Planning

• Event Planning/Facilities (Jeff Beggs '84, Team Lead)
• Fellowship and Song (Don Sanderson '67, Team Lead)
• Financial Operations (Chris Nordhoff '92, Team Lead)
• Fund Raising/Endowment (Rich von Luhrte '67, Team Lead)
• Marketing/Communication (Joe Gradisher '79, Team Lead)
• Travel/Hospitality (Jim Walter '75, Team Lead)

All team leads together comprise a Core Team which are responsible for executing strategy and directing team activities.

Updates

150th Reunion Calendar

• 12:00 p.m. - Alumni Registration/Check-in at The League (west entrance) until 5 p.m.
• 7:30 p.m. - Current Club Rehearsal at Modern Languages Building (Alumni Welcome to Attend)
• 9:30 p.m. - Post-Rehearsal Song and Pizza Festivities at Cottage Inn (512 E. William Street)

• 9:00 a.m. - Alumni Registration/Check-in at The League (west entrance) until 5 p.m.
• 9:00 a.m. - Alumni Rehearsal Gathering at Rackham Auditorium
• 9:00 a.m. - Class Audit Opportunities for Alumni Guests (See Schedule)
• 9:30 a.m. - Four "Small Group" Rehearsals until 11:30 a.m. at various locations
• 1:30 p.m. - Alumni Rehearsal at Rackham Auditorium until 3:30 p.m.
• 1:30 p.m. - Guest Campus Tour During Alumni Rehearsal (starting from the League Lobby, north door near the Lydia Mendelssohn box office)
• 5:30 p.m. - 150th Anniversary Reception at The League
• 6:45 p.m. - 150th Anniversary Reunion Banquet at The League
• 8:30 p.m. - 150th Anniversary Reunion Banquet Program at Rackham Auditorium
• 10:30 p.m. - 150th Anniversary Reunion "Night Cap" at The League

• 9:00 a.m. - Alumni Rehearsals at various locations until 11:00 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. - Alumni Volunteer Box Lunch at The League (Ballroom)
• 1:00 p.m. - Alumni Dress Rehearsal at Hill Auditorium until 2:15 p.m.
• 3:00 p.m. - Alumni Glee Club Performances at Hill Auditorium
• 8:00 p.m. - Current Glee Club Annual Spring Concert at Hill Auditorium
• 10:30 p.m. - "After-Glow" Reception at The League (Ballroom)

• 9:00 a.m. - Farewell Brunch at The League

Here's what alumni are saying about what the 150th means to the Club

• "...this event (can be) a bridge between the past and the future...with a formal comprehensive (fund-raising) effort...to make another 150 years possible..."
• A way of "strengthening the legacy for others to follow in future generations..."
• "Further recognition of the Club as a world class men's chorus."
• "Public awareness and appreciation, fellowship, opportunity for alums to contribute recordings, photos, programs, etc. to archives."
• "Opportunities to talk, sing, drink beer-what else can we want?"
• "A chance to celebrate a milestone in the Club's history and increase UMMGC visibility."
• "Greater overall financial support for the Club from glee club alumni."
• "A growing consciousness...of the Club's integral role as a collective musical ambassador for the University."
• "Re-acquainting myself with long lost friends, basking in the music! Performing in Hill Auditorium."
• ...give current members a taste of just how important the club is to former members..."
• "Remind the University community and Ann Arbor what a rare gem the Club is."
• "...celebrate the unique male vocal blending that we all find so special."
• "Reconnecting with old friends and reliving the good old days."
• "It could lead to an alumni glee club of sorts which could participate on a semi-regular basis."
• Opportunity for "a comprehensive history with many extras-including a concert recording (which could be) marketed to all U of M grads."
• "...a strong sense of commitment from alumni to help create a future where the Glee Club can exist and thrive-a bettr connectedness that can benefit not only the Club, but also the University."
• "Recommitment to the perfection of musical performance."
• "Build greater involvement by GC alums-continuous involvement, not just periodic attendance at concerts..."
• "Development of an Alumni Council with a more active leadership role in the current strategic intentions of the Club."
• "Avenues to assist current club members with internships, job placement, etc."
• "Strong publicity for the Club and, more importantly, for the University."
• "Increased alumni engagement and involvement."
• "A new standard of practice to allow for a healthy, sustainable future while maintaining the great traditions and musical excellence of the past."