Alumnae Weekend brochure invite

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TO REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE:

www.wesleyancollege.edu/reunionregistration

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Uncommon Women on Common Ground

Nonprofit Organization U. S. Postage PAID Macon, GA Permit No. 3

Registration Form Name Class Year

Wesleyan Women - remarkable, extraordinary, exceptional, original connected by a special sense of place and time, always in step with history.

o Check if you are a Conservatory alumna Name as you want it on your name tag (Include maiden name) Address

This April, follow the footsteps of the past and return to Wesleyan.

City State

Zip

Home Phone

Come back to where it all began, meet your sisters on Common Ground, and leave your footprint on the future.

Cell Phone Email Please check if new: o address o phone o email

We look forward to seeing you on April 19, 20, & 21, 2013!

Spouse/Guest’s name if attending

Rita Parker McGarity ’75

Name, class year, and relationship to other alumnae relatives attending Alumnae Weekend 2013

Alumnae Weekend Chair

Uncommon Women on Common Ground Wesleyan College Alumnae Weekend 2013 / April 19, 20, & 21

1928 1933 1938

2003 2008 2012

Alumnae Weekend 2013 April 19, 20, & 21

www.wesleyancollege.edu

Wesleyan College 4760 Forsyth Road Macon, Georgia 31210

Be sure to complete information on reverse side before mailing.

1928 1933 1938 1943 1948 1953 1958 1963 1968 1973 1978 1983 1988 1993 1998

I would like to make a gift to the Annual Fund. o My gift is enclosed with a separate check. o I am donating online at: www.wesleyancollege.edu/give

Reunion Years

1943 1948 1953

1958 1963 1968

1973 1978 1983

1988 1993 1998

2003 2008 2012

Reunions are celebrated at five-year intervals. All alumnae are invited to this reunion and to every Alumnae Weekend.


TO REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE:

www.wesleyancollege.edu/reunionregistration

(Please Print)

Uncommon Women on Common Ground

Nonprofit Organization U. S. Postage PAID Macon, GA Permit No. 3

Registration Form Name Class Year

Wesleyan Women - remarkable, extraordinary, exceptional, original connected by a special sense of place and time, always in step with history.

o Check if you are a Conservatory alumna Name as you want it on your name tag (Include maiden name) Address

This April, follow the footsteps of the past and return to Wesleyan.

City State

Zip

Home Phone

Come back to where it all began, meet your sisters on Common Ground, and leave your footprint on the future.

Cell Phone Email Please check if new: o address o phone o email

We look forward to seeing you on April 19, 20, & 21, 2013!

Spouse/Guest’s name if attending

Rita Parker McGarity ’75

Name, class year, and relationship to other alumnae relatives attending Alumnae Weekend 2013

Alumnae Weekend Chair

Uncommon Women on Common Ground Wesleyan College Alumnae Weekend 2013 / April 19, 20, & 21

1928 1933 1938

2003 2008 2012

Alumnae Weekend 2013 April 19, 20, & 21

www.wesleyancollege.edu

Wesleyan College 4760 Forsyth Road Macon, Georgia 31210

Be sure to complete information on reverse side before mailing.

1928 1933 1938 1943 1948 1953 1958 1963 1968 1973 1978 1983 1988 1993 1998

I would like to make a gift to the Annual Fund. o My gift is enclosed with a separate check. o I am donating online at: www.wesleyancollege.edu/give

Reunion Years

1943 1948 1953

1958 1963 1968

1973 1978 1983

1988 1993 1998

2003 2008 2012

Reunions are celebrated at five-year intervals. All alumnae are invited to this reunion and to every Alumnae Weekend.


Schedule of Events FRIDAY, APRIL 19 11:30am Early registration for the Class of 1963 and classes before 1963. Foyer, Candler Alumnae Center. Enjoy Lemonade on the Lawn in front of Candler. 12:30pm Luncheon honoring the Class of 1963 and classes before 1963. Entertainment by The Wesleyannes. Oval Hall, Candler Alumnae Center. 2-5:30pm Registration. Foyer, Candler Alumnae Center. 2:30-3:30pm What’s New at Wesleyan. A Conversation with President Ruth Knox ’75. Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building. 2:30-5:30pm Taylor on Tour. Join Wesleyan professors and students for a guided tour of renovated Taylor Hall. Transportation available from Candler Alumnae Center. Believe, Learn, Serve: Nursing at Wesleyan. Join Wesleyan’s Dean of Nursing Judy Lott, PhD, and her staff for a tour of the new nursing facilities in Munroe Science Center. Transportation available from Candler Alumnae Center. 3-4pm Back to College: “Reverberations” Art Exhibit. Professor of Art Libby Bailey, PhD, will give a gallery talk on her oil paintings and her book, Gravity in Art. Cowles Myles Collier East Gallery, Porter Fine Arts Building. 6pm Celebration Concert. Wesleyan College music faculty, The Wesleyannes, and reunion class alumnae perform live on stage. Porter Family Memorial Auditorium. 7:15-8:30pm The Presidents’ Reception. Hosted by Wesleyan College President Ruth Knox, Wesleyan College Alumnae Association President Ashley Garrett ’90, and Past Presidents of the Wesleyan College Alumnae Association. By reservation only. Ticket required. Oval Hall, Candler Alumnae Center. 8:30pm Scheduled Reunion Class Parties. SATURDAY, APRIL 20 8-9:15am Strawberry Breakfast. All classes, Conservatory and College. Burden Parlor and Mount Vernon Porch, Olive Swann Porter Building. Ticket required. 9-11am Late Registration. Limited seating available for food events. The Loggia. 9:30-10:30am Reunion Class Meetings. Assigned areas. Non-reunion class alumnae meet in Hurdle Café, Olive Swann Porter Building. 10:20am Seniors and Candlelighters Assemble. Benson Room, Candler Alumnae Center. 10:45am Alumnae assemble for Parade of Classes. Tate Quadrangle. 11am Wesleyan College Alumnae Association Annual Meeting. Porter Family Memorial Auditorium. 1pm Luncheon. By reservation only. Ticket required. Anderson Dining Hall. 2:15-2:45pm AAR Drop-In. Meet with Alumnae Admissions Director Tracy Ward Tilley ’89 about how you can become an Alumnae Admissions Representative (AAR) and recruit students for Wesleyan. Benson Room, Candler Alumnae Center. 2:15-3:15pm Masterworks on the Move. This important art exhibit of American paintings will be traveling to museum venues throughout the country. Join Lisa Sloben ’00, Director of the Center for Arts, for a gallery talk and preview of the exhibit. Cowles Myles Collier West Gallery, Porter Fine Arts Building. 2:15-4:30pm Trolley Tours of Campus. Depart from Candler Alumnae Center. Tours leave at 2:15 and 3:15pm. Guided by Wesleyan students. 2:15-5:30pm Nursing Program Open House. Tour Wesleyan’s new nursing facilities in Munroe Science Center at your leisure. Transportation available from Candler Alumnae Center. Spirit Showcase: STUNT costumes, scrapbooks, t-shirts, etc. Bring your favorite Wesleyan treasures to share in this exhibit of reunion class memorabilia. Enjoy a visual display honoring Julia Munroe Woodward ’34, “Miss Julia,” and sign a tribute book for her family. Exhibit Director Flo Williams Douglas ’67. Oval Hall, Candler Alumnae Center. Self-Guided Campus Tour. Maps provided in tote bags and available at Registration.

2:15-5:30pm Taylor on Tour. Visit newly renovated Taylor Hall with student docents. Transportation available from Candler Alumnae Center. 4-5pm Cabin Fever in the Arboretum. Visit Anderson Cabin, the new Ellen Ann Edenfield Pavilion, and explore Wesleyan’s nature trails on back campus with Professor of Biology Jim Ferrari, PhD. Depart from Mathews Athletic Center. Locker rooms open. Shuttle available from Loggia to Mathews. 4pm Alumnae/Student Soccer Game: The Tradition Continues. Use locker rooms in Mathews Athletic Center. Shuttle available from Loggia to the game. 6:30-8pm Food and Fun by the Fountain. Enjoy southern picnic fare and entertainment that includes a special Washboard Band reunion performance with President Knox. Rain location: Anderson Dining Hall. Ticket required. 8pm Scheduled Reunion Class Parties. SUNDAY, APRIL 21 8:30am Continental Breakfast. Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building. Ticket required. 9am Morning Watch. Worship service led by members of the Class of 1963. Mount Vernon Porch.

ADDITIONAL EVENTS and INFORMATION

Lemonade on the Lawn. Meet members of the Alumnae Association’s Board of Managers to learn how you can volunteer for Wesleyan. Lawn in front of Candler Alumnae Center. Alumnae Marketplace on the Loggia. Enjoy shopping from a selection of special gifts promoted by alumnae for alumnae, including book signings by alumnae authors. Sales benefit the College. Friday, 2-4pm and Saturday, 2-5pm. Golden Heart Challenge Wall: Sisterhood is Calling. Visit the Golden Heart Classroom in Munroe Science Center (Room 203). The Golden Hearts challenge all Pirate, GK, and PK classes to name three additional classrooms so all four sisterhood classes will be honored. Contact the Advancement Office at 478-757-5170 to learn how your class can name a classroom and get a wall! On Common Ground: Wesleyan’s Living History Program. Meet and be greeted by student interpreters representing Wesleyannes from the 1830s to 1980s. Step into Wesleyan’s past! Special Bookstore Hours: Friday, 8:30-5pm; Saturday, 10-4pm (Closed from 12-1pm). Sisters 4 Sisters Porch Party. For Classes 2001-2012. 5pm Saturday at Jones Hall Back Porch. President Knox will meet with and recognize members of this Young Alumnae annual fund giving program. Come learn about Sisters 4 Sisters. All class members welcome. SLI Reunion. Summer Leadership Institute alumnae are invited to celebrate 12 years of travel, educational, and philanthropic experiences as members of this prestigious program. Join SLI trustee sponsors, faculty sponsors, and other SLI alumnae on Saturday, 7:30pm at Bradley House. Hosted by President Ruth Knox. Thanks – A Thousandfold! For members of the Catherine Brewer Benson Society. Invitation only. 6pm Saturday in Burden Parlor. President Ruth Knox will toast alumnae who have given $1,000 or more to the Benson Society during this academic year. Gifts and pledges must be received by April 12th in order to attend. For more information, contact the Advancement Office at 478-757-5170. Visit the Confucius Institute and Chinese Art Gallery. Located on the ground floor of the Willet Library, the new Confucius Institute fosters inter-cultural exchange, serves as a resource for Chinese studies, and celebrates the historic connection between Wesleyan College and China. Weekend Workout. Use Mathews Fitness Center facilities. Locker rooms available. Friday, 7am-9pm and Saturday, 9am-6pm. For Men Only. Wesleyan Behind the Scenes. Saturday, April 20, 9:30am. Meet at the Loggia. Explore the inner workings of campus buildings with Rick Maier, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs. Tour includes the Student Center, Auditorium, Gym, Old Physical Plant, Arboretum, Mathews Athletic Center and more! Combination walking and riding tour. Men’s Lounge: Located in Hurdle Café, Olive Swann Porter Building.

Housing Information Comfort Suites (Classes of 1948, 1958 & 1968) I-475 Exit 9, Zebulon Road 120 Plantation Inn Drive, Macon, GA 31210 Rate: $85 Phone: 478-314-5130 Fairfield Inn Macon -West (Class of 1973, 1978, 2008) I-475 Exit 9, Zebulon Road 110 Plantation Inn Drive, Macon, GA 31210 Rate: $73 Phone: 478-474-9922 Homewood Suites by Hilton (Classes 1963, 1983, 1993) I-75 Exit 172, Bass Road 1514 Bass Road, Macon, GA 31210 Rate: $106 King 1 Bedroom / King Studio Suite Phone: 478-477-9776 La Quinta Inn (Class of 1953) I-75 Exit 169, Arkwright Road 3944 River Place Drive, Macon, GA 31210 Rate: $79 Phone: 478-475-0206 Ext. 6 Springhill Suites Macon by Marriott (Classes of 1988, 1998 & 2003) I-75 Exit 171, Riverside Drive 4630 Sheraton Drive, Macon, GA 31210 Rate: $62 Single / $72 Double Phone: 478-803-9100 Sleep Inn (Class of 2012) I-475 Exit 9, Zebulon Road 140 Plantation Inn Drive, Macon, GA 31210 Rate: $64.99 Phone: 478-476-8111

Reservations

Make your reservations directly with the hotel or inn. Tell the reservationist you are attending Wesleyan Alumnae Weekend and provide your class year. For a listing of other hotels in the Macon area or for maps, please check the following websites: cityofmacon.net or maconga.org.

Airport Shuttle Service

Available between Atlanta International Airport and Macon via Groome Transportation, Inc. (groometrans.com). $36/adult one-way; $67/ adult round-trip. Go to South Terminal Ground Transportation and look for Green Row, parking slots 12 to 15 for “Macon” Groome. Call 478-471-1616 or 1-800-537-7903 for more information and cost for hotel drop-off.

TO REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE:

www.wesleyancollege.edu/reunionregistration

Reservations FRIDAY EVENTS Number Attending............................................... Cost A. ____ Luncheon honoring the Class of 1963 and classes before 1963 B. ____ “What’s New at Wesleyan” with Ruth Knox C. ____ Taylor Hall/Nursing Program Tour D. ____ Back to College: Gallery Talk & Exhibit E. ____ Celebration Concert in Porter Auditorium F. ____ Presidents’ Reception (Ticket required).... @ $35_____ o Class of 2012 only (No charge) Oval Hall, Candler Alumnae Center SATURDAY EVENTS G. ____ Strawberry Breakfast (Ticket required).....@ $10______ H. ____ Annual Meeting I. ____ Luncheon (Ticket required)......................@ $15______ J. ____ Art Exhibit: Masterworks on the Move K. ____ Trolley Tours of Campus (Guided) L. ____ Open House: Taylor Hall/Nursing Program M. ____ Spirit Showcase: Memorabilia Exhibit N. ____ Cabin Fever in the Arboretum O. ____ Alumnae/Student Soccer Game I will be a: o Player o Spectator P. ____ Picnic by the Fountain (Ticket required).....@ $12______ SUNDAY EVENTS Q. ____ Continental Breakfast (Ticket required)...@ $6______ R. ____ Morning Watch Worship Service Reunion Year Class Photo ...............................@ $11______ (Reunion year class photos taken immediately after Annual Meeting.)

REGISTRATION FEE (Required for alumnae only)....... +$30.00 Add $10 Late Fee if paid after April 12 Total Enclosed....... $______ o My check payable to Wesleyan College is enclosed. Please bill my o Visa o Mastercard o Amex Acct # Exp date / Name on card Complete information on reverse side before mailing.

Mail Check to: Wesleyan College Alumnae Office 4760 Forsyth Road • Macon, GA 31210 Reservations needed by April 12 Meals by Reservation Only. Tickets required. (No refunds on food events) Limited seating for meals at Late Registration.


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