The Purdue Club of Chicago is joining forces with the Purdue Club of Northwest Indiana and Purdue Alumni Calumet to bring ALL Purdue fans in the greater Chicagoland area closer together and give them more opportunities to participate in Purdue-related events. More details to follow.
For now, check out their websites for details on the other organizations including upcoming events!
Purdue Club of Northwest Indiana
Purdue Alumni Calumet
On June 4th, the Annual Business Meeting was held at the Metropolitan Club on the 67th Floor of the Sear Tower. Over 60 people were in attendance!
During the meeting, we said good-bye to two individuals who have served our Club for the past several years – Jon Simpson, President and George Haettinger, Region 7 Director. The Purdue Club of Chicago says a VERY BIG THANK YOU for your service and we hope you stay involved with us.
Additionally, the new officers were elected and these will be effective July 1, 2009. Join us as we congratulate your new officers!
Michael Shultz, President
Ashley Pedersen, First Vice President
James Rio, Second Vice President
Kyle O’Connor, Treasurer
Rebecca Ramseth, Secretary
Nick Sicker will be our new Region 7 Director and serve on the Board of Directors of Purdue Alumni as our voice on campus. Nick was elected in a separate election held by Purdue Alumni. Congratulations Nick!
Finally, the new Bylaws were adopted which contain very important changes to the membership structure, effective July 1, 2009. All details concerning the membership structure, the new discount program and approved Bylaws will be on the web site by July 1, 2009.
While having fun, our primary mission throughout the year continues to be a focus on scholarship for out-of-state tuition for area students going to Purdue. If you still plan on giving to Purdue this year, click here to consider designating a part of your gift to the "Purdue Alumni Club Scholarship in Chicago."
And finally, we are excited to now offer new advertising opportunities for Purdue alumni to advertise their companies, practices and services to up to 60,000 Purdue Chicagoland alumni, or to become an event sponsor. These new advertising and sponsorship opportunities will help reduce event pricing for attendees and ensure membership dues are saved for operating expenses while, most importantly, accelerating net proceeds for our General Scholarship Fund, Get additional details.
Remember – we are the FIRST Purdue Alumni Club (yes, started in 1890), so thanks for being Purdue Proud in Chicago!