BSLUGS Annual Meeting

It's time for the annual BSLUG planning meeting and elections.

Please come if you can - it's your chance to become involved with the Board and make a difference in what we do as a local alumni chapter. It's actually a lot of fun, so think about it and come check it out.

WHEN: Monday, May 12, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Flatbread Company at 45 Day Street, Somerville, MA (Davis Square)

This is when we begin planning our events for the year ahead. Do you have any ideas or suggestions about what you'd like us to do? Come to the Board meeting or send Beata an email (beata-dot-Panagopoulos-at-Verizonnet)!

It is also when we elect our board members - we always welcome new folks to the Board. Maybe you'd like to start as a Member-at-Large? Come to the Board meeting or email Beata.

Please RSVP by Sunday, May 11 if you plan on coming.

The BSLUG alumni group is a grassroots organization whose purpose is to provide opportunities for UCSC alums in the New England region to get together, have fun, network and support the educational and social ideals of our alma mater.

We hope to see you at the meeting!

Spring Speaker Dinner Event Friday Evening April 25

Come one, come all – the BSLUGS are hosting another fabulous evening for UCSC alumni in West Newton!  Join us for a provocative presentation and discussion with UCSC politics professor Dan Wirls.

"Partisanship and Constitutionalism:  Why We Let the Former Determine the Latter, and Why that is a Very Bad Idea"

Friday, April 25, 2014
7:30-9:30 p.m.
At the home of the Suzmans in West Newton, Mass.
Dessert reception with presentation to follow.

WHAT:  a fascinating talk, interesting discussion with fellow UCSC alums, and delightful dessert created  by chef extraordinaire and our host, Mary Jane Suzman.

WHEN: Friday, April 25
7:30 p.m. dessert | 8:15 p.m. talk begins

WHERE: at the home of Mary Jane and Peter Suzman
14 Leonard Ave., West Newton, MA

RSVP to Beata on Facebook or by email (beata.panagopoulos@verizon.net) by Friday, April 18
Cost: $5 cash at the door

BSLUGS Raise Almost $1000 for Smith Renaissance Society - to be matched!

Update on the BSLUG Holiday Fundraiser for the Smith Renaissance Society:  we raised $952 which will be matched by Smith Society founder and Pioneer Class Slug, Bill Dickinson.  (This amount includes any matching donations by employers.)

Thanks to each and everyone of you for reaching deep into your pockets to give!

The holiday party hosted by Jennifer Anderson was a wonderful success.  It was a relaxing chance to catch up with each others lives.  The plentiful dinner of burritos and salad from Herrera's was delicious; Zoe Rath's delicious cookies and the hot apple cider hit the sweet spot.  Thank you, Jennifer, for opening your lovely home to us and making us all feel welcome!

The BSLUG Board wishes you all a very Happy New Year and hopes 2014 brings much prosperity to UC Santa Cruz!