Cornell Alumni Association of
Events
Schedule for 2007-2008
Oct.
6, 2007 Community Service
Project: Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup
For
ten years Cornell alumni have kept a two mile stretch of I-81 free of litter
through our famous Cornell Refuse Analysis Project (CRAP). Free CAACNY t-shirt to all
newcomers. Join fellow volunteers
for a meal, as well! On Saturdays,
breakfast at Firekeeper’s Diner before clean-up. On Mondays, dinner at Danzer’s
Restaurant after clean-up.
This
event re-occurs on Saturday, April 19, Monday, June 16, and Monday, August 18,
2008.
Time: October 6 & April
19: 9:00 A.M. (8:00 A.M., optional
breakfast)
June
16 & August 18: 6:00 P.M.
– 7:30 P.M. (optional dinner to follow)
Location: Meet at
the Firekeeper's Diner at the Nedrow exit.
Contact: Bruce Simmons '73, 315-682-7603,
simmonsb@upstate.edu.
Oct.
18, 2007 International Spirit of
Zinck's Night!
Join thousands of Cornellians
in celebrating the longstanding tradition of Zinck's Night. Happy hour will include free appetizers,
cash bar, and door prizes!
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Location: Empire Brewing Company,
Contact: Christa
Glazier '01 at cjc31@cornell.edu
Oct. 25,
2007 Cornell Alumni Admissions
Ambassador Network (CAAAN) Kick-Off Dinner.
CAAAN
is comprised of over 6700 Cornellians worldwide who are the frontline of
contact for prospective Cornellians.
CAAAN members talk one-on-on with Cornell applicants during the application
process. The
All
current and prospective CAAAN members are invited to attend the kick-off
dinner. Important changes to this
year’s application process will be reviewed, so attendance is
particularly important for all volunteers.
Time: 6:00P.M. Social Hour,
7:00 P.M. Dinner, 9:30 P.M. Meeting
Location:
Kelley’s Restaurant,
Contact: Jim
Miller '69, CAAAN Chair, 315-422-4818 or jgm27@cornell.edu (RSVP required)
Jan. 10, 2008 Reception
for Cornell Applicants.
Applicants
to Cornell and their parents will hear from a panel of enthusiastic current
students about the realities of the Cornell experience. Alumni are invited to
attend to offer their insights to applicants and their families. Light
refreshments. Co-sponsored by the Cornell Women's Club.
Time: 7:30 P.M. – 9:30
P.M.
Location:
Contact: Jim Miller '69, CAAAN chair, 315-422-4818 or jgm27@cornell.edu
Jan. 25,
2008 The 10th Annual "Far Above Cayuga’s
Wineries" Benefit Wine Tasting and Silent Auction.
This
favorite event features over 70 wines from over 16 Finger Lakes Wineries
operated by Cornellians. Proceeds
from this event will support our 4th CAACNY Scholarship endowment at Cornell
-the new Bob Bitz CAACNY Scholarship.
Silent auction will include Cornell memorabilia as well as wines and
gift certificates from both
Time: 5:30 P.M. – 8:30
P.M.
Location: Rosamond Gifford Zoo at
Contact: To donate auction items, buy program ads, or for
tickets to buy/sell, contact Jim Miller '69, 315-422-4818, jgm27@cornell.edu.
Mar. 1, 2008
Get insight into the
inspiration and craftsmanship that has made Stickley
Time: 10:00 AM
Location:
Contact: David Duerr '77, dduerr@syracusechamber.com
Apr. 12, 2008 Barden
Homes Tour
Tour Barden Homes'
state-of-the-art production facility and see what has made it one of CNY's
fastest growing companies.
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Barden Homes,
Contact: David Duerr '77, dduerr@syracusechamber.com
Join other young (or young at
heart) alumni to celebrate the end of Cornell's academic year here in
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Location:
Contact: Christa Glazier '01 at cjc31@cornell.edu.
May 2008 Annual
Spring Book Award Dinner
Help
us honor outstanding local high school students (and prospective Cornellians)
at this annual event, as we present the 2008 Cornell Book Awards. This annual dinner is also san excellent
opportunity to connect with local alumni from every decade and enjoy an
excellent speaker with a Cornell connection.
Exact
Date, Time, Location and Speaker to be announced.
Contact: Lindsey
Hazelton, ’94, lhazelton@hancocklaw.com
Spring 2008
Watch your e-mail for further
details about registration deadline and cost. Contact Christa Glazier '01
at cjc31@cornell.edu,
if you are interested in joining a team! See below for further
information.
July - Aug.
2008
Meet
up with other young (or young at heart) alumni for a summer beach volleyball
league. Games are played on
Wednesday nights. Cost will be
determined based on the number of participants.
Time: Game start times vary each week.
Location: Trappers Pizza Pub,
Contact: Christa
Glazier '01, cjc31@cornell.edu
Aug. 4, 2008 4th
Annual Freshman Send-Off Picnic
Help
us send off the Cornell Class of 2012 in style! Price: $5 and a dish to pass
for alumni, but free to CAACNY Members, families of freshmen, and current
students. Enjoy Cornell's famous Barbequed Chicken!
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Location:
Contact: Kristen Smith '96, 315-422-0795, ked1@cornell.edu.