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Greater Boston Area Alumni Association (Founded August 2007)

GBAA Banner.jpg


Association History

Founding

The GBAA was founded after Jenn Seich noticed several listserv emails from other Alumni Chapters and groups. She thought, "Why not one in Boston? It's a great city full of service, fellowship and scholarship opportunities, and I'm sure we have alumni around, I already know a few!" With the help of Nationals Jenn was able to compile a list of alumni Brothers in the area. Over 20 Brothers came to the interest meeting and signed the roll, officially forming the GBAA.

The first meeting was held in August 2007, and the association has seen growth ever since. At the first meeting elections were held and bylaws were created. The bylaws were based off other chapters' existing laws and National requirements with the intentions of amending them to suite the needs of the GBAA as it grows.

Since then, the Brothers have formed a small but tight-knit group who have an outlet from every day life and work, and a continued connection to the brotherly world of PSP - and we're growing every month.

Officers

Past Presidents

Planned Events Calendar

General

  • Book drive for Generations Inc - Looking for children's books appropriate for ages up to the 5th grade (approximatley 11 years old). Contact Gerald if you need more information (everlas at gmail dot com)
  • Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun with NYMAAC this will be a one night trip on a Friday or Saturday. Contact Jenn if you are interested or have a preference on a date. (jnseich at gmail dot com)
  • We are looking into various walks which are coming up this summer/fall including: The Jimmy Fund Walk, The AIDS walk and The Juvenile Diabetes Walk which is October 7th this year. Contact Jenn if you would like more information. (jnseich at gmail dot com)

June

  • Scooperbowl Ice cream Festival
    • June 9-11
    • Location: Government Center
    • Contact Corinne for more details (cac677 at gmail dot com)
  • American Craft Beer Fest
    • June 19 or 20
    • Price: $40 (Must be over 21)
    • Location: Seaport World Trade Center in Boston
    • Contact Jenn for more details (jnseich at gmail dot com)
  • BBQ Festival
    • June 27
    • Location: Suffolk Downs, East Boston
    • Price: $5 in advance, $10 at the door
    • Contact Corinne for more details (cac677 at gmail dot com)
  • Six Flags
    • June 28
    • Location Six Flags in Agawam Ma
    • Contact Jared for more details (jaredclaytonbrown at gmail dot com)

July

  • Trivia Night
    • July 2
    • Location: Razza's Bar in Somerville, Ma
    • Need to be there before 8:00 PM
    • Contact Jason for more details (JasonDMoore at hotmail dot com)
  • GBAA Wine and Cheese Night
    • July 17
    • Location: Gerald house
    • Contact Gerald for more details (everlas at gmail dot com)

August

  • Duck Tour
    • August 4
    • Location: Leaving from the Prudential Center or the Museum of Science
    • Price: Varies based on group size
    • Contact Corinne for more details (cac677 at gmail dot com)

Past and Future Events

In its first year the GBAA was able to have quite a few successful events ranging from clothing drives, the JDRF 5k Walk, dinners, pool, and even a road trip to see some Brothers alumni football game (University of Delaware vs. James Madison University).

The GBAA also plans to get involved with the two nearby undergraduate chapters: Univesrity of Massachusetts at Amherst (Beta Upsilon), and Wentworth Institute of Technology (Epsilon Kappa)


Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk

This event took place on September 29, 2007 and it was the first real event (other than meetings) that the GBAA took part in. Everyone in the GBAA was encouraged to help raise money for this great cause. Corinee Cohen, Jason Moore, and Jenn Seich participated in the walk. This is an annual event held in the Boston area and it looks to be a great service event for the GBAA to participate in every year.

Corinne Cohen, Jenn Seich and Jason Moore at the JDRF Walk

In 2008 the GBAA participated in the JDRF 5k Walk again. This year there was a larger turnout among the group and everyone who attended had a great time.

GBAA JDFR2008.jpg

Members

National Awards

  • The One to Watch Award
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