PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Dear Fellow Members,

What a glorious Harvard Commencement Season!

Congratulations to the 9,000 plus graduates of the Class of 2023! It was wonderful to see all the events of commencement in their splendid glory with all the traditions that make Harvard, Harvard.

We’ve had a record number of the new alumni join our HCB community. Please greet and welcome them as you encounter them throughout the summer. They are us, and they belong. We welcome them to our community that celebrates all who gather to experience the diverse company of educated people. Many thanks to Becky Blaeser, Cheryl Moderski, Jackie Deschamps, Dan Farmer and Darius Howell from our Club’s Member Experience Team along with Valerie Phillips in our Athletic Department for all their work onboarding, orientating and engaging our new members.

We congratulate four HCB members that were recently elected to positions of leadership within the greater Harvard community.

• Geraldine Acuna-Sunshine ’92, MPP ’96 – Vice President, Board of Overseers

• Jeffrey D. Dunn ’77, M.B.A. ’81 – Board of Overseers

• Vanessa W. Liu ’96, J.D. ’03 – Board of Overseers

• Ty Moore ’06 – President, Harvard Alumni Association

Congratulations to our fellow members, we look forward to their leadership and contributions during their terms of service. Thank you for your service to the Harvard community.

The Harvard Alumni Association’s second annual Harvard Alumni Day is Friday, June 2. The HAA has planned a day of connection and fellowship for Harvard Alums. This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members back on campus. Philip W. Lovejoy, recently retired HCB Board of Governor is one of four recipients that will receive the 2023 Harvard Medal at this year’s Harvard Alumni Day. Congratulations Philip and thank you for your service to the Harvard community. You can learn more about the 2023 Harvard Medal here.

The joys of summer are upon us. As you begin your travels between Memorial Day and Labor Day, please tag us on your social media platforms. Share images of your meet ups with other members during your summer adventures helping promote the meaningful relationships that make our community so wonderful and exclusive. When you’re in town, our Member Experience team has planned some exciting events for fun and fellowship during the summer season. During June, July and August we will take a break from most of our regularly scheduled member events that are available during the academic year. Given the attendance and feedback that has been received, we are pleased that you have enjoyed your experiences. Plans are underway for a more robust and diverse schedule of events starting in September. Thank you for your support and engagement. Kudos to all who contributed to the planning and execution of our events, we are grateful for your time, talents and dedication.

Cheryl Moderski, Director of Member Relations recently celebrated 40 years of service to the Harvard Club of Boston. Cheryl is known the “Dean” of HCB employees. Cheryl’s pleasant and helpful nature along with her knowledge of everything Harvard Club of Boston is a blessing for all of us. Every member of the club has had the pleasure of encountering Cheryl during their tenure. Those who serve or have served on the Board of Governors have a special appreciation for Cheryl as she has supported our work over the years. We thank Cheryl for her loyalty and dedication to our members over the years and look forward to her continued service. Cheryl, we appreciate you!

When members ask me what they can do to assist the club, one thing always comes to mind. Spread the word, talk to fellow alumni about becoming members and invite them to do so. The most important asset of the Harvard Club of Boston is its members. Many thanks to all of you for choosing to be members of our beloved Club. Your loyalty and support make us thrive as a community, onward together. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact me directly via president@harvardclub.com.

Best regards,

Marcus O. P. DeFlorimonte gb ’95, pmd President, Harvard Club of Boston Go Crimson!