FROM THE… Alumnae Council

By Tarin Heilman Horan 1993, President

As representatives of the Alumnae Association, the Alumnae Council is tasked with supporting the mission and purpose of the Association by promoting connection among alumnae and fostering collaboration between the alumnae and the School. We ensure that alumnae are heard, supported, valued, and respected; we uphold the School’s Strategic Priorities and reflect the mission of the School, which is to help every student and alumna explore her unique voice and share the spirit, ideals, and traditions of Foxcroft by continuing to learn and lead beyond graduation.

One of our key objectives is to stay in touch with our diverse alumnae body. We must constantly ask ourselves, as a representative body, if the Alumnae Council is providing the strategic direction for our Association and opportunities for its members to connect with each other and the School. Are we inviting all of our Association’s members to participate? Are we making ourselves and the business of the Council accessible? And, are we representing all the threads of the fabric that make up our constituency, an alumnae body more than 3,000 strong?

With these questions and our mission and purpose in mind, the Alumnae Council reviewed its current structure to see if it was meeting the needs of our Association. It was decided that, while essentially it was, there were minor changes that could have a huge impact on efforts to expand our global reach, foster belonging, increase volunteer opportunities, and strengthen relationships between alumnae and with the School.

I am pleased to share with you the new structure that the Alumnae Council adopted in November 2022. This structure builds off the existing four sub-committees of the Alumnae Council: the Reunion Committee, the Social Committee, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee, and the Alumnae Outreach Committee. The newly formed Nominating Committee will oversee the institution of the bylaws, receive nominations for new members, and ensure that the Alumnae Council is adhering to its mission and purpose.

In addition, several existing committees have been expanded to include subcommittees and affinity groups. Many of you requested a professional networking subcommittee which was added to the Social Committee. Under the Alumnae Outreach Committee, we created a Class Representative subcommittee and a Giving/Fundraising subcommittee. Finally, we created a Reunion Chair subcommittee under the

Reunion Committee. And there is plenty of room to grow!

For example, there is space for different affinity groups, such as international, BIPOC, and Black Alumnae under the DEIB Committee. The intent is that each committee and subcommittee of the Council will work side-by-side to achieve their individual goals, which, when combined, will serve to support the Alumnae Council’s collective goals of inclusion, engagement, and creating a sense of belonging within our Alumnae Association.

I am excited about the new opportunities this structure provides for all our members. As we develop these new areas, I invite you to follow our progress by signing into myFoxcroft and visiting the Alumnae Association tile. Please continue to share ideas and suggestions with us by reaching out to me or Lindsey Stokes, Associate Director of Alumnae Engagement, at 540.687.4514 or lindsey.stokes@foxcroft.org

Out & About

Gatherings around the country — whether official Foxcroft events attended by Head of School Cathy McGehee, or informal outings organized locally — celebrate the shared experience of Foxcroft. Visit www.foxcroft.org/alumnae to see if there are any upcoming events near you!

Greenwich, CT

Cathy and Board of Trustees Chair Kate Hastings 1978 had a wonderful visit with Elaine Velaochaga Ubina 1984 at the Field Club in Greenwich, CT, September 2022.

Washington, DC

The Army and Navy Club in Washington, DC, provided the perfect venue for parents and alumnae to connect in June 2022 and learn about the exciting future plans of the School. Many thanks to our host and sponsor, Carol

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Nashville, TN

Board of Trustees member Lisa Bard Knowles 1978, Cathy, and Lauren Peake Murphy 1995 enjoying a night out to dinner at ‘etc.’ restaurant in Nashville, October 2022.

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New York, NY

Many thanks to Board Chair Kate Hastings 1978 for hosting a beautiful event in New York City at The University Club in October 2022, where six decades of alumnae gathered to hear about the incredible life of Miss Charlotte in “Miss Charlotte Haxall Noland: A Trailblazing Educator and Civil Servant” presented by Cathy McGehee.

7. Caroline Coleman 1972, Event Sponsor Erinmaura Condon, Cathy McGehee, and Host Kate Hastings 1978.

8. Calissa McNeely 2019, Rose Uran 2021.

9. Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Marion Couzens, Carrie Bassett 1984, Cathy McGehee, Kendall Blythe 1983, Sascha Douglass 1977, Jeannie Ryan 1985, Sarah Reckford Gray 1986, Courtney Maier Burbela 1985 enjoyed a lively dinner at the Colony Club in New York City, October 2022.

10. Judy Asuzu Lagrou 2004, Jessica Mirshak 2007.

11. Cathy McGehee presenting "Miss Charlotte Haxall Noland: A Trailblazing Educator and Civil Servant".

San Francisco, CA

Board of Trustees members Lizann Haag Gohring 1988 and Jeanette Jones Moore 1988, out to dinner with Cathy McGehee in San Francisco in December 2022.

Boston, MA

A spectacular lunch at Saltie Girl Restaurant in Boston in June 2022.

Black Alumnae Weekend

The second annual Black Alumnae Weekend took place in June 2022 at Foxcroft, with fun events like the exhibits at ARTECHOUSE DC.

Alumnae Social Committee Events

Equine Sports

The Social Committee organized a gathering for Twilight Polo at the Great Meadow Foundation in August and

Cup in October.

Jingle and Mingle

Foxcroft alumnae of all ages met for a festive holiday celebration at The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown in December 2022.