sara E. Douglass ‘72
Rita Kneller Edelston ‘54Marianne A. Ficarra ‘88
Lora L. Fong ‘79Sharon A. Fordham ‘75
Jeanne M. Fox ‘75, Esq. and Stephan DeMiccoBrenda J. Freitag ‘72
Bonnie Conover Frost ‘68Shaldine Gillman ‘57
Irene Dale Goldfarb ‘50Susan L. Goldfine ‘63
Laura and Robert GowinMadeline Takash Grabowski ‘67
Dave Greene Lois J. Gregory ‘69
Margaret Dawson Gross ‘57M. Wilma Harris ‘66
Peggy Freer Hayward ‘61Mary Shelly Henry ‘70
Gertrude M. Higgins ‘31*^Nancy Bell Hohnstine ‘67
Ellen Shopowich Horowitz ‘75Linda Baker Hossenlopp ‘65 and George Hossenlopp
Gail Phillips Houlihan ‘58
^indicates bequest gift *indicates deceased
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Marvine Howe ‘50Sonya Stein Hulbert ‘50
Margaret Blakeslee Hutchinson ‘64 and Travis G. Hutchinson
Rachel Ingber ‘83Linda Mines Jerrow ‘63Jewish Communal Fund
Sharon Matlofsky Karmazin ‘67Harriet Farber Klein ‘70
Olive Klein ‘68Clive Knowles
Ruth Goldfarb Koizim ‘73Carole Kurzawa Kurtz ‘59
Maurice DuPont LeeAnita Leighton ‘66
Marsha Isack Lester ‘76Marsha Lichtenstein ‘70Regina M. Lindner ‘89
Kristin R. Long ‘78Kathleen D. Love ‘75
Judith Diane Ludwig ‘64Kathleen Whitehead Ludwig ‘75
Mary Borghi Luther ‘65Karen Lynch ‘79
Marian Adele Matticole ‘38*^Natalie Salzberg Mauskopf ‘66
Dianne Mills McKay ‘69 and Thomas McKay III
Virginia Ann Meade ‘65Katherine E. Milan ‘75
Rosemary B. Monagan ‘46Marjorie W. Munson
Mary-Elizabeth Neary ‘71Cheryl Evans Pedersen ‘69
Nancy Yusko Peters ‘69 and Guilford B. Peters, Jr.
Anne Picciano ‘83Sharon J. Postel ‘69
Lois E. Poule The Prudential Foundation
Margaret M. Pryor ‘64Mary Cunliffe Rapaport ‘45
Dana Ann Rappe ‘79Melinda Raso-Kirstein ‘77 and Philip
KirsteinRenaissance Charitable Foundation
Elizabeth Middleton Rizzotti ‘89Carol McClure Sanzalone ‘69Margaret Ann Schoder ‘49
Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving Michele Ann Senko ‘73Judith D. Shapiro ‘67Judith E. Shapiro ‘65Kathleen Skero ‘74
Carolyn Reim Smith ‘62Brenda A. Snyder ‘73Rachel L. Sommer ‘64
Jeff and Kristi Spychala Helen Strang Stapley ‘50
Stephanie J. Stiefel Susan C. Streufert ‘66
Susan S. Sturgill
Elsie Mihaly Tarcza ‘54Kathleen C. Taylor ‘64
The Sharon A. Fordham Foundation, Inc.
TIAA Charitable Stephen J. Tobia
Kathleen Cooksey Tomaino ‘69Karen McLane Torian ‘73
Rosemarie T. Truglio ‘83 and Steven Brown
UBS Financial ServicesMarilyn Kullaf Urso ‘69
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
Audrey W. Warfield ‘42Bernice Burke Watson ‘56
Beverly Lucas Weinstock ‘49
Nancy Gertrude Witzel ‘65Sharon Gant Yorlano ‘79Barbara Light Zelnik ‘51
Jameson Young Alumnae Society($300-$1,000 – First 10
years post-graduation)Yamiesha Bell ‘15
Melissa Chedid ‘11Frances Lee ‘09
Heather E. Tedesco ‘12
Donors $500-$999Anonymous ‘83
Janice Babula ‘71Xenia Pimonov Balabkins ‘68 and
Joseph BalabkinsTracey A. Ballard ‘88Gerlinde Barley ‘66
Patricia M. Black ‘81Anne Blazakis ‘50
Margery Irwin Boilesen ‘61Martha Reed Boughner ‘71
Harold BorkanLouise Bolanz Breitfeller ‘49Sara Bowers Brescher ‘63Clare Smith Broadbent ‘50Barbara Mitchell Brock ‘59
Susan Rosenzweig Brown ‘59
Carolyn H. Buell ‘54Anne Staples Burden ‘59*
Denise K. Busby ‘76Patricia A. Carty ‘64
Stephanie Cayne Meiskin ‘89Mary Zimmerman Chyb ‘71Nancy Boehm Collins ‘52
Sheila Cooper ‘89Eileen M. Cotter and William C. Cotter
Elizabeth M. Craven ‘57Margaret L. Cushing ‘57
Maryann E. Davis ‘69Carol Witte De Long ‘52
Antonette and John DeFerroKatherine Pearson Drisko ‘57
Juanita P. Fieseler ‘56Marian Shapiro Filan ‘80
Jane Cadwallader Fletcher ‘47
Christiana R. Foglio-Palmer ‘84Jocelyn L. Francis-White ‘72Patricia Sloane Friedberg ‘44
Diane Alberti Gallo ‘67Genesis Music Program, LLC
Irene Etkin Goldman ‘65Patricia A. Griffin ‘77Margaret Grove ‘71
Karen Kothe Gustavsen ‘71Carolyn E. Gutbrod ‘74
Ingrid Hansen ‘70Lynne Whitford Hansen ‘52
Mary S. Hartman and Edwin M. Hartman
Helen F. Hatala ‘54Nancy Punchatz Hines ‘61
Vanja Ilic*Betty Reeve Inglis ‘48*Sabah Kalyoussef ‘01
Dr. Roberta Shulman Kanarick ‘64Elaine Keane ‘70
Sheridan Quarless Kingsberry ‘79 and Stephen Kingsberry
Jennifer L. Kirkland ‘98Clarice Kjerulff ‘69
Phyllis S. Kluger ‘59Barbara J. Krumsiek ‘74
Miriam Walsh Lampen ‘82Louisa Hofstetter Lavelle ‘50
Bart Leonard Martha F. Leonard ‘36*
Virginia Charnosky Loch ‘51Irene M. Lovas ‘67Ellen Manassee ‘56Terrese Martin ‘69
Joanne Testa Masingill ‘68Paula Ross McClure ‘58
John McGinty Marcia Miner ‘68
Gilda M. Morales ‘96 and Marc Morales
Marcia Roche Murday ‘61Elizabeth A. Murray ‘87
Linda Eulhardt Nixon ‘63 and George Nixon
Jill Obertubbesing ‘76Jennifer L. O’Neill ‘95
Portia Yorlano Orton ‘61Anna W. Ott ‘72
Valerie Smith Paul ‘73Lauren Oakley Peavler ‘85
Vaira I. Pelekis-Christopher ‘58Dr. Eileen L. Poiani ‘65
Jennifer Possenriede ‘83Carolyn Anne Previty ‘89
Joan James Rapp ‘58Phyllis Johnson Reger ‘69
Sylvia B. Rimm ‘57Wayne Rooks
Lisa Dorio Ruch ‘89Carol Prentice Savage ‘74
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“The AADC gives alumnae connections that are professionally and personally inspirational. I meet women with can-do attitudes and great energy, who give tirelessly to the AADC.”
~ Lauren Nathan-LaRusso ‘03
“Alice Walker wrote, ‘We are destined to meet the people who support, guide, and nurture you at the proper time in your life.’ That iswhat the AADC provides – the proper alumnae sisters to support each other.”
~ Karen McLane Torian ‘73
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^indicates bequest gift *indicates deceased$500-$999 Donors continued from page 5
Maria and Antonio ScarcellaJudy Schauer ‘79
Carolyn B. Schwartz ‘65Judith Keller Shilstone ‘64
Kathleen Kramer Shipley ‘70Suzanne B. Skidmore ‘63Charlene Brown Smith ‘73Katherine Bohi Smith ‘56
Lyn Geller Stein ‘68Julie Stern-Delfiner ‘89
Jo Ann C. Stevenson ‘64Summit Area Public Foundation
Elizabeth A. Szancer ‘72Judith Tannenbaum ‘66
Annlinnea Lindgren Terranova ‘71The Community Foundation for Greater
New Haven Jewel V. Thompson-Chin ‘73
Janet L. Tice ‘90Ann Naoko Tsubota ‘67
Sharon Burton Turner ‘71Sonia Parry Tyson ‘69
U. S. Alliance Financial Ingeborg W. Uhlir ‘53
Elizabeth Bolland Uptegrove ‘69Gail M. Walker ‘73
June Rosener Wessel ‘53Janet E. Yocum
Ladeana Gaskill Young ‘62Beth Vanovitch Zubatkin ‘78
Donors $300 - $499Diana Thompson Adelizzi ‘66
Aetna Foundation, Inc. Anonymous ‘94
Dorothea Bamberger Aronson ‘59Vicky Banach ‘69
Bank of New York Mellon Ellin Fennessy Barker ‘53
BenevityMargaret M. Bicknell ‘53Catherine M. Bodnar ‘78
Carole Bialecki Bruchman ‘69Dolores Ijames Bryant ‘84
Paula Syby Buchak ‘59G. Sandra Byer-Lubin ‘76
Susan Mansfield Byrne ‘72Linda Gallone Callahan ‘80
Mary Cardinale ‘59Theresa Cimino Means ‘61Susan Barrish Claman ‘63
Margaret P. Cunningham ‘85Rita Cupingood ‘69
Ann E. Darby ‘77Inez Phillips Durham ‘57Evelyn Meyer Fales ‘68
Jean Mc Nierney Fantini ‘49Mary Lou Fenili ‘67 and Karen F.
Hansen ‘65Linda Pullman Fish ‘59Carol C. Funking ‘56
Arlene Lois Gardner ‘72Lois Brodsky Gelade ‘69Penina Migdal Glazer ‘60
Marie M. Gower ‘48Lenora Miller Green ‘78
Vivian Garfing Greenberg ‘53Brenda Soskin Gregory ‘53
Cristina Martin Greysman ‘94Evelyn M. Hershey ‘84Jacqueline L. Hilsky ‘88
Jean Campbell Horn ‘54Mary Ann Parson Hunter ‘65Andrea Denny Iannuzzelli ‘90
J.D. Swan, Inc. Anju D. Jessani ‘79
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
Leslie S. Kaplan ‘68Sherryl Widowsky Kaufman ‘72
Diane Weber Kellers ‘59Barbara Kestler
Linda Lewendon Kovach ‘66
Patricia Seymour Kraft ‘69Ruth Silverstein Kram ‘50
Paula Sue Krauser ‘69Sharon Perlman Krefetz ‘67
Sheila L. Kremer ‘63Ruth Ginsberg Legow ‘57
Susan L. Lennox ‘70Renee S. Lerche ‘68
Linda Lewin ‘60Reina Lightdale ‘64
Roseanne Cademartori Lorenc’70Rose Marie Macaluso ‘72Diana Levine Madaras ‘76
Ruth Fuerth Maron ‘62Stacey A. Marsac ‘94
Gwendolyn M. Marshall ‘76Marilyn Herod Martin ‘70
Monica Mathern ‘79
Wendy J. McCahill ‘82Deborah McGinn ‘73
Felicia McGinty Joanne McGrath ‘69Diane F. Menditto ‘70
Alice Pancza Milchanoski ‘64Eileen Choborda Miller ‘65
Barbara A. Mitchell ‘61Kathleen Low Mogensen ‘68
Helen A. Mollick ‘75Jacqueline Y. Montgomery ‘73
Elizabeth S. Muller ‘65
Judith S. Musicant ‘70MaryBeth Musumeci ‘96
Mutual of America Martha J. Nelson ‘65
Network for GoodReiko Fukuyama Ohye ‘56
George OligerFerris Olin ‘70
Diane Zitnak Pabst ‘69Colleen O’Connor Paige ‘76
Millicent Lott Palmer ‘53Shirley See-Nay Pang ‘71
Linda M. Parry ‘75Victoria Sonshine Pasher ‘90
Gina M. Pento ‘89Robin L. Persky ‘97
Janet F. Pescinski ‘79Angela Bly Pichichero ‘72
Rose M. Piscitelli ‘77Winifred V. Quinn ‘86
Deborah Ritter ‘74Linda J. Robinson ‘68June Rosenfeld ‘48
Jane Hunter Rosenthal ‘51Elena Anastasiou Rossi ‘78
Sarco, Inc.Gloria Grush Schlaepfer ‘54
Jo An S. Segal ‘51Helen Messeka Siry ‘52
Susan M. Skelly ‘77Sherry Weissberg Spiezle ‘58Barbara Castellano Stasiak ‘68
Marie Bryan Steen ‘58Lois Rabinowitz Steinberg ‘59
Bernice Goldblatt Stern ‘50Sarah Lord Stillwell ‘65
Judith C. Stubbs ‘70Beverly Domako Taht ‘60Dorothy Hoehler Teller ‘52
Nikki Mary Thomas-Kelly ‘81Cheryl D. Thorp ‘76
Peggy R. Urso-Savarese ‘69Linda Smith Van Derslice ‘67
Beverly C. Vertelis ‘67Rosanne D’Erasmo Walters ‘69
Joy Clason Ward ‘53Nina K. Weiss ‘04
Lois Vanderbilt Wiehl ‘46Carol Young ‘69
Kathleen F. Zalenski ‘71Marilyn Barbisch Zawoyski ‘64
Patricia Ponton Zimmermann ‘61
“As a younger alumna on ajourney of self-discovery, I feelthe AADC has proven to bea constant in that process,providing community and resources.”
~ Gabrielle Rossi ’14
“Everyone talks about the value of networking, but the AADC is a different type of networking: It is networking on life experiences.”
~ Gail Phillips Houlihan ‘58
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 2018 and June 30, 2019 are listed above. We sincerely thank them, as well as those not listed, for their continued involvement and support.
Make New Friends & Connect as a Volunteer: The AADC needs alumnae to help bring our vibrant event and program offerings to fruition. Get involved as a volunteer and learn more about
committees at www.douglassalumnae.org/alumnae/committees or contact Lizethe Martinez ‘13 at the AADC at (732) 246-1600.
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The Ivy Society of theAssociate Alumnae of Douglass College
Bequest and Other Testamentary Gifts to Benefit the AADCThe Ivy Society recognizes those who have thoughtfully included support to the AADC in their financial and estate plans.
Because of these donors, our alumnae community continues its strong legacy. Ivy Society members are recognized throughspecial 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.
Lynne Agress, Ph.D. ‘63Barbara Albu-Lehman ‘72Patricia Kurtz Ameling ‘58Lillian Kunz Anderson ‘53
Marsha Kobre Anderson, Ph.D. ‘69Rosemary Honecker Anderson ‘51
Dr. Sylvia S. Appel ‘56Margaret S. Armstrong ‘64
Rachel M. Aumack ‘92Catherine Rettger Azzone ‘72
Latasha D. Baker ‘96Xenia Pimonov Balabkins ‘68
Ellin Fennessy Barker ‘53Dr. Susan Anne Basow ‘68
Eleanora Clark Bell ‘52Dr. Judith Dolin Bentkover ‘70
Diane S. Berger ‘68Dr. Merrie Bergmann ‘72
Edith Oser Berl ‘52Lucille A. Bielawski ‘74Janet Kennedy Blair ‘46
Frances Montauk Blum ‘51Constance M. Boorer ‘43
Leslie Wolff Borak ‘75Harold Borkan
Martha Reed Boughner ‘71Myrna Iris Brauer, Esq. ‘63
Louise Bolanz Breitfeller ‘49Sally Brown ‘49
Ruth Ann M. Burns ‘67Barbara Ann Busch ‘62
Evangeline Caliandro ‘52Gina Calogero, Esq. ‘75
Patricia A. Carty ‘64Janet Kapsol Cashion ‘70
Dr. Stephanie Cayne Meiskin ‘89Andrea Compasso Cerini ‘89Ellen Gutman Chenaux ‘67
Mary Ellen Clark ‘77Mary Gelsinon Clark ‘54Sarah Bates Clark ‘71
Dr. Gertrude M. Clarke ‘54Amy Cohen Corwin
Ann Condon ‘57Sheila Cooper ‘89
Susan Van Allen Costas ‘73Donna C. Coulson ‘77
Helen Thode Dauster ‘48Denise M. Davis ‘79
Margaret Mc Leod Davis ‘40
Carol Witte De Long ‘52Judith Ellert Dennis ‘62
Mary Kelleher DiMartino ‘85Isabel Goll Drzewiecki ‘61
Alice Vervlied Dymerski ‘56Jane E. Ehrgott ‘75
Edith Freundlich Eichenbaum ‘54Julie Kour Eisdorfer ‘77Lois Brown Ennis ‘57
Ruth A. Farb ‘60Marianne A. Ficarra ‘88Dorothy Maslin Field ‘46
Juanita P. Fieseler ‘56Alice J. Fisher ‘46
Jane Dooley Forder ‘80Jeanne M. Fox ‘75, Esq.
Nancy Shira Frankel, Esq. ‘86Ann Marie Wistrup French ‘45
Charlotte Ponton Frey ‘56Dorothy Rigby Gallaher ‘49
Diane Alberti Gallo ‘67Nancy Herman Gare ‘79
Dr. Jeanne Kelly Gibson ‘68Lucille Miller Goff ‘42
Irene Dale Goldfarb ‘50 and Samuel Goldfarb
Marion Klein Goodyear ‘48Madeline Takash Grabowski ‘67
Marcia Kurzweil Gross ‘67Carol Hansmann Hamlin ‘61Donna Richardson Hanft ‘79
Karen F. Hansen ‘65Lynne Whitford Hansen ‘52
Natalie Smith Harrington ‘87 and Bradley Harrington
Mary Mitchell Heilman ‘44Shirley Lynn Henke ‘48
Alice B. Herman ‘70Elizabeth Jackson Holland-George ‘56
Dolores Bernas Hook ‘51Gail Phillips Houlihan ‘58
Sharon Abrams Hurwich ‘74
Arlene Haselkorn Jacobs ‘69
Jo-Ann Fixmer Janus ‘65Bernice R. Jones ‘53Dr. Roberta Shulman
Kanarick ‘64Jeanne Hann
Kavanaugh ‘53
Virginia Shrope Kelcec ‘45Linda Marshall Knorr ‘66Janet Cottrell Korach ‘70Ruth Silverstein Kram ‘50
Barbara Paulsen Kraushaar ‘55Judith J. Krongel ‘60Janet Kunze-Kirk ‘78
Phyllis Davidson Lavitt ‘45Professor Solomon and Elvera Grutter
Leader ‘53Diane LeBow, Ph. D. ‘61
Robyn Bellek Lee ‘73Ellen Correl Lehner ‘51
Susan L. Lennox, Esq. ‘70Renee S. Lerche ‘68
Carol Gould Lerner ‘50Shirley Atchison Liakos ‘75
Rosemary Bodo Linowski ‘71Elizabeth Legge Livingston ‘69
Virginia Charnosky Loch ‘51Kristin R. Long ‘78
Carol O’Neill Malehorn ‘53Susan Gordon Marchand ‘61
Sharon L. Martin ‘83Helen Gorby McCahill ‘55
Marion Kuebler Mench ‘61Janet Pearsall Miller ‘43Barbara A. Mitchell ‘61
Rosemary B. Monagan ‘46Theresa Carver Moore ‘70
Mary Lohr Morgan ‘64Joan Maurine Moss ‘65
Mary-Elizabeth Neary ‘71Marcia Nehemiah ‘74
Barbara Kaplan Newman ‘69Linda Eulhardt Nixon ‘63
Zoe Lehmann Nonemaker ‘57Rita A. Novitt ‘42
Ruth Kirby Obeid ‘50Patricia Doyle Oliver ‘56Carol Wallace Orr ‘66
Sandy Parker ‘75Nancy Yusko Peters ‘69Ruth-Alice Cunningham
Potts ‘48Lillian Menges
Pubols ‘61Annette Epstein
Radick ‘65Maggie Price Riesz ‘52
Ruth Ehrmann Rollins ‘52Susan Browne Rosenberg ‘79
Virginia Carollo Rubin ‘65Dr. Jeannee P. Sacken ‘75
Judith F. Salomon ‘62Carole Sampson-Landers, M.D. ‘69
Emily Sanders ‘47Carol Prentice Savage ‘74Katherine A. Schick ‘38
Gloria Grush Schlaepfer ‘54Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ‘42Susanne Senerchia Sener ‘86
Michele Ann Senko ‘73Judith E. Shapiro ‘65
Dr. Michelle Joan Shostack Marie Siewierski ‘61
Annice Blumberg Silberberg ‘42Sandra L. Simpson ‘78
Denise Eisenbrey Snow ‘81Barbara Eck Sorini ‘56
Kathleen Kennedy Spahr ‘73Helen Strang Stapley ‘50
Barbara Castellano Stasiak ‘68Rhoda Stern ‘62
Harriet Bauck Stewart ‘53Alexina Stine-Sevey ‘69Stephanie L. Straffi ‘79Maureen Strazdon ‘70
Anita Isenburg Sturm ‘74Joanne Aspinall Sullebarger ‘53
Judith F. Tartaglia ‘63Tacy Cook Telego ‘68
Robin Clarfield Tolvin ‘72Janet Lyn Golden Trabb ‘84Frances Schantz Trott ‘60
Rosayne Reseter Tumilowicz ‘54Bernice Proctor Venable ‘62
Nancy Braynard Wait ‘48Carol J. Ward ‘61
Audrey Walker Warfield ‘42Elizabeth M. Welch ‘75
M. Elizabeth Westermaier ‘63Jean Buckley Wiegand ‘54
Eleanor Von EigenWinslow ‘58Miriam Lukacs Wolin ‘51
Amelia C. Yetman ‘58Betty Glazer Young ‘49
Ruth Ann Ziotkowski ‘62Carol Zlotkin ‘66
Bequest and Other Testamentary Gifts to Benefit DouglassIn addition, the Ivy Society also recognizes those who previously had planned gifts to the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College for the Douglass Fund. The AADC may accept into the Douglass Fund bequests or other testamentary gifts that are given to the AADC for the Douglass Fund so long as said bequest or testamentary gift is included in a will and/or other testamentary instrument that was executed on or before July 20, 2016. Any
individuals who have executed such a will or other testamentary instrument should be directed to a member of the AADC leadership or staff.
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iMportant facts regarDing fY19 revenue
receiveD BY the aaDc anD the Douglass funD
July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
Contributions to EndowmentsDouglass FundContributions to the Douglass Fund endowment comprise 14% of all revenue received in FY19. These contributions may be unrestricted or they may be restricted to a certain purpose by the donor.
Pursuant to the terms of the July 2016 Agreement among the AADC, the Douglass Fund and the Rutgers Parties, the AADC may no longer solicit contributions to the Douglass Fund; however, per the Agreement, certain gifts in progress and bequests that predate the Agreement may still be accepted.
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.
AADCEndowed contributions received by the AADC for FY19 were minimal.
Non-endowed Contributions to AADCNon-endowed unrestricted contributions to the AADC represent 13% of all revenue received in FY19. These contributions provide operating income that make it possible for the AADC to fulfill its mission.
Non-endowed restricted contributions may be expended, but only for the purpose for which the donor restricted the gift. In FY19, the AADC received contributions restricted for various alumnae initiatives and non-endowed fellowships that represent 2% of all revenue received.
Miscellaneous IncomeAADCMiscellaneous Income received by the AADC from sources such as GoodShop, AmazonSmile, Gift Assessment Fees and the alumnae travel program represents 2% of all revenue received in FY19. This income is unrestricted and assists the AADC in fulfilling its mission.
FY19 Revenue Received by the AADC and the Douglass Fund
The AADC Moving Forwardour 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.
n AADC n Douglass Fund $1,218,497 $3,131,639
Investment IncomeDouglass FundDouglass Fund Investment Income represents 59% 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.
AADCAADC Investment Income represents for 10% of all revenue; it is primarily generated by endowed funds that we hold for the benefit of Douglass and other units of the University.
All financial information is based on Forms 990.
Programs and Alumnae RelationsAADC expenditures represent 5% of
all combined FY19 expenditures.The AADC provides programs including Mabel’s Alumnae Mentoring Program, Alumnae Reunion Weekend, the Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt ’42 Workplace and Professional Development Symposium, AADC Smart Talks, Women’s Life-long Learning Initiatives, visiting lecturers and more that provide opportunities for personal and professional development and 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.
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 – for example, the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs New Jersey Women of Achievement Awards and the Rutgers African-American Alumni Aliance Inc. Hall of Fame. The AADC is also invited to serve and participate in programs and events hosted by units at Rutgers.
Communications and MarketingAADC expenditures represent 4% of
all combined FY19 expenditures.The “AADC Newsletter for Alumnae & Friends” is mailed to all alumnae as well as other contributors and friends. The “AADC Magazine for Alumnae & Friends” is mailed to donors once a year in the fall. The AADC E-news electronic newsletter is also sent via email each month.
This year, the AADC updated the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College Web site, which provides information on programs offered by the AADC, individual class reunions, fellowships for alumnae, class notes, and much more. The AADC Web site also provides a mechanism for online event registration and for making a gift.
The AADC maintains a presence in social media on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. The AADC continues to extend its reach to alumnae everywhere by adding the ability to virtually connect and participate in events and programs.
Development & Donor RelationsAADC expenditures represent 7% of
all combined FY19 expenditures.
Douglass Fund expenditures represent 3% of all combined FY19 expenditures
The AADC conducts fundraising from alumnae and friends in support
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fiscal Year 2019 expenDitures: What is incluDeD?
FY19 Expenditures for the AADC and the Douglass Fund
of the mission of the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College. This includes an annual giving program with phone, direct mail,
email, social media, Giving Tuesday and crowdfunding components. The annual giving phone program uses a tele-fund vendor who runs the program with oversight from the AADC. The AADC also has a planned giving program.
The AADC cultivates and stewards gifts to the AADC Annual Appeal, gifts designated for alumnae initiatives and for alumnae fellowships.
The AADC provides donor relations support for the Douglass Fund. These expenses are primarily associated with certain pre-Agreement bequests and gifts in progress which the Douglass Fund may still accept, but also include matters relating to existing scholarship and program funds in the Douglass Fund.
AdministrationAADC expenditures for AADC administration were 4%
of all combined FY19 expenditures.
AADC expenditures for Douglass Fund administration were 9% of all combined FY19 expenditures.
AADC salaries and operating expenses are directly allocated to the functions they serve (above in Alumnae Relations, Communications and Marketing, and Development and Donor Relations; and here in Administration). Salaries of AADC staff (and salary-related expenses such as payroll taxes and benefits) are allocated to the various functions based on each staff member’s responsibilities. A portion of the cost of other resources required to support each function (such as building use fees, office expenses, IT support services and insurance) are also allocated across the functions.
AADC expenditures for AADC Administration also include investment management fees for the endowments held by the AADC.
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n AADC $1,366,306 n Douglass Fund $2,091,845
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FY19 Expenditures continued from page 9
Douglass Fund expenditures for Douglass Fund administration were 13% of all combined
FY19 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 SupportAADC expenditures were 10% of all combined
FY19 expenditures.Douglass Fund expenditures were 45% of all
combined FY19 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 FY19, these combined distributions included:
Distributions in Fiscal Year 2018-2019 were:Student Financial Support: The Douglass Fund AADC Total
Scholarships and special opportunity funding ...............................................$755,299.00 ............... $167,520.00 .......................$922,819.00Study abroad scholarships ...............................................................................$4,954.00 ................... $6,162.00 .........................$11,116.00Prizes ............................................................................................................... $3,767.00 ................. $17,189.00 .........................$20,956.00
Subtotal Student Financial Support ........ $764,020.00 .................$190,871.00 ......................$954,891.00
College Priorities:Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Initiatives:The Douglass Project, Math and Science, Project SUPER, Bunting Cobb ......$177,900.37 ................. $18,012.18 .......................$195,912.55Global Village Living Learning Communities ....................................................$96,740.79 ................. $10,917.68 .......................$107,658.47Scholarship Administration .............................................................................$87,855.65 .......................... $0.00 .........................$87,855.65Fine Arts .........................................................................................................$87,553.30 ................... $7,653.68 .........................$95,206.98Voorhees Chapel .....................................................................................................$0.00 ................. $50,322.40 .........................$50,322.40Traditional Events - Convocation, Sacred Path & Yule Log ...............................$43,473.80 .......................... $0.00 .........................$43,473.80Engagement and Recruitment Programs for DRC ...........................................$36,991.51 .......................... $0.00 .........................$36,991.51Orientation for Incoming Students ..................................................................$29,883.08 .......................... $0.00 .........................$29,883.08Leadership Initiatives ......................................................................................$19,877.33 .......................... $0.00 .........................$19,877.33Academic Enrichment .............................................................................................$0.00 ................. $14,708.49 .........................$14,708.49Global Village Living Learning Center .......................................................................$0.00 ................... $3,423.73 ........................... $3,423.73Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) ..........................................................$0.00 ................... $1,000.00 ........................... $1,000.00First Year Course .................................................................................................$463.53 .......................... $0.00 .............................. $463.53Other Support....................................................................................................... $99.14 .......................... $0.00 .................................$99.14
Subtotal College Priorities ........ $580,838.50 .................$106,038.16 ......................$686,876.66
Other:Fellowships for graduating seniors ...................................................................$3,100.00 ................. $21,916.50 .......................... $25,016.50Fellowships for alumnae .................................................................................$15,455.00 ................. $20,139.42 .......................... $35,594.42Margery Somers Foster Center ...............................................................................$0.00 ................. $11,381.09 .......................... $11,381.09Dana Artists Series ................................................................................................ $0.00 ................... $6,063.83 ............................ $6,063.83
Subtotal Other .......... $18,555.00 ...................$59,500.84 ........................$78,055.84
Grand Total .. $1,363,413.50.............. $356,410.00 ................. $1,719,823.50
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, Voorhees Chapel, PLEN and Global Village Living-Learning Center distributions 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.
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Memorial GiftsAugust 31, 2019 – December 4, 2019
Joyce Kovatch Albers-Schonberg ‘65, from Valerie
Anderson ’81 and Sharon Matlofsky Karmazin ’67
Evelyn Froggatt (Apgar) ’69, from Penelope Foster ‘69
Dorothy M. Bardo, My Mom, from Nancy Bardo Cobb ‘75
Elizabeth Bohannon ’57, from Richard Bohannon
Carol Feinstein Busch ’60, from Diane Brod Hoffman ‘64
Mr. George Reginald Bishop, from Charlotta Bishop ‘85
Phyllis Mevoglioni Colin ‘53, from Valerie Anderson ’81 and
Robert Colin
Honorable Rosalie Cooper ’52, from Barbara Albu-Lehman ‘72
Maria Costeira da Cruz ’90, from Sandra Sinnicki Rogan ‘90
Suzanne “Sue” Estler ’66, from Valerie Anderson ’81 and Mary
Borghi Luther ’65
Leah Gaskin Fitchue ’63, from Valerie Anderson ’81, Doris
Eiseman Bloch ‘62 and Sheila Levin Kremer ‘63
Marcia Zeisel Goldberg ’62, from Diane Brod Hoffman ‘64
Nancy Woodruff Hamilton ’74, from Mary Norris ’74
Marie Evans Ireland ’47, from Margaret Trowell Carson ‘59
Ruth Yucht Kroll ’61, from Diane Brod Hoffman ‘64
Marylyn Meiers Locandro ‘59, from Christine Locandro Davenport
‘85 and Elaine Davis Lubiner ‘59
Willy Manela, from Miriam Manela-Fried ‘81
Stacy Peszynski ’85, from Carol Hopkins ‘85
Dorothy Hinz Ransom, from Stanley Ransom
Maureen O’Donnell Rees ‘86, from Marianne Ficarra ‘88
Dr. Donald Shombert, from Mary Ann Conover Jensen ’71
Elsie Charles Slone, mother of AADC Vice President of Finance
and Operations Susan Sturgill from Valerie Anderson ’81
Tara Slamon, from Linda Clark ’70
Maryann WhittakerSzymanski ’63, from Carol Siegel
Brookmeyer ‘65
Barbara Hencoski Tucker ’62, from Diane Brod Hoffman ‘64
FY19 Expenditures continued from page 10
In addition to the distributions on the previous page made in 2018-2019, Douglass Residential College also benefitted from the following distributions based on monies transferred to Douglass in prior years.
As per the Agreement among the Rutgers Parties, the AADC and the Douglass Fund, in October 2016 an unrestricted distribution of $4,605,293.57 was made to Douglass Residential College to be used consistent with the mission of the college. In September 2019, Douglass Residential College reported the first expenditures from this distribution, totaling $361,784.97. In January 2004, the AADC established a unique fund of $1 million for Douglass College to expand several of the college’s renowned women’s leadership programs and to launch new initiatives under Dean Carmen Twillie Ambar. After Dean Ambar’s departure, the balance of $432,556.82 was transferred to DRC, based on incoming Dean Jacquelyn Litt’s proposal for the use of these funds. For fiscal year 2018-2019, Douglass Residential College reported the following expenditures from this gift:
Student Leadership............................ $9,100.00 100th Anniversary ........................... $42,575.00
Total All Expenditures ................$51,675.00
Mission: 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.
• Student financial support through established scholarships, study abroad funding, academic prizes, and special opportunity funding, as well as graduate fellowships for graduating seniors.
• Support for programs such as the Global Village; leadership initiatives; the Douglass Project for Rutgers Women in Math, Science and Engineering; and fine arts and other support made possible by restricted and unrestricted endowments.
• Unrestricted funding used by DRC to support Douglass initiatives such as recruitment; orientation for incoming students; and traditional events such as convocation for graduating seniors, Sacred Path and Yule Log.
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Gifts To HonorAugust 31, 2019 – December 4, 2019
Valerie Anderson ’81, from Candace Gaddy-Kates ’14
Sheila Rubin Barkow ‘61, Happy Birthday, from Abe and
Susan Krueger Chasnoff ‘62
Justice Cheri Beasley ’88, from Valerie Anderson ’81 and Marianne
Ficarra ‘88
Ainsley Elizabeth Bender, from Urielle Pierrelouis Bender ‘91
Mary Kelleher DiMartino’85, from Marianne Ficarra ‘88
Linda Caldwell Epps ‘73, from Valerie Anderson ’81, Marianne Ficarra ‘88 and Carol Hansmann
Hamlin ‘61
Alex V. Flinsch, from Elisabeth Flinsch ‘15
Chris & Helen Galt ’69, from Valerie Anderson ’81 and Natalie
Smith Harrington ’87
Tina Gordon ’72, from Valerie Anderson ’81 and Natalie Smith
Harrington ’87
Margaret “Marty” Gillis ‘75, from Valerie Anderson ’81,
Marianne Ficarra ‘88 and Carol Hansmann Hamlin ‘61
Carol Hansmann Hamlin ‘61, from Valerie Anderson ’81, Janice Svizeny, Hon. C. Judson Hamlin, Natalie Smith Harrington ’87 and
Catherine Larranaga Thiel ‘85
Sheila Kelly Hampton ‘70, from Valerie Anderson ’81 and Eileen Cotter
Natalie Smith Harrington ’87, AADC’s Director of Annual Giving, from the Harrington Family, Ann
Harrington and Bradley Harrington
M. Wilma Harris ’66, Happy Milestone Birthday, from Marilyn
Marolda Steiner ‘65
Alice Herman ’70, from Valerie Anderson ’81
Sharon Matlofsky Karmazin ’67, from Valerie Anderson ’81
Veronica M. Kelly, from Amy Norvis ‘94
Hon. Harriet Farber Klein ‘70, from Marianne Ficarra ‘88
Eleanor Kwik Letcher ‘63, from Valerie Anderson ’81, Marianne
Ficarra ‘88, Carol Hansmann Hamlin ‘61, Sheila Levin Kremer ‘63 and Joyce Reinert Ochs-Parkinson ‘63
Ed and Kathleen Ludwig ’75, from Valerie Anderson ’81
Ellen MacKenzie ‘72, from Valerie Anderson ’81, Marianne Ficarra ‘88, Carol Hansmann Hamlin ‘61 and Kathleen “Kathy” Whitehead
Ludwig ‘75
Georg Albers-Schonberg’s 90th Birthday, from Valerie Anderson ’81 and Sharon Matlofsky Karmazin ’67
Cantor Anna West Ott ‘72, from Natalie Smith Harrington ‘87
Barbara Rappaport ‘70, from Natalie Smith Harrington ‘87
Paul Spychala, from Valerie Anderson ’81 and Jefferie Spychala
Marilyn Padgursky Sabo ‘58, from Ruth Lechter Sabo ‘65
The AADC, from Bertha Lee Aiken ’81, Jeanne Fox ’75, Amanda Hugelmeyer ’04, Eleanor Kwik Letcher ’63, Jennifer O’Neill
’95, Debra Joy Perez ’84, Carole Sampson-Landers ’69 and Kate
Thomas ’14
AADC Board of Directors, from Valerie Anderson ’81
AADC Staff, from Valerie Anderson ’81
All the Men of the AADC, from Hon. C. Judson Hamlin
All the Women Students at Douglass, from Lonnie Kaye
Zeltzer ‘66
All Douglass has given me, from Elizabeth Trocolli Boris ’64, Suzanne Fox ’77 and Jennifer
O’Neill ’95
Alumnae Award Winners, from Gail Phillips Houlihan ‘58
NJSFWC, from Valerie Anderson ’81 and Marilyn Marolda Steiner ‘65
Class of 1965, from Judith Kosakoff Gafner ’65
Class of 1961, from Sandra Sobel Samuels ’61
Vanguard Class of 1970, Happy 50th Reunion, from Laura Zagoren
Baron ’70, Joan DelVecchio Cichalski ’70, Eileen Cotter, Hon Harriet Farber Klein ’70, Roseann Rubino Sharo ’70 and Anonymous
Go Class of ’79, from Nancy Nedby Tuffin ’79
Class of 1996, from MaryBeth Musumeci ’96
Class of 2000’s Upcoming 20 year Reunion, from Evangelia
”Lena” Repousis ’00
Class of 2005’s upcoming 15th Reunion in June 2020, from
Valerie Hughes Zieniuk ’05
Class of 2012, from Anonymous
Class of 2016, from Egypt Pringley ’16
Sisterhood, from Jennifer Ansbach ’93, Denise Busby ’76 and
Kathryn Mills Roettger ’70
#empoweringwomen, from Judith Meyenhofer Musa ’89
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In MemoriumAugust 31, 2019 – December 4, 2019
Gertrude Kruessel Kingsley ‘33January 13, 2013
Mathilda Drews Bohling ‘34February 24, 2016
Florence Smith Clarke ‘36August 11, 2012
Edith Glendening White ‘36October 28, 2008
Mildred Carella Beck ‘38July 2, 2016
Veronica Makutenas ‘39June 28, 2018
Irma Smalley Gerlufsen ‘41December 31, 2002
Belle Rademan Ferlauto ‘42October 21, 2019
Lillian Copleman Sokoloff ‘42October 12, 2019
Ethel Roessler Bierman ‘43July 14, 2019
Barbara Johnson Duncan ‘43April 22, 2018
Esme Chester Ambos ‘45September 8, 2019
Helen Sloan Selinger ‘46December 29, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Schneidewind Wiedersheim ‘46
September 11, 2019
Marie Evans Ireland ‘47March 21, 2019
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9:00 am: Registration Opens | Neilson Dining HallPick up your registration materials and nametag upon arrival on campus.
11:00 - 11:30 am: Vanguard Milestone Class Photos 1945 to 1965 Neilson Dining Hall 1945.....11:00 am 1950.....11:05 am 1955.....11:10 am
Noon - 2:00 pm: AADC Vanguard Luncheon Rectangular Room, Neilson Dining HallJoin classes that graduated 50 or more years ago as the Class of 1970, celebrating its milestone 50th reunion, is inducted into the prestigious Vanguard Fifty Society. The AADC Vanguard Service Award will also be presented.
Afternoon Activities from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
n University Bus Tour
n Rutgers Gardens Tour
n AADC Bingo
n Mabel Smith Douglass Library Tour
6:00 pm: Members of the Class of 1970 Dinner at Neilson Dining Hall, Round Room
6:00 to 9:00 pm: Reception for Alumnae Hosted by AADC Affinity Networks Open to all alumnae
Saturday, June 6, 2020
9:00 am: Registration Opens at Douglass Student Center
9:30 am: Vanguard 50th Reunion Class of 1970 Gathers at Voorhees Chapel for Group Photo
10:00 am - Noon: AADC Reunion Champagne Jazz Brunch in Trayes Hall at the Douglass Student CenterReminisce with classmates and bond with sister alumnae during this festive brunch. We will enjoy delicious food and live jazz music.
For more information and updates visit us at www.douglassalumnae.org/reunion
Mark your calendars for AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2020. We will herald the Vanguard 50th Class of 1970 and Milestone Classes of years ending in the 5s an 0s. Planning is underway with Class Officers and classmates from the
Milestone Classes. The AADC Reunion Planning Committee is working hard on both traditional and new events for all to enjoy and celebrate. Get involved by reaching out to Chair Elena Anastasiou Rossi ’78 at [email protected].
AADC ALUMNAEREUNION WEEKEND
Friday, June 5, to Sunday, June 7, 2020
Friday, June 5, 2020 10:30 - 11:50 am: Milestone Class Photos from 1975 to 2015, Taken in Trayes Hall
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Convocation in Voorhees Chapel, Milestone Classes Processional and Class GiftsCome celebrate your class and our alumnae sisterhood at this traditional Alumnae Reunion Weekend ceremony. Kick off Saturday’s festivities with the Milestone Classes Processional and welcome the Vanguard 50th Reunion Class of 1970 with great fanfare as it processes into Chapel. Reunion Class Gifts will be presented and we will hear from a special speaker.
Afternoon Activities from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
n University Bus Tour
n Rutgers Gardens Tour
n Holistic Health and Wellness
n Learn Salsa Dancing
n Mabel Smith Douglass Library Tour
n Afternoon at the Theater by Rethink Theatrical
n Author Michael C. Gabriele shares from “Stories from New Jersey Diners – Monuments to Community”
n Campus Walking Tour
n Rutgers American Studies Professor and Author Michael Rockland shares from “The George Washington Bridge: Poetry in Steel,” and his new novel
n Q&A Sessions: To Be Announced
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend Cocktail PartyTop off a wonderful weekend of reconnecting with sister alumnae at this festive gathering. Stay tuned for details!
Sunday, June 7, 2019
9:00 am to 11:00 am: Farewell Breakfast Location to be announced.
1975.....10:30 am1980.....10:40 am1985.....10:45 am
1990.....10:50 am1995.....10:55 am2000.....11:00 am
2005.....11:05 am2010.....11:10 am2015.....11:15 am
1960.....11:15 am1965.....11:20 am
Please note: Reunion events and schedule subject to change.
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In Memorium (continued from page 12)
Candidates for Office on the AADC Board of DirectorsCommencing July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022
Helen Elting Gehle ‘48May 14, 2019
Eleanor Stoetzel Luedke ‘48March 7, 2019
Margot Bettauer Dembo ‘50July 10, 2019
Joan Simonson Howe ‘51July 21, 2019
Sally Johnson Young ‘51August 7, 2019
Anita Goldman Hannoch ‘52September 16, 2019
Anne Sherrerd Scanlon ‘52October 19, 2019
Carole Fine Simonse ‘56August 2, 2019
Harriet Oldinsky Hems ‘58October 27, 2019
Yvonne Janicki Borowska ‘59November 8, 2019
Venita Stefanacci Passele ‘60April 18, 2019
Carol Falleni Otis ‘61July 15, 2019
Linda Morasco Borst ‘63August 23, 2019
Leah Gaskin Fitchue ‘63June 18, 2019
Christine Hallbergh Southam ‘63January 21, 2019
Denise Flaccavento Feldman ‘64October 5, 2019
Ruth Pollack Coughlin ’65December 25, 2014
Penny Gilmer ‘65September 19, 2019
Donna Swart Steiner ‘67August 6, 2019
Carol Ann Rush Travis ‘73July 12, 2019
Barbara Budnicki Boysen ‘77October 23, 2019
Cathleen Chubrick Butterfield ’79November 20, 2019
Wendy Lapidus-Saltz ‘79March 15, 2019
Marie Sabaitis Colton Bynum ‘81June 6, 2014
La Tanya Renee Hardy ‘82September 2, 2019
Veronica Latreasea Petroski ‘85August 13, 2019
Dolores Joan Zuk Graham ‘88November 2, 2019
Jeanne M. Fox ’75, Esq., PresidentJeanne has provided leadership, vision and support to the AADC, her class and our alumnae sisterhood through her generosity and dedication over more than four decades. She has served in many capacities, including as a member of the Board of Directors and previously as President. She has also served her class as President, Vice
President and current Alumnae Council representative. Jeanne has served on numerous AADC committees, including Strategic Planning and Reunion. In addition, she was as a member of the AADC Mediation and Negotiation Team that worked on the July 2016 Agreement with Rutgers Parties. She helped seek a beneficial outcome and provided a strong vision for the AADC. Jeanne shared her expertise as a lawyer and career in the highest levels of government and as venerable alumnae leader. Jeanne has received many honors, including the AADC’s Margaret T. Corwin Award, the highest recognition of service, was inducted the AADC Society of Excellence and was one of a team of recipients of the AADC Medal in 2017. At Rutgers, she was named to the Rutgers Loyal Sons and Daughters, received the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni Award and is a Trustee Emerita on the Rutgers Board of Trustees. She is retired as Commissioner of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and served as its President for the first 8 years. She also served in the cabinet of four governors. Jeanne and her husband, Stephan DeMicco, are members of the AADC Annual Appeal’s Mabel Smith Douglass Leadership Circle Cooper Society.
Helen Galt ’69, Vice President for AdministrationHelen assumed the important leadership role of AADC Acting President in July of 2019 and will serve in this role through June 30, 2020. Most recently, she served as AADC Vice President of Administration. Since retiring from a corporate career as a Senior Vice President, actuary and
risk officer at Prudential Financial, Helen became more involved and has provided vision and support to our alumnae sisterhood. She was a key member of the AADC Mediation and Negotiation Team that worked on the July 2016 Agreement with Rutgers Parties. She devoted countless hours to help determine the best course of action on behalf of the AADC. Her leadership enabled the AADC to seek a beneficial outcome and provide a strong vision for future of our alumnae organization. In addition, her knowledge, analytical and management skills provided focus and direction in her role as Chair of the AADC By-Laws Committee, which oversaw the publication of the Summary of Proposed Bylaws Changes in August, 2017. Helen was one of a team of recipients of the AADC Medal in 2017. She also proudly celebrated with classmates for the Class of 1969 Vanguard 50th Reunion and its induction into the Vanguard Fifty Society at AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2019. She and her husband, Chris Galt, are members of the AADC Annual Appeal’s Mabel Smith Douglass Leadership Circle Neilson Family Society.
Lisa Dorio Ruch ’89, Esq., TreasurerLisa has been engaged with the AADC for nearly three decades. Most recently, she served as an integral member of the AADC Nominating Committee and as Chair. She regularly participates in AADC events and programs, returning to campus in June to celebrate her 30th milestone reunion at AADC
Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2019. Previously, she served as member of the AADC Board of Directors and as Vice President of Administration. She also served as a member of the Executive Director Search Committee and as Class Secretary. Lisa is a consistent supporter of the AADC Annual Appeal and is the recipient of a 2003 AADC Alumnae Recognition Award. Lisa is a Staff Attorney with the State of New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission and has voluntarily assisted the AADC on numerous occasions over the last 25 years with pro bono legal services.
PRESIDENT
Jeanne M. Fox ’75, Esq. Personal Choice
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION
Helen Galt ’69 Personal Choice
TREASURER
Lisa Dorio Ruch ’89, Esq. Personal Choice
I will attend Spring Alumnae Council on Saturday, April 18, 2020, in the Douglass Student Center, 8:45 am to noon. 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.
I will attend the AADC Celebrates Founders Day featuring the AADC Awards Presentation & Luncheon, noon to 2:00 pm, Douglass Student Center; cost is $40.
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Register online at www.douglassalumnae.org/events
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 2019-2020 Associate Alumnae of Douglass College Annual Appeal year began on July 1, 2019, and ends on June 30, 2020. Please cast your vote below, complete this form, including your name and address at the bottom, and returnit to the AADC at the Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center in the enclosed Annual Appeal envelope (with contribution, if applicable). All ballots must be received no later than March 27, 2020, at the close of business.
Please register my vote for the following candidates for office commencing July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022:
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ANNUAL REPORT ISSUEJanuary 2020
POSTMASTER:TIME-DATED MATERIAL
Highlights from Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019Dean Cobb, “Having the Conversation: Sexual Violence and the Black Woman.” The AADC Young Alumnae Network (YAN) continued its Sisterhood Book Club & Book Swap and hosted the popular YAN-O-Ween and time for knitting and crafts at YAN Cabin Fever & Sweet Treat Competition. The AADC proudly launched the new Evergreen Affinity Network, welcoming all alumnae, especially those who previously served as Douglass tour guides and campus recruiters.
The AADC Regional Connection Groups remained active and helped connect alumnae to one another across the country. The Washington, DC, Area Regional Connection Group held
a Summer Alumnae Gathering hosted in the home of Elizabeth Trocolli Boris ’64. The AADC Southern New Jersey Regional Connection Group toured Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market, followed by lunch. Many more enjoyed a free movie screening in Cherry Hill, both provided by Kristin Long ‘70. The AADC New York City Regional Connection Group continued to gather and dine together at museums and Broadway shows.
We honored our very own at the 2018 AADC Society of Excellence Induction Ceremony and at the 2019 AADC Celebrates Founders Day and Alumnae Awards Luncheon.
From left: AADC Smart Talks Lunch & Learn Presentation at the AADC; AADC Alumnae Reunion Weekend 2019; AADC Mabel’s Alumnae Mentoring Program 2018-2019; Young Alumnae Network Reunion Weekend Paint ‘N Pour Saturday Afternoon Session
Photos by Andrea Kane and Steve Goodman
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Vote for Candidates for Office on the AADC Board of Directors: See Official Ballot on page 15
