New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter
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.
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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
- Kate McConnell, President
- Allison Hirschkowitz, Secretary
- Elizabeth Walsh, Communications Coordinator
- Rebecca Torres, Recruitment Coordinator
- Marissa Gernett, Service Coordinator
- Alexandra Spirer, Social Coordinator
Past Executive Board Members
- Kimberly Van Dyke, Member-at-Large (2005-2007)
- Allison Park, Communications Coordinator (2005-2008)
- Jeremy Shepard, Service Coordinator (2005-2008)
- Juli McLaurin, Social Coordinator (2007-2008)
- Lindsay Famula, Communications Coordinator (2007-2008), Secretary (2008-2009)
- Helen Lee, Social Coordinator (2008-2009)
- Alexandra Spirer, President (2001-2009)
- Andrew Berman, Secretary/Recruitment Coordinator (2006-2008), Communications Coordinator (2008-2009), President (2009)
- Andy Strassler, Communications Coordinator (2010-2011)
- Stella Maher, Recruitment Coordinator (2008-2009, 2010-2011), President (2009-2010)
- Becca Visgaitis, Social Coordinator (2010-2011)
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). NYMAAC has been at 1,2,3 Burger Shot Beer, Dave and Buster's, and won trivia at Mr Bill's among many many other happy hours.
In an effort to reach out to the New Jersey Brothers, NYMAAC also intends on hosting Happy Hours located in NJ every 3-6 months as long as there is interest.
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:
- Never Let You Go, 2009
- Where the Wild Things Are, 2009
- The Time Traveler's Wife, 2009
- Julie & Julia, 2009
- Blindness, 2008
- The Other Boleyn Girl, 2008
- The Kite Runner, 2008
- Love in the Time of Cholera, 2007
- 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 us, please contact us (nymaac-owner@yahoogroups.com).
Annual Scavenger Hunt
Each year shortly following graduation time (usually mid-late June), NYMAAC hosts a scavenger hunt in New York City for all current NYMAAC members as well as any recent or otherwise alumni who happen to be in the New York City area. Besides being a ton of fun, this is NYMAAC's biggest recruitment event each year.
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.
Holiday Dinner
NYMAAC hosts a holiday dinner for its members whenever possible in the month of December. Traditionally, this dinner has taken place at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, but occasionally has had to relocate to other sites when needed. NYMAAC Brothers who choose to participate may bring a gift for the White Elephant gift exchange. In 2011, NYMAAC also collected toys for Toys for Tots in Manhattan as a service event.
Undergraduate Involvement
As part of the East Region, NYMAAC stays as involved as possible in local undergraduate chapters. In the Fall 2011 semester alone, members of NYMAAC attended chapter meetings for Delta Chi Chapter, Alpha Theta Chapter, Alpha Eta Chapter, and Alpha Pi Chapter, among others. NYMAAC members also attended the Delta Chi Chapter Founders Day celebration and the Alpha Theta Chapter Induction. NYMAAC has also been represented at several East Region Conferences.
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.
Newsletter
NYMAAC publishes a periodic newsletter called NYMAAC News. Back issues are available in the Files section of our Yahoo Group and by request. New issues are sent out to the NYMAAC mailing list, the undergraduate chapter presidents, and the national listserv (vt.edu).
Notable Members (Past and Present)
- founding member, past president
- former Senior Vice President, former Vice President of Alumni Development; Distinguished Service Key Recipient
- Vice President of Finance; former National President, former 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
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