New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter

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The New York Metro Area Alumni Chapter (NYMAAC) (Founded 12 May 2001) is located in New York City. The Chapter was founded by Beta Epsilon Chapter alumna Alexandra Spirer, Alpha Iota Chapter alumnae Dana Cabral and Keri Buchanan, and Len Zoppa. NYMAAC is a member of the Northeast Region.

NYMAAC

The New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter is more commonly known as NYMAAC. The chapter encompasses New York City, northern New Jersey, Westchester and Long Island. NYMAAC has several NAA members, but caters to a much larger group of brothers in the NY Metro area. As of November 2008, 93 brothers are currently signed up for our listserv ([1]).

Executive Board

Chapter Events & Activities

Happy Hour

NYMAAC hosts a happy hour once a month at various bars, pubs, and clubs in Manhattan (usually the 'Third Thursday' of the month, unless otherwise specified).

The Page and Popcorn

The Page and Popcorn is our popular book and movie club (read the book then see the movie) that typically meets every other month.

Past selections have been:

  • The Other Boleyn Girl, 2008
  • The Kite Runner, 2008
  • The Golden Compass, 2007
  • Stardust, 2007
  • Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1961
  • Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, 1997
  • The Manchurian Candidate, 1962 and 2004
  • Running with Scissors, 2006

If you have any future book/movie suggestions or are interested in joining, please contact Lindsay Famula (lindsay.famula@gmail.com).

E-board Meetings

The NYMAAC E-Board meets monthly at our members' offices to discuss upcoming events, development and recruitment. Have some ideas? Share them! Everyone is welcome to attend, or shoot us an email and let us know your thoughts.

Elections

In accordance with the National Constitution, NYMAAC holds annual elections for all Executive Board positions. Elections are held over the summer and electees take office on September 1st. If you're interested in running, or would like to nominate someone, please email nymaac-owner@yahoogroups.com.

Notable Members (Past and Present)

founding member, current president
National President; former Vice President of Alumni Development
Vice President of Membership Development
former Senior Vice President, Vice President of Alumni Development; Distinguished Service Key Recipient
Vice President of Finance; former National President and National Secretary; Distinguished Service Key Recipient

Chapter Honors and Awards

  • Most members attending 2006 Alumni Convention, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Most Successful Recruitment at Alumni Convention 2006, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Excellence in Technology and Communication, 2008 Alumni Convention, Las Vegas

Further Resources