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Palo Alto Alumnae Association August 2016 Newsletter
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Hello , There has been a lot of buzz in the news this summer about books like Me Before You and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Amid the ups and downs of life, reading can
Keys to Staying Connected
be a great escape for everyone. Reading is critical for
Visit our website and like our Facebook Page to stay up to date with upcoming events and see photos of past events!
philanthropic endeavors related to reading, including
children and students of all ages to succeed. In this month's newsletter we focus on some of our association's Project READ. In other exciting news, our 2015-2016 Association President Anne Chiruvolu and her husband Pramode welcomed their baby girl, Marina Kamala, on July 31st, 2016. Congratulations Anne! As always, please reach out to Stephanie Blotner at [email protected] if you would like to nominate someone for the member spotlight or share other noteworthy info about yourself or local Kappas for future monthly newsletters.
Kappas in the Olympics This year seven Kappas are competing in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Four of the seven Kappas are from our local Stanford chapter. Be sure to tune in to cheer them on. They include: Diving • Kassidy Cook, Stanford University
Look out for more Kappa news in our official 2016 Newsletter next month!
Rowing • Eleanor (Elle) Logan, Stanford University, Gold medalist 2008 and 2012 • Genevra (Gevvie) Stone, Princeton University Soccer • Kelley O'Hara, Stanford University, Gold medalist 2012 Water Polo • Melissa (Mel) Seidemann, Stanford University, Gold medalist 2012
August 2016 Member Spotlight: Sue Mumby
Cycling • Kristin Armstrong, University of Idaho, Gold medalist 2008 and 2016 • Evelyn Stevens, Dartmouth College
Reader's Korner Read any good books lately? If so, share it with your Kappa sisters in our monthly newsletter! Send an email to Stephanie at [email protected] with the book name, author, copyright date, and a sentence about why you liked it!
Sue Mumby was initiated as a Kappa at Purdue University and recently moved to the Bay Area from the Fairfield, Ct area. We are lucky to have her as the new Palo Alto Alumnae Association Philanthropy Chair! Check out our Q&A with Sue below. Q: Where are you from? A: I was born in Evanston, IL and raised in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Barbi Phelps-Sandall recommends The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt (2013). If you
Q: Where is your favorite place to spend time in
didn't know, Donna Tartt was a Kappa at Mississippi University! Barbi says "I started reading it last
California?
weekend... it's gripping. I give it 4 Gold Keys!"
terrace at the Ritz.
A: Proximity to Half Moon Bay is such an amazing treat, especially the stunning views from the pathways and
Q: What is your favorite band? A: Paul Simon's "Graceland" goes back many years and will always stop me in my tracks! Q: As our new Philanthropy Chair, what are you most excited for our organization to work on this year? A: The upcoming Santa Clara/UC Berkeley GIRLS
Up Next!
Academy with its mission to foster confidence, strength, and leadership in 50 middle school girls is very exciting!
Picchetti Hike & Picnic Saturday, Aug. 20th Kappas & Friends! • 8:30am Picchetti Ranch Preserve
Q: What is your favorite Kappa memory?
• 11:30 picnic lunch at winery Nancy Westcott for details at: [email protected] or
A: That's an easy one... initiation!
650-324-4225
Project READ We're supporting Project READ again with donated books! Please bring books to any of our events this year and we will deliver the books to this free, volunteer-based literacy program that supports academically at-risk students of all ages, families, and seniors in the Redwood City community at large as well as correctional facilities. Loyally, Sue Mumby Philanthropy Chair
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Hello , There has been a lot of buzz in the news this summer about books like Me Before You and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Amid the ups and downs of life, reading can
Keys to Staying Connected
be a great escape for everyone. Reading is critical for
Visit our website and like our Facebook Page to stay up to date with upcoming events and see photos of past events!
philanthropic endeavors related to reading, including
children and students of all ages to succeed. In this month's newsletter we focus on some of our association's Project READ. In other exciting news, our 2015-2016 Association President Anne Chiruvolu and her husband Pramode welcomed their baby girl, Marina Kamala, on July 31st, 2016. Congratulations Anne! As always, please reach out to Stephanie Blotner at [email protected] if you would like to nominate someone for the member spotlight or share other noteworthy info about yourself or local Kappas for future monthly newsletters.
Kappas in the Olympics This year seven Kappas are competing in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Four of the seven Kappas are from our local Stanford chapter. Be sure to tune in to cheer them on. They include: Diving • Kassidy Cook, Stanford University
Look out for more Kappa news in our official 2016 Newsletter next month!
Rowing • Eleanor (Elle) Logan, Stanford University, Gold medalist 2008 and 2012 • Genevra (Gevvie) Stone, Princeton University Soccer • Kelley O'Hara, Stanford University, Gold medalist 2012 Water Polo • Melissa (Mel) Seidemann, Stanford University, Gold medalist 2012
August 2016 Member Spotlight: Sue Mumby
Cycling • Kristin Armstrong, University of Idaho, Gold medalist 2008 and 2016 • Evelyn Stevens, Dartmouth College
Reader's Korner Read any good books lately? If so, share it with your Kappa sisters in our monthly newsletter! Send an email to Stephanie at [email protected] with the book name, author, copyright date, and a sentence about why you liked it!
Sue Mumby was initiated as a Kappa at Purdue University and recently moved to the Bay Area from the Fairfield, Ct area. We are lucky to have her as the new Palo Alto Alumnae Association Philanthropy Chair! Check out our Q&A with Sue below. Q: Where are you from? A: I was born in Evanston, IL and raised in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Barbi Phelps-Sandall recommends The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt (2013). If you
Q: Where is your favorite place to spend time in
didn't know, Donna Tartt was a Kappa at Mississippi University! Barbi says "I started reading it last
California?
weekend... it's gripping. I give it 4 Gold Keys!"
terrace at the Ritz.
A: Proximity to Half Moon Bay is such an amazing treat, especially the stunning views from the pathways and
Q: What is your favorite band? A: Paul Simon's "Graceland" goes back many years and will always stop me in my tracks! Q: As our new Philanthropy Chair, what are you most excited for our organization to work on this year? A: The upcoming Santa Clara/UC Berkeley GIRLS
Up Next!
Academy with its mission to foster confidence, strength, and leadership in 50 middle school girls is very exciting!
Picchetti Hike & Picnic Saturday, Aug. 20th Kappas & Friends! • 8:30am Picchetti Ranch Preserve
Q: What is your favorite Kappa memory?
• 11:30 picnic lunch at winery Nancy Westcott for details at: [email protected] or
A: That's an easy one... initiation!
650-324-4225
Project READ We're supporting Project READ again with donated books! Please bring books to any of our events this year and we will deliver the books to this free, volunteer-based literacy program that supports academically at-risk students of all ages, families, and seniors in the Redwood City community at large as well as correctional facilities. Loyally, Sue Mumby Philanthropy Chair
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