BSLUG Holiday Party 2016

The annual BSLUG Holiday Party will take place on Friday evening, Dec. 9 at the artist loft of our very generous host, Cowell alum, Jill Hoy.

The party is a fundraiser** for the Smith Renaissance Society, founded by Cowell alumnus Bill Dickinson. The Smith Society provides UCSC mentors, scholarships, and collegiate resources to foster children, homeless and runaway youth, orphans, and wards of the court.

Thanks to the generosity of Jill Hoy, the festivities will be held at her lovely home Somerville, Mass. You'll not only enjoy the wonderful company of fellow UCSC alums, but also partake of delicious catered delights from Dave's Fresh Pasta in Somerville. 

Friends and family are also welcome. What better way to greet the winter season!

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 9, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
WHERE: Home of Jill Hoy (near Davis Square in Somerville, Mass.)
RSVP by Friday, December 2
BYOB
Contact Beata for directions, car-pool arrangements, or any questions

**All tax-deductible donations received go directly to the Smith Renaissance Society. Contributions, large and small, are most welcome. Suggested donation: $15-25 per person. Larger donations will also be much appreciated by the Society.

BSLUG ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY & SMITH SOCIETY FUNDRAISER, FRIDAY, DEC. 4

Mark your calendars--the annual B-SLUG (Boston-area Local UC Santa Cruz Graduates) Holiday Party will take place on Friday evening, Dec. 4 at the home of fellow alum and very generous host, Sloan Nota.

The party is a fundraiser for the Smith Renaissance Society, founded by Cowell alumnus Bill Dickinson. The Smith Society provides UC Santa Cruz mentors, scholarships, and collegiate resources to foster children, homeless and runaway youth, orphans, and wards of the court. 

This year we have a VERY SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY to raise a ton of money for the Smith Renaissance Society. A matching campaign is being launched that will allow every dollar B-SLUGs donate to generate $2 in value. In addition, Bill Dickinson will match all that we raise, up to $1500. This means every dollar we donate will generate $3 of value--how fantastic is that!
WHERE: Home of Sloan Nota in Newtonville, Mass.
WHEN: Friday, Dec. 4, 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
WHAT: We'll be providing an Italian holiday feast -- you'll be bringing the good cheer!
BYOB
What better way to greet the winter season than to spend a wonderful evening with fellow UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs! Friends and family are also welcome. 

Checks should be made payable to: "UC Santa Cruz Foundation" and write in the memo line: Smith Scholarship Endowment

Mail checks to: Beata Panagopoulos, 28 Maple Ave., Apt. 3, Cambridge, MA 02139-1130. You will receive a receipt directly from UC Santa Cruz.

Post a comment on Facebook for directions, car-pool arrangements, or any questions or contact Beata directly

BSLUGS Raise $1271 for the Smith Renaissance Society at 2014 Holiday Fundraiser

The BSLUG Board thanks everyone who came to the BSLUG Holiday Party last December 6 at Kate Ellis's lovely home and also those who contributed to the fundraiser who couldn't come.  It was such a success, not only in terms of how much money we raised ($1271) for the Smith Renaissance Society, but also because it was very clear we have created a real community of slugs out here in New England.

The atmosphere of the party was very warm and merry, despite the food being cold (but delicious).  Thank you so much, Kate, for making it all possible!

The date of our spring speaker event has to be changed because we overlooked the fact that April 3 is the first day of Passover (thank you, Nancy!)

THE NEW DATE FOR UCSC ASTROPHYSICIST, ENRICO RUIZ-RAMIREZ, TO TALK WITH US IS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, IN THE EVENING at Sloan and Rob's home in West Newton.

You'll be hearing more about it soon, but in the meantime, mark your calendars!

Annual Holiday Party, Sunday p.m., Dec. 2 in Somerville, Mass.

Mark your calendars! The annual BSLUG Holiday Party will take place on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 2 at the artist loft of our very generous host, Cowell alum, Jill Hoy.

The party is a fundraiser** for the Smith Renaissance Society, founded by Cowell alumnus Bill Dickinson. The Smith Society provides UCSC mentors, scholarships, and collegiate resources to foster children, homeless and runaway youth, orphans, and wards of the court.  BREAKING NEWS: Bill Dickinson will match what we raise up to $1500!

Thanks to the generosity of Jill Hoy, the festivities will be held at her lovely home Somerville, Mass. You'll not only enjoy the wonderful company of fellow UCSC alums, but also partake of delicious catered delights from Dave's Fresh Pasta in Somerville. Friends and family are also welcome. What better way to greet the winter season!

WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 2, 4-7 p.m.
WHERE: Home of Jill Hoy (near Davis Square in Somerville, Mass.)
RSVP by Friday, Nov. 23 
BYOB

Email Beata for directions, car-pool arrangements, or any questions or call 617-491-3871 

**All tax-deductible donations received go directly to the Smith Renaissance Society. Contributions, large and small, are most welcome. Suggested donation: $15-25 per person. Larger donations will also be much appreciated by the Society. Last year we raised over $1200 - we're hoping to beat that amount this year!

Checks should be made payable to: "UC Santa Cruz Foundation" and write in the memo line: Smith Society Operating Fund SS009F 

Mail checks to: Beata Panagopoulos, 28 Maple Ave., Apt. 3, Cambridge, MA 02139-1130. You will receive a receipt directly from UCSC.

BSLUGS Raise $1263 for Smith Society--Matched by Bill Dickinson!

With much appreciation to the many generous BSLUG Holiday Party revelers who made donations on December 12 , we are thrilled to announce that we raised $1263 for the Smith Renaissance Society

The twice as great news is that Smith Society Founder and former BSLUG Bill Dickinson has matched what we raised, making our total contribution: $2526!!

A huge "THANK YOU" to Mary Jane and Peter Suzman who hosted a magnificent party and made this feat possible.

The BSLUG Board looks forward to seeing you all soon in the New Year.

May 2011 bring us Peace on Earth-
Beata, Ian, Paula, Erika, Jill, Maria, Robin, and Zoe

P.S. If you would like to help make our donation even larger, please make a check out to: "UC Santa Cruz Foundation" and write in the memo line: Smith Society Operating Fund SS009F. Mail to Beata Panagopoulos, 28 Maple Ave., Apt. 3, Cambridge, MA 02139-1130. You will receive a gift receipt directly from the University.

BSLUGS Raise $1000 at Annual Holiday Party for Smith Renaissance Society

The BSLUGs rock!! While enjoying the splendid holiday party hosted by the Suzmans' on Dec. 6, the BSLUGs raised $1000 for the Smith Renaissance Society.

A huge "THANK YOU" to Mary Jane and Peter Suzman who made this feat possible!

Happy Holidays to you all from the BSLUG Board. We look forward to seeing you soon in the New Year.

May 2010 bring us Peace on Earth-
Beata, Robin, Paula, Erika, Jill, Mariam, Ian, Carter, and Zoe

We're Almost There - Help Us Raise $1000

For those of you who were able to attend, you know that the holiday party at the Suzmans' was fabulous! The previous day's snow had created a winter wonderland effect - together with the smell of hot mulled wine, burning logs in the fireplace, fresh scones straight out of the oven and myriad other desserts and sandwiches, there was no better place to hang out and enjoy the company of fellow Santa Cruz alums.

Due to the enormous generosity of Mary Jane and Peter Suzman, we were able to make the party a fundraiser for the Smith Renaissance Society. We raised $935 which will be matched by founder, Bill Dickinson, getting us a lot more bang for our buck.

Please help us raise the last $65 to get us to our goal of $1000. Send a check made payable to "UCSC Foundation" and write in the memo line: "Smith Society Operating Fund SS009F." Send it to me at the address below. You will receive a receipt directly from UCSC for your tax deduction.

ALSO please note: we are looking for a spring 2010 speaker. If you know of a UCSC professor or researcher who will be in the Boston area during the spring semester and who would be willing to give a talk for us, let me know! Or if you, yourself, would like to give a talk or put on some other type of event, that would be great too.

Don't forget to join our B-SLUGS Facebook Group.

On behalf of the BSLUG Board, Happy Holidays!
Beata

Beata Panagopoulos
28 Maple Ave., Apt. 3
Cambridge, MA 02139-1130
tel. 617-491-3871
email: beatapana@gmail.com

Annual BSLUG Holiday Party

This year the BSLUG holiday party will be held:
Sunday, Dec. 6
3:30 - 6 p.m.
At the home of Mary Jane and Peter Suzman
14 Leonard Street, West Newton, Mass.
RSVP Deadline = Friday, Nov. 20

The party is a fundraiser for the Smith Scholastic Society/Renaissance Scholars Program, founded by Cowell alumnus Bill Dickinson. The Smith Society provides UCSC mentors, scholarships, and collegiate resources to foster children, homeless and runaway youth, orphans, and wards of the court. Bill has made an awesome offer to match all donations we raise.

Thanks to the marvelous generosity of Mary Jane and Peter Suzman, the festivities will be held for a fifth time at their home in West Newton, Mass. For all of you who have come in years past, you know this is great news. You'll not only enjoy the wonderful company of fellow UCSC alums, but also partake of an extraordinary assortment of scones, various little sandwiches, and festive sweets accompanied by Mary Jane's delicious and aromatic wine punch.

Friends and family are also welcome! It's the perfect way to greet the winter season.

Contact Beata for directions, car-pool arrangements, or any questions.
Email: beatapana@gmail.com
Tel. (h) 617-491-3871

All tax-deductible donations received go directly to the Smith Society/Renaissance Scholars Program. Contributions, large and small, are most welcome.

Suggested donation: $15-25 per person (larger donations will also be much appreciated by the Smith Renaissance Society).

Checks should be made payable to: "UC Santa Cruz Foundation" and write in the memo line: Smith Society Operating Fund SS009F

Mail to: Beata Panagopoulos, 28 Maple Ave., Apt. 3, Cambridge, MA 02139-1130.
You will receive a receipt directly from UCSC.

July 18th Cook-out and Smith Society Fundraiser in Nahant - A Wonderful Day!

Thanks to all of you who attended our Welcome to New England / Smith Society fundraiser on July 18 at Carter and Elizabeth's house in Nahant. What a great day it was - beautiful weather, delicious food prepared by Carter and Elizabeth, good friends and a relaxing, fun time. With your generous contributions to the Smith Society, we raised $820! Bill Dickinson (Cowell Pioneer Class and founder of the Smith Society) generously offered to match every dollar we raised for the Page and Eloise Smith Renaissance Society. Our donations are critical this year with the huge budget cuts the University currently faces. For more information visit the Smith Renaissance Society site. An enormous thank you goes to Carter and Elizabeth, who opened their home to us all and prepared an amazing cookout for 30 people.