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The Notre Dame Club of Kalamazoo
A strong community of local alumni, students, parents and friends
We strive to help each member thrive in work, faith and service, while inspiring each member to act as a force for good in our local, national and global community.
We accomplish our mission through the variety of events that we host each year. Come join us!
ND Club News
Upcoming Events
Men’s Basketball vs Syracuse
December 07, 2024
2024 Notre Dame Christmas Brunch
December 08, 2024
Membership
Many of you have financially supported our Club in the past, and we need your help again this year. Your financial contributions support Club service activities, such as:
• Student Scholarships – The Club annually provides scholarship aid to area students demonstrating financial need. Since partnering with the University’s Scholarship program in 1993, we have provided over $200,000 in financial aid.
• Summer Service Learning Program (SSLP) – Our club provides support to one Notre Dame student each summer who spends nine weeks in Kalamazoo working at the Hospital Hospitality House and Child Life Program at Bronson Hospital.
• Ministry with Community Meals - The Club purchases, prepares, and serves food to over 200 people in need in the Kalamazoo community four times each year
• Hesburgh Service Project – Our Club works each spring for a day at The Kalamazoo Peace House to perform yard work and basic maintenance activities
The Club's events are planned and hosted by volunteer board members and supported by your annual membership dues. Some of our annual events are:
• Annual Meeting
• St. Patrick's Day Parade
• Notre Dame Club of Kalamazoo Annual Golf Outing
Membership Levels
| Membership Levels | Blue ($50) | Gold ($100) |
|---|---|---|
| Access to club football ticket lottery | 2 Chances | 5 Chances |
| Inclusion in member local business Listing | x | x |
| Access to Members Only ticket and parking pass exchange | x | x |
| Access to job postings | x | x |
| Entry into Gift Card Lottery at each club event (must be present to win) | x |
Whether dues or donations, your financial support to the Club is tax-deductible. If you make a donation to the University's Annual Fund you can designate that gift go directly to the Notre Dame Club of Kalamazoo's Endowment Fund that is held at the University. To do this simply note this when you send in your check to the University as follows;
Unrestricted Gift for the ND Club of Kalamazoo Endowment Fund Expendable Account, Fund Account Number 62169/381771
Thank you and Go Irish!
Senior Alumni
Board of Directors
The strength of our Club is its leadership! As a volunteer-run club, our activities are managed by a team of Committee Chairs who help to coordinate special events, groups of alumni, and other services with the University and with our local community. Please reach out to the Committee Chairs below if you have any questions or want to get involved.
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Fritz | President | tfritz@avbinc.com |
| Rosella Postula | Vice President | rosellapostula@yahoo.com |
| Dan Adams | Treasurer | dan_adam711@yahoo.com |
| Scott Betzler | Secretary | scottbetzler@lifestorynet.com |
| Sue Schlaack | Social Chair | schlaack@sbcglobal.net |
| Craig Thompson | Membership Chair | cthomps3@gmail.com |
| Gil Guzman | Board Member | |
| Brian Methner | Board Member | |
| Petra Jodelis | Board Member | pjodelis@sbcglobal.net |
| Brian Mullally | Board Member | |
| John McGoff | Board Member | |
| Kelli Aviles Janson | Board Member | |
| Father Russel Homic | Club Chaplain |
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Networking
ONWARD - Alumni Career Development
The Notre Dame Alumni Association offers a career development program to assist alumni with professional needs. The website also gives prospective employers of Notre Dame alumni the ability to post jobs and network among common interests.
If you are a student who is looking for work, the Notre Dame Club of Kalamazoo offers networking assistance as well.
Click here to submit a resume and/or cover letter to our club representative.
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