I’m pleased to announce a new structure and opportunity within the Programs Team. First of all, Angeline Johnson Daley will assume a new role as Affinity Programs Director. Angeline will be responsible for overseeing the network of our alumni groups, classes, and international alumni relations. Additionally, Angeline will also supervise the soon to be hired Programs Team and Groups Administrative Assistant (Danny’s role). In the five years since Angeline started as Clubs Program Director for the NDAA, she has strategically transformed key programs such as the Alumni Association Leadership Conference, Annual Reports, Regional Meetings, and the monthly Clubs Newsletter. I am excited to bring Angeline’s strategic thinking and passion for volunteer engagement to our affinity group programming.

As a result of Angeline’s transition to the affinity groups, we will be posting an opening for a new Clubs Program Director to replace Angeline. Responsible for the day to day operations of our domestic clubs network, this position will supervise the Clubs Program Manager and Clubs Program Coordinator. We expect to have this position posted next week.

The Affinity Programs Director and the Clubs Program Director will report directly to me.

If you have any questions about these changes, don’t hesitate to reach out to Dolly or me.

Thanks for your continued dedication to Notre Dame through your service to our alumni and friends!

Dear Colleagues,

The Office of Gift Planning will be hosting our Love Thee Notre Dame Reception this Friday, September 14, 2018 from 4-7pm in the Downes Club Landing on the 7th floor of Corbett Family Hall for members of the Badin Guild.  A list of registrants to date can be found here. Please note that we are at capacity for this event.

For more information please contact Laura Snell.

The Regional Development Administrative team is pleased to welcome Emma Capannari. Emma joins the group on September 10^th and will be supporting fundraisers in our Chicago office, following her onboarding and training at Eddy St.

Emma is an IU Bloomington grad who majored in journalism, with concentrations in public relations writing and graphic design. As a freelancer, Emma’s creativity has led to apparel design, press releases and news features for non-profits, graphics for museum events, and even the branding of a food truck business.

An avid traveler, Emma spent time this summer in Italy and France. While in Paris, she combined her love of soccer and travel, and was able to attend the World Cup Tournament! Please join me in welcoming Emma to the Development team.

-Laura Midkiff

Dear Colleagues,

We are sad to share that Sheila McMahon’s father, John (“Jack”)  McMahon III, passed away on August 30  in Sarasota, FL. A beautiful obituary can be found online.

Jack was a 1955 alumni of Notre Dame, a loyal Fighting Irish fan, and most importantly a wonderful husband and father. Please remember to keep Sheila and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

A memorial service is scheduled for January 19, 2019, at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228. His urn will be interred here on campus at the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

The family has asked that donations in Jack’s memory be given to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church and Longboat Library, both in Longboat Key, Florida.

In Notre Dame,

Carleen Quinlan

Hugo comes to Notre Dame after spending the past five years working at Granger Community Church.  At GCC, Hugo was responsible for the design, video and creative needs for their Student Ministry Team.

Hugo and his wife Lindsey have a three-year old son Leo and a baby boy on the way–due mid-December.

Hugo brings great energy, talent and some new ideas to our team — please be sure to stop by and welcome Hugo to Notre Dame and the team.

Dear UR colleagues,

It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Josh Flynt, advisor in my office, will be returning to his love of marketing communications when he joins the Alumni Association’s team as Engagement Marketing Program Director in the coming weeks. We are working through the transition timing for Josh. The Advisor to the Vice President position will be posted on the University’s job websitetomorrow if you are interested in applying or know of anyone who would be a good fit. Any questions about the position should be directed to Natella Micola Von Furstenrecht at Natella. MicolaVonFurstenrecht.1@nd.edu .

As Engagement Marketing Program Director, Josh will work on the Alumni Association’s Marketing Communications team and lead marketing efforts for a number of program areas, including FaithND, Football Fridays, Reunion, Alumni Education, Career & Professional, Service, Travel, and the Eck Visitors Center.

Josh has been with the University for seven years. Prior to working with me, he served as a marketing program coordinator in Athletics, a communications associate with the Monogram Club and a blogger and social media intern with Fighting Irish Media. Josh is an exceptional writer, and Dolly and I are excited for him to assist the association in expanding its storytelling in addition to his strategic marketing responsibilities.

Please join me in congratulating Josh.

Best, Lou