Summer Send-Offs - Georgetown Alumni

Todd Purdum and Dee Dee Myers (Parents’26) invite you to attend their Summer Send-Off in Central Los Angeles. Members of the Georgetown Club of Los Angeles will also be in attendance!

For more information, contact Todd Purdum at topurd@aol.com.

Orange County
Sunday, Aug. 4 | 4 to 7 p.m.

The Home of Sally and Greg Palmer (Parents’05, ’07, ’10)
16 Breakers Isle
Dana Point, CA 92629
Please note: Use the following directions for GPS: Proceed to the main Niguel Shores subdivision main gate at 33510 Mariner Road. Upon entering the gate, turn right and you will then encounter a second gate (Breaker Gate). Key in the security code #6987. The Palmers’ house is #16. If you are having any issues finding the house, please contact Paul Liguori at 714-206-7174.

Join our hosts, Sally and Greg Palmer (Parents’05, ’07, ’10), and the Georgetown Club of Orange County for their annual Summer Send-Off! Alumni who are members of the local Alumni Admissions Program will also be in attendance. Students do not have to live in Orange County in order to attend—all local future Hoyas are welcome!

For more information, contact Christine Hluchan (C’08, M’17) at christine.hluchan@gmail.com and Jarryd Delaney at jarryd.delaney@georgetown.edu.

Sacramento
Saturday, Aug. 3 | 6 to 8 p.m.

Drake’s The Barn | Restaurant & Beer Garden
985 Riverfront Street
West Sacramento, CA 95691

Welcome—and Hoya Saxa!—from the Georgetown Club of Sacramento! The Club invites you to attend their annual Summer Send-Off to meet other new incoming students and families, and dedicated alumni representatives. We hope you will join us!

For more information, contact Club of Sacramento via the club president, Tony Oliver (C’99), at tonysoliverdiaz@gmail.com.

San Diego
Saturday, Aug. 10 | 4 p.m.

The Home of Elizabeth Skane (SFS’93), Mission Hills, San Diego, CA. As the event approaches, the full address will be shared upon registration.

Our host Elizabeth Skane (SFS’93) and the Georgetown Club of San Diego invite you to their annual Summer Send-Off! Join other new students and parents/guardians from the Class of 2028 as you prepare for your journey to The Hilltop. Hoya Saxa!

For more information, please contact Miguel Fuentes (G’18, ’19), Club of San Diego’s immediate past president, at Mafuentes.jr85@gmail.com.

San Francisco
Friday, Aug. 2 | 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Harrington’s Bar & Grill
245 Front Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Please note: We encourage folks to take public transit if possible—the restaurant is a few blocks from Embarcadero BART/MUNI stations and right off the 1 California MUNI line and a few blocks from the Ferry Building. There is decent street parking available after 4:30 p.m. on Friday afternoons. There are also multiple and reasonably-priced parking lots in the Embarcadero with ample space.

The Georgetown Club of Northern California invites you to attend their Summer Send-Off in San Francisco! Light food and soft drinks will be provided. Parents/guardians and those 21+ may purchase their own beverages with valid ID. Join other new students, families, and alumni as we celebrate your successes and send you off to The Hilltop!

For more information, contact Club of Northern California at norcalhoyas@georgetown.edu.

Colorado

Denver
Saturday, July 27 | 1 to 3 p.m.

The Home of Nadja Pisula-Litoff (C’94) and James “Jim” Pisula (B’94, G’22) (Parents’25)
32651 Meadow Mountain Road
Evergreen, CO 80439

Join the Pisula Family as they host your Summer Send-Off in Colorado! All new students, families, and local alumni are invited. The Pisula family is excited to talk about their Georgetown experiences with you!

For more information, contact Jarryd Delaney (jarryd.delaney@georgetown.edu) and David Piccirilli (david.piccirilli@georgetown.edu).

Connecticut

Fairfield County
Thursday, July 11 | 6 to 8 p.m.

The Home of Michelle (B’86) and Michael (C’86) Mauboussin (Parents’17, ’19, ’25)
67 Stephen Mather Road
Darien, CT 06820

Join the Mauboussin Family for their annual Summer Send-Off in Fairfield County! Join this Hoya Family for an afternoon filled with new connections and memories to start your Georgetown journey. Hoya Saxa!

For more information, contact Jarryd Delaney at jarryd.delaney@georgetown.edu.

Registration for this event is now closed. Thank you.

District of Columbia

Washington, DC
Friday, July 26 | 6 to 8 p.m.

Georgetown University “Car Barn”
3520 Prospect Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

Hoya Saxa and Welcome from the Georgetown Club of Metro DC! Our alumni leaders cannot wait to welcome you and your family to The Hilltop. We hope you will join us for this special event on Georgetown’s main campus. Come to meet other new Hoyas and families, current students, and excited, passionate alumni. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, please contact the Club of Metro DC at dchoyas@dchoyas.org.

Registration is now closed for this event. Thank you.

Florida

Miami – Aug. 5
Fort Lauderdale – Aug. 10
Tampa Bay – Aug. 11

Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, Aug. 10 | 4 to 6 p.m.

Cafe Vico Restaurant & Piano Bar
1125 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Please join us for a Summer Send-Off hosted by our regional alumni of Fort Lauderdale! We are excited to see you there and celebrate your accomplishments. Hoya Saxa!

A very special thank you to the following local alumni for their generous sponsorship of this special event.
Phil McNally (C’68, P’01)
Greg Sollitto (C’72)
Chris Vecchiarelli (C’98)
Greg McGowan (L’79, P’12)

For more information, please contact the club at Fortlauderdalehoyas@gmail.com.

Miami
Monday, Aug. 5 | 6 to 8 p.m.

Grand Bay Club
425 Grand Bay Drive North
Key Biscayne, FL 33149

The Georgetown Club of Miami invites all new students and families to the Class of 2028 Summer Send-Off! Meet other new students and families, members of the Club Leadership Board, and current students, all of them excited to welcome you to Georgetown. Hoya Saxa!

For more information, please contact The Club of Miami at MiamiHoyas@Georgetown.edu.

Tampa Bay
Sunday, Aug. 11 | 4 to 6 p.m.

The Home of Chris (B’03) and Brucie (C’03) Pitino
24 South Treasure Drive
Tampa, FL 33609

Join the Pitino Family and other members of the Georgetown Club of Tampa Bay as they celebrate the start of your Georgetown journey. We can’t wait to see you there. Hoya Saxa!

For more information, contact Brucie de Alejo Pitino (C’03) at Bruciedealejo@gmail.com.

Georgia

Atlanta
Saturday, July 27 | 1 to 3 p.m.

The Home of Lisa and Tony Wong (Parents’27)
4041 Conway Valley Road Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30327

Lisa and Tony Wong, Georgetown Parents of the Class of 2027, invite you and your family to their home for your local Summer Send-Off! Join other new students, family members, and local alumni leadership to hear about their time on The Hilltop!

For more information, contact Jarryd Delaney (jarryd.delaney@georgetown.edu) and Mary Kertz Jones (Mary.Kertz.Jones@georgetown.edu).

Hawaii

Honolulu
Sunday, Aug. 4 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Park Lane Ala Moana (Private Dining Room)
1388 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814

Join the Georgetown Club of Hawaii for their annual Summer Send-Off! Meet with other new students and families, dedicated alumni representatives, and current students from Hawaii to learn all about Georgetown! Bring your family and enjoy a fun time with fellow Hoyas! Please bring a dish to share. See you there and Hoya Saxa!

For more information, contact Bryan Li (B’00) at bryankkli@gmail.com and Tessa Munekiyo Ng (C’06) at tessa.munekiyo.ng@gmail.com.

Idaho

Boise
Friday, July 26 | 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Home of Janelle (B’94) and Mac Hofeditz
864 East Nature View Court
Boise, ID 83702

Please join us at the Georgetown Club of Idaho for this summer’s Send-Off for our new student from the Class of 2028! We look forward to having you as we celebrate our new Hoya!

For more information, please contact the incoming club president, Janelle Hofeditz, at Janellehof@gmail.com.

Illinois

Chicago
Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 6 to 8 p.m.

Saddle & Cycle Club
900 West Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640

Rich (SFS’94) and Megan Witzel (Parents’27) invite you to join them as they celebrate your heading to Georgetown. Their son, Rich, will also be attending as a member of the Georgetown SFS Class of 2027. Please note: as per Saddle & Cycle Club dress requirements, no denim is permitted at this event. Thank you for your understanding.

For more information, contact Jarryd Delaney at jarryd.delaney@georgetown.edu and Karen Beil at ksb25@georgetown.edu.

Massachusetts

Boston
Tuesday, July 30 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Winchester Country Club
468 Mystic Street
Winchester, MA 01890

Welcome to Georgetown, Class of 2028! We look forward to having you and your parents/guardians join us for this year’s Summer Send-Off to meet other new students from around Boston. Our hosts, Mara Kelly (B’03) and Marcus Wignell, Kate Merry Walters (B’03) and Chris Walters (C’00), and Andrew Clark (B’08) are thrilled to welcome you to the Georgetown family! They can’t wait to send-you-off to The Hilltop. Hoya Saxa! Please note: Clothing appropriate for school or work is welcome, ripped jeans are not allowed.

For more information, please contact Jarryd Delaney at jarryd.delaney@georgetown.edu and Martha Lawler at martha.lawler@georgetown.edu.

Michigan

Detroit/Canton
Saturday, Aug. 3 | 3 to 6 p.m.

The Home of Christina Warner (B’07)
1996 Liberty Street North
Canton, MI 48188

Join the Georgetown Club of Detroit for this year’s Summer Send-Off. Get to meet other new students, families, and alumni to help send-you-off to The Hilltop. Guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share. Main dish options will be provided. We look forward to welcoming you to the Hoya family! Hoya Saxa!

For more information, contact the Club of Detroit at detroithoyas@georgetown.edu.

Minnesota

Minneapolis
Saturday, Aug. 3 | 2 to 4 p.m.

Our Fam Cave
2831 Aldrich Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55408

The Georgetown Club of Club of Minneapolis-St Paul invites you to attend the annual Summer Send-Off, this year for the Class of 2028! Join other new students and families to meet and get to know each other, current students, and dedicated Hoya alumni. See you there!

For more information, please contact The Club of MSP at msphoyas@georgetown.edu.

Missouri/Kansas

Kansas City/Mission Hills – July 28
St. Louis – Aug. 11

Kansas City/Mission Hills
Sunday, July 28 | 3 to 5 p.m.

The Home of Mark (C’83, L’88) and Amy Thompson (Parents’15, ’19, ’27)
3728 West 65th Street
Mission Hills, KS 66208
Please note: The city will put up “no parking” signs on one side of the street. There is a circle driveway for drop off and pickup. Some guests may have to park on Indian Lane, which is a half block to the east.

The Thompson Family invites you to join them at their home to help celebrate your journey to The Hilltop! Join this dedicated Hoya Family and the Georgetown Club of Kansas City to meet other new students and families from your class and region. We can’t wait to see you.

For more information, contact the Club of Kansas City via Dan Bukovac at daniel.bukovac@stinson.com and Jarryd Delaney at jarryd.delaney@georgetown.edu.

St. Louis
Sunday, Aug. 11 | 2 to 4 p.m.

The Home of Mark (C’88) and Amelia Lewis (Parents’27)
17 Picardy Lane
St. Louis, MO 63124

Please join the Georgetown Club of St. Louis at this year’s annual Summer Send-Off! Our dedicated alumni volunteers are excited to welcome you and your family to the Hilltop. Hoya Saxa!

For more information, please contact Mark Lewis at mbl5@georgetown.edu.

New York

Central New York – July 25
New York City – July 26
Westchester County – July 27

Central New York
Thursday, July 25 | 5 to 7 p.m.

Onondaga Golf and Country Club
7003 East Genesee Street
Fayetteville, NY 13066

Join the Georgetown Club of Central New York as they host the traditional Summer Send-Off for new students and families! Get a chance to engage with your fellow new Hoyas and dedicated alumni representatives as we celebrate and wish you well on your journey to The Hilltop! Hoya Saxa!

For more information, contact John O’Connor (B’89) at joconnor@koppbilling.com.

New York City
Friday, July 26 | 6 to 8 p.m.

Hosted by Luke Holden (B’07)
Luke’s Lobster East Midtown
207 East 43rd Street
New York, NY 10017

Join us in welcoming the newest Hoyas from New York to the Georgetown family over lobster rolls and pizza. Be prepared to play fun games that test your knowledge of Georgetown and meet your local Metro New York Club and AAP leaders! Open to incoming students and Club of Metro New York Club Leaders, and AAP leaders.

Please note: Due to space restrictions, attendance is capped at 75 attendees with preference given to incoming students. We would like this to be an event just for admitted students—due to space restrictions parents, guardians, and family are not invited at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

For more information, please contact Rosa Hong (SFS’02) at rsvpgeorgetownreception@gmail.com or 917-715-4489.

Registration is now closed for this event. Thank you.

Westchester County
Saturday, July 27 | 5 to 7 p.m.

The Home of Paul (C’95) and Elizabeth (C’96) Fino
26 Courseview Road
Bronxville, NY 10708

Please join local Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program chairs, Paul Fino (C’95) and Patricia Wrotniak (B’89, Parent’12, ’18, ’26), for this year’s Westchester County Summer Send-Off. This informal BBQ will be a great opportunity to meet other new students and families, and get ready for your journey to The Hilltop. Hoya Saxa!

For more information, please contact Paul A. Fino at PFino@perennialinvestors.com.

North Carolina

Chapel Hill/Research Triangle – Aug. 4
Charlotte – Aug. 11

Chapel Hill/Research Triangle
Sunday, Aug. 4 | 3 to 5 p.m.

The Home of Lynne Fiscus (C’98)
613 Sugarberry Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Join the Georgetown Club of the Research Triangle for this annual Summer Send-Off! All new students, family, and alumni are invited!

For more information, contact the Club of the Research Triangle at ResearchTriangleHoyas@georgetown.edu.

Charlotte Sunday, Aug. 11 | 1:00 p.m.

The Home of Allyson (MBA’10) and Mark (MBA’10) Colaco
4039 Abingdon Road Charlotte, NC 28211

Join the Georgetown Club of Chalotte, and our hosts Allyson and Mark Colaco, for your Summer Send-Off! All new students, family, and alumni are invited!

For more information, contact Ryan Blumel (L’06, L’12) at ryanblumel@hotmail.com and Allyson Colaco (MBA’10) at allyson.colaco@gmail.com.

Ohio

Cincinnati – July 31
Cleveland – Aug. 4

Cincinnati
Wednesday, July 31 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Home of Beth Jones (CAS ’97)
709 Spring Hill Lane
Cincinnati, OH 45226

Hoya Saxa, Class of 2028! Bring your family and join the Georgetown Club of Cincinnati for their Summer Send-Off! Meet fellow new classmates, connect with alumni, and learn more about life as a Hoya. Don’t miss this chance to kickstart your Georgetown journey with fun conversations and delicious refreshments!

For more information, please contact Katherine Butler-Dines at k.butler.dines@gmail.com.

Cleveland
Sunday, Aug. 4 | Noon

The Home of Kurt (B’92) and Amy (B’92) McMaken (Parents’23, ’25)
21330 Avalon Drive
Rocky River, OH 44116

Kurt and Amy McMaken, alongside the Georgetown Club of Cleveland, invite all Hoyas, family members, friends, and alumni to attend the Summer Send-Off for our new students. Congratulations to the Class of 2028!

For more information, contact William Johnson (NHS’14) at wjohnson@rwbaird.com.

Oregon

Portland
Sunday, Aug. 4 | Noon to 2 p.m.

Helvetia Winery
23269 Northwest Yungen Road
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Join the Georgetown Club of Oregon for their annual Summer Send-Off event, this year for the Class of 2028! Get to meet other new students and families, and dedicated alumni volunteers. We look forward to seeing you soon. Hoya Saxa!

For more information, please contact Club President Triston Dallas (B’09) at Triston.dallas@gmail.com.

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia – July 28
Pittsburgh – Aug. 3

Philadelphia
Sunday, July 28 | 3 to 5 p.m.

The Home of John C. “Jack” McNamara (B’69, L’73, Parent’04, ’07)
27 East Golf View Road
Ardmore, PA 19003

You are invited to the traditional Philadelphia Summer Send-Off, this year celebrating the Georgetown Class of 2028. Jack McNamara has been hosting this event for several decades, and looks forward to connecting with another new generation of Hoyas and their families. Join us to meet other new students, and dedicated alumni representatives. Hoya Saxa!

For more information, please contact Jack McNamara at mcnamara.john.c@gmail.com.

Pittsburgh
Saturday, Aug. 3 | 11 a.m.

Millie’s Ice Cream (Lawrenceville Location)
3803 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Join the Georgetown Club of Pittsburgh, and other local alumni, as they help celebrate your acceptance and commitment to Georgetown! We look forward to having you join other new students and families at this fun, social, ice-cream Summer Send-Off.

For more information, contact Michael Rizzi (SFS’04) at mtr3@georgetown.edu.

Puerto Rico

San Juan
Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7 to 9 p.m.

La Cueva del Mar de Guaynabo. Av. Luis Vigoreaux, San Juan, 00966, Puerto Rico.

The Georgetown Club of Puerto Rico looks forward to welcoming you to the Hoya Family at their Summer Send-Off this year. Hoya Saxa!

For more information, contact Silvia Bonachea (C’01) at Sbonachea@gmail.com.

Rhode Island

Providence
Tuesday, July 23 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Home of Ray (SFS’78) and Susan Esposito (Parents’14)
103 Alumni Avenue
Providence, RI 02906

The Esposito Family and the Georgetown Club of Rhode Island are excited to send-you-off to The Hilltop! Join us for this year’s event and meet other new students, family, and alumni.

For more information, contact The Club of Rhode Island via Jonah Licht (C’92) at jonah.licht@gmail.com.

Texas

Austin – July 26
Dallas – July 27
Houston – July 28

Austin
Friday, July 26 | 6 p.m.

Hanover at Republic Square—Level 44 Music Room
303 West 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701

Please join us for a Summer Send-Off for our incoming Hoyas from Austin, hosted by the Georgetown Club of Austin! We hope that new students will be able to meet other new students, current students, and alumni from the region.

For more information, please contact The Club of Austin via Jeremy Bell (SFS’18) at jb2404@georgetown.edu.

Dallas
Saturday, July 27 | 10 a.m. to Noon

The Home of Jennifer and Brian Dietsch (Parents’28)
4121 Caruth Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75225

Fellow New Hoya Parents, Jennifer and Brian Dietsch (Parents’28), invite you and your new students to their home in celebration of your journeys to Georgetown! The Dietsch family has a long tradition of hosting Georgetown students in their home, so come to learn about Georgetown traditions and stories.

For more information, contact Jennifer (Jenny) Dietsch at jennifer.dietsch@gmail.com.

Houston
Sunday, July 28 | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Home of Mary (B’04) and Brendan (C’04) Dalton
375 Tynebridge Lane
Houston, TX 77024

Mary and Brendan Dalton, Houston’s own Georgetown Couple, invite you to their Summer Send-Off at their home. New students and parents/guardians are welcome to attend. Members of the Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program will also be in attendance to hear from them their Hoya stories!

For more information, contact the Dalton family at mvpolichino@gmail.com and jarryd.delaney@georgetown.edu.

Utah

Salt Lake City
Monday, Aug. 19 | 6 to 8 p.m.

Parley’s Creek Pavilion—Sugar House Park
1400 East 2100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Directions: From 2100 South, turn into the driveway entrance at 1400 East. The parking lot entrance for Parley’s Creek Pavilion is on the left side of the interior road just before exiting the park. Read more about Sugar House Park.

Join the Georgetown Club of Utah and hosts Todd Burnette (B’89, Parent’25) and Tricia Petzold (C’91, Parent’27) as we celebrate your journey to Georgetown! Join other new students and families, current students and families, and meet dedicated alumni volunteers.

For more information, contact Tricia Petzold at tpetzold@me.com.

Washington

Seattle
Sunday, Aug. 4 | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The Home of Alvaro (SFS’99) and Marina Alvarez
819 West Lee Street
Seattle, WA 98119
Please note: Please park around where 9th Avenue West and Lee Street (a walking-only staircase) meet. Walk up the staircase and it is the first house on the right.

The Alvarez Family, and the Georgetown Club of Seattle, are excited to welcome you and your family to the Hoya community! Join us to celebrate your accomplishments and your new Georgetown career.

For more information, contact Jarryd Delaney at jarryd.delaney@georgetown.edu.

Wisconsin

Green Lake
Sunday, Aug. 4 | 1 to 5 p.m.

The Home of Georgetown Family Brian, Jodi, Kelsey, and Erik Olmen
N5589 County Road A
Green Lake, WI 54941

The Olmen Family invites you to their annual Summer Send-Off in Green Lake, WI! All incoming new students and family members are invited, alongside all Georgetown Alumni in the area. Join us as we celebrate your journey to The Hilltop!

For more information, contact Brian Olmen (G’92, Parent’26, ’27) at brian.olmen@kelrik.net.

Hong Kong

Central Hong Kong
Friday, July 26 | 6 p.m.

Town Club, The American Club
8 Connaught Place, 48-49 Floors, Two Exchange Square Central, Hong Kong

Hoya Saxa! Please join our host, Adrian Khoo (SFS’89, Parent’28), and the Georgetown Club of Hong Kong for this year’s Summer Send-Off. We look forward to connecting with new students and families as we celebrate your journey to The Hilltop.

For more information, please contact Valerie Ma (SFS’21) at georgetownhk@gmail.com.

India

Delhi, India
Friday July, 26 | 7 to 9 p.m.

Kylin Skybar – T-302, 3rd Floor, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India.

Join the Georgetown Club of India in Delhi for this year’s annual Summer Send-Off! We can’t wait to welcome you to our Hoya family and send-you-off to The Hilltop!

For more information, contact the Club of India at georgetownclubofindia.delhi@gmail.com.

Registration is now closed for this event. Thank you.

Singapore

Central Singapore
Friday July, 26 | 6 to 8 p.m.

1 Jiak Kim Street
Riviere Club House
Singapore 169423

The Georgetown Club of Singapore invites you and your family to this year’s Summer Send-Off! We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2028 and all your accomplishments. Join us to meet other new students and parents from Singapore, and dedicated alumni volunteers.

For more information, contact Devi Sahny (C’15) at devi.sahny@ascendnow.info.

United Kingdom

London
Tuesday, July 30 | 7 p.m.

The home of Jim (C’93) and Tasia (L’99) Filippatos
1 Cranley Place
London SW7 3AB

Hoya Saxa and welcome to Georgetown! The Filippatos family and the Georgetown Club of the United Kingdom invite you and your family to this year’s Send-Off! Join us for refreshments, food, and fun!

For more information, please contact Jarryd Delaney at jarryd.delaney@georgetown.edu.

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