As the YAAMNY board plans more programs and events for this year, we reviewed the events of 2009 and realize how much we accomplished in 2009. Did you know that last year YAAMNY sponsored/organized (either solely or in partnership with other organizations) more than 70 events (including 17 activities on Day of Service)?  In comparison to previous years, YAAMNY organized/sponsored more events in 2009 than in the past 10 years combined. 
 
More important than the number of events is how we have offered a *variety* of activities -- educational panel discussions, volunteer opportunities, career networking events, family-friendly events, art gallery tours, informal happy hours, etc. -- to address the diverse interests of our broad constituent base.
 
Many thanks to the dedicated and active YAAMNY board and committee members who have contributed a tremendous amount of time, talent, and energy to provide opportunities for alumni to gather. YAAMNY has also made a concerted effort to improve alumni outreach (through focus group sessions, more frequent newsletters, and interactive online outlets such as the YAAMNY Facebook group  -- see http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&gid=7283875910 to join). We are encouraged by alumni who have attended YAAMNY events and provided positive feedback on them.

 

However, to continue to offer these activities, we need your support. Our mission is to welcome all Yale alumni to participate without any membership dues and with minimal and reasonable event fees. To make this commitment possible we have launched a month-long Kick-Off 2010 Fundraising/Friendraising Campaign to reach out to as many alumni as we can. Please consider donating some seed money to get this year off to a great start! We welcome contributions of all amounts--even token amounts--and all types, whether in-kind donations of supplies or space, volunteer services, or great ideas. We just want you to get involved and connected with Yalies here in the city.
 
Thank you for your ongoing support of YAAMNY! Together we are building a greater sense of community for (and engagement with!) Yale's large alumni base in the metropolitan New York area.

 

Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2010!
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