UMMGC ALUMNI NETWORK (‘A-NET’)
WHAT IS THE A-NET? HOW DO I BECOME A PART OF IT?
What is the Mission?
The Mission of the UMMGC Alumni Network (“A-Net”) is to foster engagement/build community among students/alumni of the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club by offering opportunities to connect, support, and perform. It was founded in April 2011, as an outgrowth of the 150th Reunion in 2010 when 400+ alumni attended and seven prior directors lead alumni choruses: Patterson, Johnson, Gardner, Bloom, Blackstone, Lusmann, and Rardin.
Who does it represent?
2,500 living UMMGC alumni.
100+ contributing (dues-paying) members.
Who leads this group?
President: Sky Lance ‘83
Treasurer: Michael Foley ‘80
Secretary: Todd Bakal ‘89
Director Emeritus: Steve Ramsey ‘67
Other Board Members: Ben Saukas ‘07; Ben Rizzo ’12; Scott Venman ’10; Matthew Griffith ‘12; Reid Wagstaff ’56; Matt Hill ’14; Michael Ferrante ‘93; Steven Fisher ‘13
What does the group do?
Hosts alumni reunions for classes celebrating key graduation or tour anniversaries.
Organizes alumni choruses to sing with Club at Spring/Fall Hill.
Arranges “tour intersects” that have included Ft. Lauderdale, NYC, Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, DC, and Los Angeles.
Sponsors White Tie & Tailgate for students/alumni to gather on a key football Saturday.
Makes annual $500 contributions to sponsor an M song at Spring and Fall Hill concerts.
Communicates with alumni about upcoming alumni/student events.
Partners with alumni groups for other world-class university Glee Clubs.
Through annual memberships, raises contributions to run events and make gifts to Club.
Travels with Club on international tours: Spain ’08, Cuba ’11, China ’12, South Africa ’16.
How do I join this amazing group?
All alumni are automatically members.
Annual contributions used to support Club, alumni/student activities/events.
Contributing memberships $25/year (use link at http://ummgc.org/anet ).
Please consider the recurring option that is extremely popular among our loyal alumni.
If you’re not comfortable using PayPal, go ahead and send a check to Michael Ferrante, 86 N. Main St, Cranbury, NJ 08512.