Curtiss Frank ’25 addresses Presidents’ Club members during the organization’s first celebration at the Waldorf Astoria
This year, Colgate is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Presidents’ Club with events around the country, including two distinct events in New York City. “We want Presidents’ Club members everywhere to be able to celebrate this very special Colgate milestone,” said Debbie Duarte ’81 P’15, chair of the Presidents’ Club Events Committee.
The Presidents’ Club 50th Anniversary Reception for Recent Alumni (2005–2014) will be held on Monday, April 20, 7–10 p.m., at The Standard, High Line. Trustee Lee Woodruff ’82, P’13 will provide remarks.
“You are immediately reminded of the full reach and scope of the Colgate alumni network when you attend a Presidents’ Club event,” said Martha Engh ’12. “Whether you’re in an intimate setting or a large reception, accessibility to industry leaders is unparalleled, and it never feels like networking when conversations are peppered with Broad Street stories and memories of the Jug. Colgate does an incredible job of seeking out unique settings for alumni to come together and connect, and I look forward to spending this year’s 50th anniversary at The Standard!”
On Monday, May 4, Presidents’ Club alumni members in class years 1939–2005, parents, and friends will gather for the 50th Anniversary Gala at the Waldorf Astoria. The cocktail reception will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a formal dinner and program at 7 p.m., with dancing at 8:30 p.m. Tom Bartlett GP’15, Colgate’s eleventh president, will provide remarks.
Any recent alumnus (2005–2014) who contributes $1,000 or more annually will receive an invitation to both events.
Presidents’ Club 50th Anniversary Celebrations were held in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco earlier this year and are being planned for Philadelphia (March 26), Boston (May 19), and Los Angeles. Information about the Presidents’ Club, including giving levels, can be found at colgate.edu/presidentsclub.