Montgomery College Alumni Association

Happy Birthday Montgomery College! We officially turn 78 today! Let's remember our roots and return to 1958 with Montgomery Junior College students gathering at the Takoma Park Campus.

We’re thrilled to invite you to our latest Montgomery College Alumni event: a comedy show starring the hilarious Lucas Bohn! 🌟🎤 You’ve seen Lucas on NBC’s "Bring the Funny" and CBS’s "Coastal Comedy Live", and he’s performed alongside comedy legends like Kevin Hart, Jimmy Fallon, and Dave Chappelle. His viral comedy special, "Too Cool for School", has racked up over 50 million views—and now you can catch him live!

Join us for three nights of non-stop laughter at Give A Hoot Comedy Club in Gaithersburg:

• October 31 at 7 p.m.
• November 1 at 8 p.m.
• November 2 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are just $20 when purchased in advance, and a portion of the proceeds will support the Montgomery College Alumni Association. By attending, you’ll be contributing to scholarships, mentorship programs, and other initiatives helping shape Montgomery College students' futures.

This is your chance to enjoy a night of incredible comedy while making a real difference in the lives of future leaders. Don't miss out—RSVP now and be part of something truly special! bit.ly/LucasBohnMCAlumni

The Montgomery College Alumni Office is excited to welcome two new members to our team: Steve Robinson and Ezra Pine! Steve, Class of ‘09, joins MC as the new Alumni Director, where he will lead the development and implementation of a strategic alumni engagement program. His goal is to deepen alumni involvement, increase volunteerism, enhance financial support, and strengthen the bonds within our alumni community. Ezra, MC’s new Alumni Specialist, will focus on creating and executing communication and programming strategies to connect alumni more closely with Montgomery College.

As Steve and Ezra settle into their new roles, we invite you to share your feedback and ideas on how we can better serve the community.

Get ready for an electrifying Montgomery College Raptors soccer game on Thurs., Aug. 22, at 2:30 p.m. on the Montgomery College Rockville Campus! Let's pack the stands & rally behind our Raptors! We’re giving away free hot dogs and sodas to attendees (while supplies last)!

Get ready for an exclusive auction offer: a two-night stay for two guests at Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf! Indulge in modern luxury and waterfront views, plus enjoy a $50 gift certificate to our breathtaking rooftop bar, Whiskey Charlie! 🥂 Don't miss out on this unforgettable DC experience. Keep your eyes peeled and be ready to bid on April 30th at Dogfish Head Alehouse - Gaithersburg, MD!



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Montgomery College students were pleased to meet with Delegate Lorig Charkoudian. Students Vilma & Diane shared the importance of supporting community colleges. It was an extra special day because Charkoudian's Chief of Staff, Rose, is an MC grad and her intern, Tierney, is a current student.

"We took them to Montgomery College to walk around a little bit, that was supposedly the place that they had met"

--Eduardo Sanchez '90

The Terrifying True Story of How 'The Blair Witch Project' Was Made On its 20th anniversary, we talk to the filmmakers and actors behind the phenomenon that inspired the DIY horror genre.

There's still time to bid on prizes in our silent auction at Dogfishing for MC Scholarships - Our 10th Anniversary. A set of one-day passes to Six Flags America is available until 8:30. Get your bid in!

We couldn't have said it better ourselves.

See you on Tuesday!

Come support Montgomery College Alumni on Tuesday May 9th! All you need to do is show up to Dogfish Gaithersburg & we will automatically donate 15% of all sales for the day! Including online ordering! 🥰

Help us give a helping hand & join us Tuesday May 9th! 🍻

NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTIONS

To Alumni and Retiree Members of the Association:

In accordance with the bylaws of the Montgomery College Alumni Association, this is your notice of election for members to serve on the Board of Governors of the Association, for terms ending June 30, 2026.

The Alumni Association’s Nominating Committee has recommended, and the Board of Governors has received for publication, the following slate of nominees for election to seats on the Board of Governors for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2023:

Upneet Atwal ’16
Richard Beall ’71
Paula Bostic ’95
Carole Carlson ’94
Maureen Feely-Kohl ’86
Maureen Jones ’94
Beri Kari-Fonge ’05
Patrick Monnig ’23
Jon Pointer ’89
Dawn Burns Potosky ’80
Timothy Pulliam ’90
Lori Thomas ’99


Online voting is open until 5 pm Friday, May 12, 2023, through this link:

http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumniballot

Biographical information about each candidate is available on the ballot page.

Please use your College or Association identification number (M-number) to verify your identity when completing the ballot.

This notice is provided to alumni and retiree members of the Association. If you encounter issues with the ballot, please email [email protected] by 5 pm Eastern time Friday, May 12, 2023, to ensure your ballot can be counted.

Thank you for participating in your Alumni Association’s governance!

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Join us May 9 at the Dogfish Head Alehouse in Gaithersburg, MD for our 10th anniversary celebration of our fundraiser, Dogfishing for MC Scholarships. We will have a silent auction with many great prizes to bid on -- like this!

We’ll also have a 50/50 raffle. Last year’s raffle winner won over $2,000.

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As we enter Black History Month on the heels of yet another tragic event—this time in Memphis—MC's President, Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, issued a reminder that the Montgomery College community is a collection of beautifully diverse individuals, across so many spectrums, striving to be the change we seek.

The College will continue to create opportunities to advance justice and right inequities. While we reflect on this event and others, it's important to consider how we can support each other and add meaningful insights to the dialogue around racial justice, transformation, and healing.

With this in mind, the College’s Office of Equity and Inclusion will host a hybrid event 11:30 am–1:00 pm Friday, February 10, as part of its Let’s Talk! Series. The alumni community is invited to join this forum, originating in Science West room 301 on the Rockville Campus. If you can attend in person or virtually, we encourage you to register today—February 7—to secure your place.

To attend in person, please register at http://bit.ly/40mSkvc. Lunch will be served 1:00—1:30 p.m.

To attend virtually, please register at http://bit.ly/3YhmZrZ.

Read Dr. Williams’s full statement at montgomerycollege.edu/_documents/about-mc/leadership/presidents-office/memos/2023-01-28-tyre-nichols-killing.pdf

Photo courtesy Nichols family via AP.

It's -- a great time to support MC scholarships!

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, students at Montgomery College can achieve their goals. Please give today to montgomerycollege.edu/givingtuesday

Catherine Shelton '11 recently returned to the Rockville Campus to share her experiences as a recipient of a Montgomery College scholarship.

This week, on , you can help us support today's students as they pursue their education at MC.

Catherine is a proud alumna of Montgomery College who was able to reach her goals with the help of a scholarship. She cites the scholarship as a big reason for her success. Can we count on you to support Montgomery College students on Giving Tuesday, November 29? montgomerycollege.edu/givingtuesday

One week from today is -- a chance to make a gift to a larger purpose.

Take this week to think about the students now following you through MC. Your help will mean the world to them.

Many Montgomery College students depend on your support to fulfill their dreams of an education and an in-demand job. They need your support on Giving Tuesday on Nov 29!

Montgomery College President Jermaine F. Williams greeted and congratulated recipients of scholarships managed by the College’s Alumni Association September 15.

Pictured standing, from left: Sandra Becerra Espina, Fatima Aziz, Alumni Association president Jon Pointer ’89, Dr. Williams, Alumni scholarships chair Kim Potter ’93, Janell Watts. Seated, from left: Jason Johnston, Zion Titus, Kingsly Mante Angua.

Photo by Jennifer Lust for Montgomery College

Here's a group of alumni who haven't always enjoyed their proper recognition: the graduates of George Washington Carver Junior College.

Carver was the first College campus located in Rockville.

Class of 1955 George Washington Carver High School & Junior College Dedication - The MoCo Show ' Class of 1955 students created a plaque commemorating their time at George Washington Carver High School & Junior College. They held a dedication ceremony on June 16, which can…

The Alumni Association is helping Montgomery College’s communications staff find past students whose MC education has led them to new career opportunities. We’re also updating our regular alumni contact information.

To do both of these things, we're surveying alumni for whom we have a current contact email.

If you don't receive a survey by email in the next day or so, you can still participate here. We've prepared a questionnaire at this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHAbKK_1K_ebSdQJHd2F3Ns1e3gUxzGFrfCCPpZ1Rkxz9DsA/viewform?usp=sf_link

We would greatly appreciate your help in updating our information and learning about your successes since you completed your MC studies.

If you have questions about this project, please email [email protected].

Thanks for your assistance!

Alumni Career and Contact Survey The Alumni Association is helping Montgomery College’s communications staff find past students whose MC education has led them to new career opportunities. We’re also updating our regular alumni contact information. Would you please take a few minutes to share your progress with us? If you have ...

The Class of 2022 is in the books ... and in the Alumni Association.

Congratulations to our newest members!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported last week! Whether you purchased a raffle ticket, bid on a silent auction prize, or joined us for a drink or meal at Dogfish Head Alehouse - Gaithersburg, MD, your support generated nearly $12,000 for Montgomery College scholarships. We appreciate you!

Very special thanks to our amazing student volunteer corps for greeting today's visitors, helping with the 50-50 raffle, and walking folks through the auction choices!

Go Raptors!

The raffle prize is closing in on $1,500 - and it will be higher by tonight's drawing. Tickets still on sale here!

We're one week away from the return of !

It's time to get back out into the in-person world, and your Alumni Association has the perfect way to do it.

Next Tuesday, May 3, join us for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or late-night revelry at Dogfish Head Alehouse - Gaithersburg, MD. Our scholarship fund receives a portion from every purchase that day, including online sales.

No coupons, flyers, or promo codes needed -- just show up to enjoy a great meal, and you'll support the great MC students who rely on scholarships to reach their educational goals.

As always, there's an on-site auction where you can bid on some fabulous prizes -- concerts, golf packages, vacation getaways, and more -- and a 50-50 raffle that might win you back some of that cash.

We'll see you there on Tuesday!

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL ELECTION

The nominating committee has recommended, and the Board of Governors has approved for publication, the following nominees for election to seats on the Board of Governors for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2022:

Audrey Awasom ’16; Liz Brandenburg ’08, Retiree; Leila Gilbert Rivera ’20; Dr. Susan Hendricks ’87; Michael Jones ’85; Bryan Phukan ’05; Kim Potter ’17; Cara Santucci ’16; Jane Smith ’76; Marvin Thomas ’75; Dr. Lucy Vitaliti ’77; and Priscilla Walker ’02

Please vote online. The Association provides an online ballot at the following link:
www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumniballot

Biographical information about each candidate is available on the ballot page.

The above link is available to alumni and retiree members of the Association. Please use your College or Association identification number (M-number) to verify your identity when completing the ballot.

Voting Deadline: 5 pm Friday, May 13

The online ballot will be active until voting closes at 5 pm Eastern time on May 13, 2022. If you encounter issues with the ballot, please contact the Alumni office, [email protected], by 5 pm May 13, to ensure your ballot can be counted.

Thank you for participating in your Alumni Association's governance.

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