Dear Local Yale Alums:
When you graduated, you probably expected to be finished with Yale, that you would move to the next chapter of your life and leave Yale behind. Little did you know that when you matriculated in New Haven your freshman year, a life long relationship began. Reunions and the AYA magazine immediately commenced, thereby facilitating the extension of our Yale experience. In addition, Yale Club’s around the country also foster those college relationships.
The Yale Club of Houston is attempting to create a dynamic and stimulating experience which will remind you of those four phenomenal years in New Haven. This year we are attempting to use the internet to invigorate the Houston Yale community. Please check our blog at www.yaleclubofhouston.blogspot.com. If you would like to post a comment, please let me know and I will provide you with the user name and password. In addition, we have a Facebook site as well, known as Eli Houston. All Houston Yalies are invited to join as “friends.” If you don’t have a teenager to help you get situated on Facebook, let us know and we will help. I myself am a novice, but several board members are “ole pros.”
I am pleased to announce that we have many exciting events scheduled this fall. In addition to old favorites such as “Wine Tasting” and “The Game,” we will host a conversation with Rick Noriega, U.S. Senate candidate, at the Briar Club on September 9th. Also on tap is David Frum ‘82, a prolific author and political commentator, who will be our luncheon speaker at the Bayou Club on September 18. With the presidential election knocking on our door, we are likely to hear unique insights about the election’s impact on the political landscape. Later, in conjunction with the Princeton Club, we will hear Amy Jaffe speak on energy issues at the Baker Institute on the evening of October 15. . Special thanks to Gilbert Garcia, Austen Furse and Wally Wilson for engaging these speakers.
These events are merely the “tip of the iceberg.” So please join the Yale Club of Houston and send in your dues payment today. There are several options for membership. The All Events Membership is the best deal, including the cost of membership and admission to all events. Save at least $100 on the cost of attending events by paying for them in advance. You can even buy a second All Events Membership for a spouse or frequent guest. Young Alumni discount pricing is available for both All Events and Regular Membership.
Please also consider sending in a Patron Donation with your membership dues. Since the Yale Club of Houston is a 501c3 organization, your contribution is tax deductible. Patron Donations support many worthwhile programs, including sponsorship of a Yale student as a Community Service Summer Fellow, Bulldogs on the Bayou, and provision of the Yale Book Awards.
Our theme this year is “many hands make light work.” We invite you to not only join the club but to also get involved. If we can enrich one another’s lives as undergraduates, why not as alums as well? Please contact myself or one of the board members if you wish to be more active.
Let’s not forget the words from Bright College Years:
…the seasons come, the seasons go
the earth is green or white with snow.
But time and change shall not avail
to break the friendships formed at Yale…
I hope that you will join the Yale Club of Houston and that I will see you at some of the events in the upcoming year.
Boola,
Risher Randall, Jr.
President, Yale Club of Houston
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