Howdy Gump!

We know you heard from us recently, but we wanted to flag some exciting upcoming alumni performances!

As a reminder, you can always find information about upcoming alumni performances and other events on our website and Instagram. And you can share your own class notes and events with us at any time.
 

Upcoming Alumni Performances

Check out these upcoming events featuring Gump alums! Do you have an upcoming event? Let us know here!

April 12-13 @ 7pm: Improvised Twilight Zone ft. Amy Ludwig '86 (Los Angeles)
IMPRO STUDIO, 1727 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Tickets

Impro School Twilight Zone Class will take you on a journey beyond the limits of your imagination. Join us for completely improvised episodes in the style of the classic 1960's tv series: A blend of science fiction, horror, and suspense with unexpected twists. An improvised journey into the unknown.

April 28 @ 4pm: Hear Your Song's 10th Anniversary Symposium and Concert ft. Sofía Campoamor '19+1 (New Haven)
Hendrie Hall, 165 Elm Street, New Haven, CT | Free Reservations

Hear Your Song is a Yale-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers children and teens with serious illnesses and complex health needs, both physical and mental health diagnoses, to make their voices heard through collaborative songwriting. Ten years after Hear Your Song got its start as a student organization, join us to celebrate the more than 500 youth songwriters who have brought their songs to life through this community. Join founding alumni, the current Yale undergraduate chapter, members of the Yale Glee Club, and some of the youth songwriters themselves for an afternoon of music, conversation, and food!

May 5 @ 2pm: The Current ft. Aïssa Guindo '21 (New York)
Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street, New York, NY | Tickets

Craving some a cappella? Join the Current, featuring the Gump's own Aïssa Guindo '21, for its annual showcase! Tickets are $13 in advance or $20 at the door with a two-drink minimum (but water counts!). Aïssa's solo is the opening of Act 2, but the whole group is a ton of fun.
 

Lots of love,
Mixed Company of Yale Alumni

Dear Gumplings,

Spring is officially here! We're feeling renewed, and we have some exciting updates as we head into the warmer months. Read below for the details. In short:

1. We have a new Instagram account.

2. We want to hear about (and help advertise) your upcoming performances.

3. We're collecting Class Notes to share in future newsletters.

4. We're still looking for contributions to the Gump archives.

5. We'd love help planning summer get-togethers.

New Instagram Account

That's right, the Mixed Co. Alumni Association is now on Instagram! Follow us @gumpalumni, and we'll be sure to follow back.

We're just getting this off the ground, so let us know if you have ideas for the kind of content you'd like to see. And if you want us to share any posts, stories, or other content of yours, shoot us a message on Instagram or an email at info@gumpalumni.org.

Tell Us About Your Performances

We're blessed to have so many incredible performers among our ranks, and we want to spread the word about your upcoming events.

If you have an upcoming event (musical or otherwise), please let us know by filling out this form. With your permission, we'll add it to our Events calendar, include it in our next newsletter, and/or feature it on our Instagram.

Class Notes

Have any life updates? Let your fellow Gump alumni know what's new by submitting a class note!

Class notes will be included in our monthly email newsletters. But to preserve privacy, they will not be posted publicly to our website.

Contribute to the Archives

We're still looking for contributions to the Gump archives. If you have audio recordings, videos, photos, schticks, flyers, or any other memorabilia from your time in the group, please send them our way.

If you have physical media and aren't sure how to digitize it, we're happy either to walk you through the process or to digitize it ourselves. Just reach out to archivesandmusic@gumpalumni.org.

Summer Get-Togethers

Our Events Committee is hoping to coordinate a few alumni get-togethers this summer, and they could use your help. If you're interested in planning a social event in your city, please reach out to events@gumpalumni.org.
 

Gumpily,
Mixed Company of Yale Alumni

Dearest Gump Alumni,

We have a couple little updates regarding Snow Job and the alumni org's Annual Meeting... plus it's not too late to vote for this year's Board of Directors.  Read below for more:

Snow Job Updates

Snow Job 42 will be this Saturday, Feb 3rd at 6̶:̶3̶0̶p̶m̶ 7pm in SSS (1 Prospect St).

You get in free with a bowling shirt, but if you're attending it is also encouraged to register for a free alum ticket via the SJ Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mixed-company-presents-snow-job-xlii-tickets-811462164177

Support the Gump

Whether you're going to New Haven or missing this year, we encourage all our alumni to consider making a small donation to Mixed Company to help cover their Snow Job expenses. Please consider donating $5, $10, $20, or more dollars via: 

Venmo to @MixedCompany [link] or Zelle to mixedcompanyofyale@gmail.com

The MCYA Annual Meeting is MONDAY, Feb 12th

We just wanted to quickly correct a typo from our last email.  Our alumni org Annual Meeting is on Monday, February 12th at 8:30pm Eastern. Here is the link if you would like to attend: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81211218785?pwd=cW5oVTFzTm5NSzhLc2Uva3d1MmpKUT09
Password: Gump1981

Vote for the Board...

... while you still can! Half of the MCYA's Directors are up for election each year. This year the Nominating Committee is putting up for election the following alumni: 

Norman Kim '93
Josh Dodes '95
Jaclyn Savolainen '95
Adam Blau '97
David Martinez-Bulla '13
Zak Kayal '18

You may vote by replying to this email with a "yea" or "nay" by February 12th, or you may vote during the meeting on February 12th (info and link above).  We vote for the entire slate... no nitpicking!
 

Gumpily,
Mixed Company of Yale Alumni

Dearest Gumplings,

Did you miss us?

Because we missed you!  The Gump Alumni Org spent most of 2023 sleeping off the hangover from our amazing 41st reunion and boy how the time flew right by. Can you believe it's already time for another Snow Job, Annual Meeting, and Board elections?

Snow Job is Saturday, Feb 3rd

If you are in or near New Haven (or making the trek from afar), Snow Job 42 will be on Saturday, Feb 3rd at 6:30pm in SSS (1 Prospect St). Please let us know if you're coming so that we can make sure you get a seat in the front (and keep you posted on the alumni pre-game).
 

The MCYA Annual Meeting is Sunday, Feb 12th

Every February, the Mixed Company of Yale Alumni has its Annual Meeting, which you are all invited to attend via Zoom. This year it is on Monday, February 12th at 8:30pm Eastern. Here is the link if you would like to attend: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81211218785?pwd=cW5oVTFzTm5NSzhLc2Uva3d1MmpKUT09
Password: Gump1981

Vote for the Board

Half of the MCYA's Directors are up for election each year.  This year the Nominating Committee is putting up for election the following alumni: 

Norman Kim '93
Josh Dodes '95
Jaclyn Savolainen '95
Adam Blau '97
David Martinez-Bulla '13
Zak Kayal '18

Please vote!  You may do so by replying to this email with a "yea" or "nay" by February 12th, or you may vote during the meeting on February 12th (info and link above).  We vote for the entire slate... no nitpicking!
 

Yours in Gump,
Mixed Company of Yale Alumni

41st Reunion Newsletter

Thank you!!

Last weekend, over a hundred alumni converged on New Haven for what turned out to be an insanely fun, raucous, and music-filled reunion.  We sang, we laughed, we cried, we got a bit too tipsy, and we reunited with family. Thank you everyone who came out and made it such a success. 

Photos and Videos

The alumni org is collecting photos and videos from this weekend! If you have any you can share, please drop them in our Gump Dump folder. Archivist Josh Dodes '95 has been sifting through and adding them to our Digital Gump Archives (which you should check out!  You may need to request access, but it's worth it.)

Last call for reunion merch!

Many alums sported new styles at the reunion, wearing reunion tee's and toting reunion totes (which were especially cute).  We'll be closing the store soon, so if you saw something you liked, get it now!

The 41st Reunion store: https://gumpalumni.myspreadshop.com/

Don't Forget

The MCYA Annual Meeting is on Weds, Feb 15th at 8:30pm Eastern.

All alums are welcome!

Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87906919681?pwd=OG8wMDROY2gyY09oWU9MK2xQUFozZz09

Password: Gump

Love you all,

The 41st Reunion Committee:

Sara Koulen '87

Jen Jacobsen '89

Brian Kim '04

Ian Janer '10

Scott Hillier '10

Dearest Gump VIPs:

REUNION WAS SO FUN!!  For everyone who couldn't make it, we missed you!  For everyone who did, it was a blast getting to see you and sing together and laugh and party. What a good weekend :)

We will be sending a roundup soon with memories, links to photos/videos, merch, and so much more.  But in the meantime, we have some important business: 

The MCYA Annual Meeting is Next Week

Every February, the Mixed Company of Yale Alumni has its annual meeting, which you are all invited to attend via Zoom.  This year it is on Wednesday, February 15th at 8:30pm Eastern. Here is the link if you would like to attend: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87906919681?pwd=OG8wMDROY2gyY09oWU9MK2xQUFozZz09

Password: Gump

Vote for the Board

Half of the MCYA's Directors are up for election each year.  This year the Nominating Committee is putting up for election the following alumni: 

M. Tracey Ober '85

Johanna Schlegel '85

Adam Blau '97

Brian Kim '05

Ian Janer '11

Emil Beckford '20

Please vote!  You may do so by replying to this email with a "yea" or "nay" by February 15th, or you may vote during the meeting on February 15th (info and link above).  We vote for the entire slate... no nitpicking!

Forever yours,

Mixed Company of Yale Alumni

41st Reunion Newsletter

The Complete Schedule

We are just a few days away from the big reunion!  The organizers have been hard at work finalizing the program, and we wanted to share with you all the juicy details.  Keep scrolling to find the times, locations, and descriptions of each of the weekend's events.

An even more detailed schedule also lives on our reunion website at: 

https://www.gumpalumni.org/reunion/reunion-detailed-schedule

But first, a quick note on travel... 

If you're flying into or out of Bradley Airport or any of the NYC airports, Nina Rastogi '02 created a clever spreadsheet to help alumni find each other and set up their own carpools.  If this applies to you, check out this doc below, fill in your information, and look for others with similar travel schedules:   Carpool Google Spreadsheet link

Schedule of Events

Friday, February 3rd 

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Welcome Drinks at Mory's   (306 York St.)

We'll have Mory's cups—both shared and individual servings—and plenty of shared plates to go around.  Dress code = business casual.

Saturday, February 4th  

11:30am - 3pm

Alumni Rehearsals at the Loria Center   (190 York St.)

We'll rehearse in shifts to prepare for the alumni brunch and then rehearse in sections to learn a new shoe song! Schedule and room assignments below:

• 11:30am:  Classes of '83—'89, '96—'00, and '09—'14

• 12:30pm:  Classes of '90—'95, '01—'08, and '15—'22

• 1:30pm:  Sectionals by voice part

• 2:30pm:  Full choir

Campus security will be stationed out front to let people in, and there should be a reunion organizer there as well to confirm you're with our group.

For more details about room assignments, the new arrangement, and who to call if you need help getting in, click here for our even more detailed schedule. 

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Pre-Game at BAR Pizza (254 Crown St.)

We've got the huge back room reserved and we're buying an insane number of delicious pizzas (mashed potato pie, anyone?).  

❗ Don't be late! We have to leave exactly at 5:30pm.

❗ Alumni and guests over 21, you must have your ID with you to get in.

❗ Guests under 21 must enter with a parent.

6pm - 8:30pm

Snow Job at SSS (1 Prospect St.)

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Don your bowling shirts and get ready to dance back-to-back, belly-to-belly!

❗ Please make sure you arrive before 6pm.

9pm - midnight

Afterparty at Gryphon's Pub (204 York St.)

We're taking over the ballroom of the old GPSCY. We'll be dancing (to whatever music we choose), eating lots of good drunk snacks, and drinking (the first two drinks are on us!!)

❗ 21+ only.  You will not be allowed in without an ID.

If you get lost or need help getting in, call or text Ian Janer '10 at (917) 837-4850 or Sara Koulen '87 at (817) 343-4098. 

Sunday, February 5th 

10am - 1pm

Alumni Brunch at the Omni (155 Temple St.)

The culminating event of the weekend, the alumni brunch! We'll be in the main ballroom, where there will be a delicious buffet starting at 10am for us to mingle and nurse our hangovers.

❗ Please try to arrive on time. Singing and shticks will start around 10:30am. 

We'll close around 12:15pm with "Zombie Jamboree," "Don't Dream It's Over," and "Bright College Years."

And the rest is history!!

DON'T FORGET!

You can register for the reunion at:

https://gump41.eventbrite.com

Complete reunion information can be found at:

https://www.gumpalumni.org/reunion

See you SO soon!

The 41st Reunion Committee:

Sara Koulen '87

Jen Jacobsen '89

Brian Kim '04

Ian Janer '10

Scott Hillier '10

41st Reunion Newsletter

Spotlight: Music & Shtick

What would the reunion weekend be without plenty of music and hilarity?  From Mory's to the alumni rehearsals to brunch performances, we've got you covered.  And the most exciting part: we have a new arrangement we'll be learning a new shoe song together! 

Don't Make Me Sing... 

Yes yes we're coming to watch the undergrads perform, sure sure sure.  But ALSO we like to make mouth sounds too.  Here's when we get to be the stars:

• Friday Mory's (8:30 - 10pm):  We'll sing rounds of "It's" and probably a few Gump classics in between hors d'oeuvres and drinks. 

• Saturday Rehearsals (11:30am - 3pm):   This is when we'll freshen up our skills for the Sunday brunch and learn a new song(!)... more info below. 

• Snow Job (6 - 8:30pm):  We'll snap our fingers, inappropriately hum foofs, and then close the show by all storming the stage for "Zombie Jamboree. 

• Sunday Brunch (10am-1pm):  We'll close the weekend with our traditional alumni brunch, this time in the ballroom at the Omni (with the candle stick). Groups from each era will perform, and we'll close with a few group songs.

Alumni Rehearsals 

The first thing we'll do on Saturday will be the alumni rehearsals at the Loria Center, 190 York St. (the newer part of the School of Architecture).  Alumni will group up by era to practice their brunch sets and whatever else they feel, and then around 1:30pm we will start learning "Don't Dream It's Over" (arr. Brian Kim '04), first in sections and then as a full alumni choir.  

Check out this schedule below, because different era groups have different call times.  (This is to allow people to sing with more than one era if they want.)

• 11:30am:  Classes of '83—'89, '96—'00, and '09—'14

• 12:30pm:  Classes of '90—'95, '01—'08, and '15—'22

• 1:30pm:  Sectionals by voice part

• 2:30pm:  Full choir

"Don't Dream It's Over" 

We've got a special treat this year! During our rehearsals, we'll be learning "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House (arr. Brian Kim '04).  The current Gump picked the song and are learning it too!

Even if you can't make the brunch, we invite you to learn the song with us.  And if you would like to get a head start, here is a link to the arrangement and guide tracks: the "Don't Dream It's Over" Dropbox folder. 

Bring your photos, videos, etc. to reunion!

The alumni org is collecting old photos, videos, gig posters, and SJ recordings, all to add to our digital archives.  We will digitize them and return them to you after reunion. 

Here's what we're looking for: 

• Snow Job recordings from before 2003 or after 2014

• Any and all videos

• Photos from your time in the group

• Old posters, flyers, tour guides, etc.

• Shticks

DON'T FORGET!

You can register for the reunion at:

https://gump41.eventbrite.com

Complete reunion information can be found at:

https://www.gumpalumni.org/reunion

This anticipation is KILLing us!

The 41st Reunion Committee:

Sara Koulen '87

Jen Jacobsen '89

Brian Kim '04

Ian Janer '10

Scott Hillier '10

41st Reunion Newsletter

Registration Update

Zombies, it’s time to commit. Please register yourself (and any guests) by Saturday Jan 28because we have to get a brunch headcount to the Omni by January 29.

Registration link:

https://gump41.eventbrite.com

If you can't register right now but are pretty sure you'll be there, you can instead reply to this email. Let us know if you think you'll be at reunion and which day(s).  

And don't forget: if you need help paying for reunion, you can reach out to Scott Hillier '10 ats.thompsonhillier@gmail.com and he can help you get a fee waiver or travel subsidy.  

Other questions?  Feel free to email us, or you can also check out our reunion website at:

https://www.gumpalumni.org/reunion

Keep an eye out for more reunion details coming soon ☺ 

The 41st Reunion Committee:

Sara Koulen '87

Jen Jacobsen '89

Brian Kim '04

Ian Janer '10

Scott Hillier '10

41st Reunion Newsletter

The Alumni Survey Edition

A New Project

The Alumni Database: what is is, why it is, and how you can help 

This year, in conjunction with our 41st reunion, we are creating a new way for alumni and current Gumplings to connect with each other: whether you're trying to organize a get-together in your area, or you're a new grad looking to find Gump alumni in your industry.   

To that end, we are collecting information from any and all Gump alumni in a short 5-minute survey. It is totally optional, but please participate if you can! 

Survey link: https://airtable.com/shrWWHHAPsZrf9ns3

Based on your answers, the Gump alumni org is planning to put together a private invite-only spreadsheet for us to be able to find each other.  We know it sounds dry, but this could be a major boon for job-seeking Gumplings and for folks who want to connect with their local Gump families.  

We are so appreciative of the folks who already noticed the link and filled out the survey.  Thank you!!

- Mixed Company of Yale Alumni Inc.

DON'T FORGET!

You can register for the reunion at:

https://gump41.eventbrite.com

Complete reunion information can be found at:

https://www.gumpalumni.org/reunion

Gumpily yours, 

The 41st Reunion Committee:

Sara Koulen '87

Jen Jacobsen '89

Brian Kim '04

Ian Janer '10

Scott Hillier '10

41st Reunion Newsletter

Latest Updates

Hiya fam!  We're bringing you a few little updates today about hotel blocks and where to find the current list of reunion attendees. 

But first's things first... 

We wicked necromancers of the reunion council want to clear up a question that has been raised by a few different alumni: Did they change the jam theme this year?  

The answer is... NO! Snow Job is still Snow Job.  Our ghoulish reunion theme (Dawn of the Living Gump: The Post-Pandemic Zombie Jamboree) is just a fun thing for us old gumpy corpses... the undergrads can't have it!

Want to stay at The Study?

You still can! 

In case you still need a place to stay for reunion, we have good news: we just secured 10 more rooms in our discount block at The Study.  Plus it looks like our Omni booking link still works... yay!  More info below: 

• The Omni New Haven (155 Temple St):  $199/night.  Reserve online by clicking this link, or call 1-800-THE-OMNI and reference "Mixed Company of Yale Alumni."        **Pro tip: the Omni is where our Sunday brunch will be!

• The Study at Yale (1157 Chapel St):  $199/night, must book by Jan 20th.  Reserve online by clicking this link, or call 1-203-503-3900 and reference "Mixed Company of Yale Alumni." 

Who's crawling out of their graves?  

If you're interested to see who has registered for reunion '23 so far, check out the list here (updated daily): https://www.gumpalumni.org/reunion/reunionattendees

If you need help attending reunion... 

Thanks to donations from a number of generous alumni, we have the ability to offer fee waivers and travel subsidies to alumni who want help paying for reunion.  We want you to come and don't want money to be the roadblock! 

If you're interested in this option, please email reunion coordinator Scott Hillier '10 (s.thompsonhillier@gmail.com) and he can hook you up.  

DON'T FORGET!

You can register for the reunion at:

https://gump41.eventbrite.com

Complete reunion information can be found at:

https://www.gumpalumni.org/reunion

MWAHAHAHA

The 41st Reunion Committee:

Sara Koulen '87

Jen Jacobsen '89

Brian Kim '04

Ian Janer '10

Scott Hillier '10

41st Reunion Newsletter

Happy New Year!!

The Gump alumni org loves you all, and we hope to see you soon at our reunion (just one month away!). We  simply wanted to send some good vibes your way and to share the insane list of guests who have registered for the reunion so far.

(Special shout out to the class of '95, leading the pack in registrations!!)

Who's coming to reunion??

Beth Levison '84

Kenneth Martin '84

Jennifer O'Flaherty '84

Jeff Larson '85

Tracey Ober '85

Johanna Schlegel '85

Billy Kolber '86

J.B. Schramm '86

Sara Koulen '87

Gretchen Hummon '89

Jennifer Jacobsen '89

Eric Savolainen '90

Paul Kraske '92

Norman Kim '93

Jonathan Travers '93

Julie Dobrow '94

Amy Zimmerman '94

Josh Dodes '95

Diana Doherty '95

Will Janensch '95

Marisa Mickel '95

Jaclyn Savolainen '95

Dan Koloski '96

Rena Desai Callahan '97

Asher Richelli '97

Adam Blau '97

Katie O'Shaughnessey '98

Rebecca Schrag Herschberg '98

Ben Gregory '99

Tom Carberry '00

Ari Shapiro '00

Krupa Desai '01

Ilyse Dobrow '01

Brian Sogol '01

Steve Hrycelak '02

Elliott Huntsman '02

David Lerman '04

Mark Dunn '07

Lexi Newman '07

Julian Polaris '09

Scott Hillier '10

Ian Janer '10

Eric Randall '11

Daniel Spector '11

Timmy Pham '13

Mary Bolt '14

Alyssa Miller '16

Tom Stilwell '16

Zak Kayal '17

Tyler Harkness '18

Sofia Campoamor '19

Emil Beckford '20

Ananya Parthasarthy '20

DON'T FORGET!

You can register for the reunion at:

https://gump41.eventbrite.com

(There are still a few Early Bird discount tickets!)

Complete reunion information can be found at:

https://www.gumpalumni.org/reunion

See you ghouls soon...

The 41st Reunion Committee:

Sara Koulen '87

Jen Jacobsen '89

Brian Kim '04

Ian Janer '10

Scott Hillier '10

41st Reunion Newsletter

Lodging

Have you booked your room yet?

Yes, sure, some of our reunion attendees will be staying with friends and family, or maybe even getting a fun Airbnb with their Gump classmates.  But for everyone else, the reunion committee has got you covered with discount hotel rates at three great hotels just a few short blocks from campus. 

Book your rooms ASAP at one of the following hotels in order to make sure you get in on our discount group rates!

• The Omni New Haven (155 Temple St):  $199/night.  Reserve online by clicking this link, or call 1-800-THE-OMNI and reference "Mixed Company of Yale Alumni."        **Pro tip: the Omni is where our Sunday brunch will be!

• The Study at Yale (1157 Chapel St):  $199/night.  Reserve online by clicking this link, or call 1-203-503-3900 and reference "Mixed Company of Yale Alumni."

• New Haven Hotel (229 George St):  $164/night.  To reserve, call 1-203-498-3100 and reference "Mixed Company of Yale Alumni."

Do you need babysitting? 

We want our alumni to be able to attend any and all reunion events, so with that in mind we are offering to organize babysitting by an experienced sitter on Friday and Saturday nights.

When you register for the reunion, you may notice a question about babysitting. Please select "Yes" if you think you might want to take advantage of this option, so that we can begin to coordinate with you.  If you have already registered or have questions about babysitting, you may reach out to the Gump reunion committee at this email (gumpalumniorg@gmail.com). 

DON'T FORGET!

You can register for the reunion at:

https://gump41.eventbrite.com

(There are still a few Early Bird discount tickets!)

Complete reunion information can be found at:

https://www.gumpalumni.org/reunion

🧟  SPECIAL UNDEAD DISCOUNT  🧟‍♀️

Our merch service is giving us a 15% off discount

through 12/15. Check out our merch [here]!

See you ghouls soon...

The 41st Reunion Committee:

Sara Koulen '87

Jen Jacobsen '89

Brian Kim '04

Ian Janer '10

Scott Hillier '10

41st Reunion Newsletter

Financial Aid and Donations

Do you need help paying for reunion??

Our goal is for every Gumpling to be able to attend our reunion regardless of financial circumstances. Fortunately, thanks to some very generous alumni, we have already raised enough to fund a number of fee waivers, and we expect to be able to help with some travel expenses as well. 

If you would like a fee waiver or help with other reunion costs, please email your request to Scott Hillier '10 (s.thompsonhillier@gmail.com) and he can get you set up!

Why You Should Donate

Thank you so much to the alumni who have already donated to support the reunion.  For those who haven't registered yet, please consider making a donation when you register.   

Donations and pledges to the 41st reunion fund will be used for: 

• Free or discounted registration for young alumni and alumni who can't afford the registration fees;

• Travel subsidies for alumni coming from afar;

• Our 5-year gift to Mixed Company; and

• Covering unexpected reunion expenses.

Donations can be made as an "Add-On" when you're selecting your tickets or in the pledge box during checkout (and we'll follow up with you).  Use the former if you would like your donation to go towards a specific purpose.

If you would like to donate today, you may also donate via PayPal or Facebook. 

DON'T FORGET!

You can register for the reunion at:

https://gump41.eventbrite.com

(There are still a few Early Bird discount tickets!)

Complete reunion information can be found at:

https://www.gumpalumni.org/reunion

See you ghouls soon...

The 41st Reunion Committee:

Sara Koulen '87

Jen Jacobsen '89

Brian Kim '04

Ian Janer '10

Scott Hillier '10

You are invited to...

DAWN OF THE LIVING GUMP:

The Post Pandemic Zombie Jamboree!

Feb 3rd-5th, 2023

Come one, come Gump to the 41st annual zombie jamboree in New Haven, CT!  All the ghouls and undead bagels will be gathering for our twice-a-decade reunion on Feb 3rd through 5th, 2023.

REGISTER TODAY!!

(and get an "Early Bird" rate)

The first 41 zombies to register get a discount. Register below at:

https://gump41.eventbrite.com/

(And if you need financial assistance attending reunion, please keep scrolling for information on that!)

Want answers to all your burning reunion questions??

You can find them on our official reunion page at:

https://www.gumpalumni.org/reunion

There you'll find:

📅   Schedule of events   📅

🏨   Discounted hotel blocks   🏨

👚   Reunion merchandise   👚

📧   Reunion newsletters   📧

... and more!

Any other questions? Just reach out to gumpalumniorg@gmail.com

If you need help attending reunion...

We want all alumni to be able to attend the reunion. If you require financial assistance, please email Scott Hillier '10 at s.thompsonhillier@gmail.com, who will help you figure it out (so it's not the whole committee getting in your business). We will be collecting donations towards covering reunion fees and possibly even travel reimbursements for those alumni who need it. Just ask!

And keep your eyes peeled...

We will be sending more emails soon about hotels, merch, reunion events. Don't miss out or you WILL be sacrificed to the undead horde!

Excited to see you soon!

The 41st Reunion Committee:

Sara Koulen '87

Jen Jacobsen '89

Brian Kim '04

Ian Janer '10

Scott Hillier '10

Gumplings oh Gumplings,

As the reunion committee is gearing up for our highly anticipated 41st reunion on the weekend of February 3-5, 2023, we need just 1 minute of your time to settle something for us:

Where should our Snow Job pregame be? 

For years, Viva's has been the traditional first-stop for Snow Job revelry, but it's also a tight fit when we're expecting 120+ attendees, so we could use your help deciding. Please take a quick moment to fill out this 2-question survey about the pre-game: 

→  Snow Job pre-game survey  ←

https://forms.gle/L21LcYuyYzKyeDYF9

More Reunion Info Coming Soon...

The reunion committee has almost finished booking venues, getting merch quotes, and reserving discount hotel blocks. We are hoping to send out the schedule and registration in early December. 

In the meantime, if you have any questions about reunion, please feel free to reply to this email or contact reunion chair Sara 'Ace' Koulen '87 at skoulen@hotmail.com.

Nominations for the Board of Directors

Every year, the Mixed Company of Yale Alumni (MCYA) holds elections for the Board.  Please reply to this email if you're interested in getting involved or if you have any questions about the Board and what we do!  We'd love to add some new voices to our crew 😊

Cheers,

Mixed Company of Yale Alumni

Dearest Gumplings,

We are excited to announce that the date of Snow Job has been set and that we are officially planning our 41st Reunion for the weekend of February 3-5, 2023. 

Please save the date, and feel free to start booking travel!  The main events will be on Saturday (rehearsals during the day followed by Snow Job and our afterparty at night) and Sunday brunch. 

More information will come over the coming months, but there is one thing we ask right now: 

❗❗Please take our preliminary reunion survey❗❗

https://forms.gle/JY9wzaXuubbm6rdJA

We so appreciate your timely responses.  This will be very helpful to the reunion organizers, just to get a rough headcount for the event.  It is not an official RSVP, don't worry!

In the meantime, if you have any questions about reunion, please feel free to reply to this email or contact reunion chair Sara 'Ace' Koulen '87 at skoulen@hotmail.com.

Yours in Gump,

The 41st Reunion Committee

Mixed Company of Yale Alumni

Dear Gumplings--

The current group needs help ASAP to prepare their web portal for this year's rush (unfortunately their old web portal crashed).  If you have experience in developing websites, please read below and respond to Rohit at rohit.mathur@yale.edu. 

Yours,

Board of Directors

Mixed Company of Yale Alumni

--

Hello!

I'm writing to ask for alumni help with some of our website upkeep — I was wondering if you could please forward this to any alums that may be able to help.

We are looking for any tech-savvy alumni who would be willing to help us build anew Rush Portal (the page on our website where rushees can sign in to keep track of their rush meals, find audition materials. and see cute pictures of Mixed Co on tour). MixedCo's Rush Portal has set our group apart and improved the rush process for prospective Bagels for years, but sadly the old Rush Portal stopped working earlier this year and we don’t think it’s possible to fix (thanks a lot, Google!). None of the current group are master coders, and we thought we’d reach out first to the alums in case there’s any tech wizards who might be able to whip something up.

As rush approaches, we would really appreciate it if any alumni willing to help could reach out as soon as possible – thank you in advance!

Best regards,

Rohit Mathur '25

Oh Mighty Gump!!

Although it feels like it's been ages, you may recall that around this time last year we were planning to hold our big 40th reunion in February 2022, only to have Omicron destroy our plans a few months later. 

Well, guess what??  The reunion is back on, just one year late!

The alumni org is starting to plan our iconic Gump 41st Reunion, tentatively set forFebruary 3-5, 2023.  Mark your calendars!  (But don't buy any plane tickets just yet... we're hoping to finalize in early Fall.)

In the meantime, if you're itching to get together sooner, there is a wonderful Gump gathering coming up that you're all invited to:

NYC Gump Hang

Near, far, wherever you are: the NYC branch of the Gump alumni org is hosting a get-together for all Gump alumni and current students. If you can make it, please do!  There will be food, drinks, and probably some singing as well. 

Where: Tanya Wexler's ('92) home in the West Village (on the roof, weather permitting)

When: Saturday, August 13th, 1-4pm

Eventbrite RSVP Link: https://bit.ly/GumpAug13

If you can make it, please RSVP on the above Eventbrite link by Mon, Aug 8th (the earlier the better), and +1s are totally welcome as well.  

Yours,

Board of Directors

Mixed Company of Yale Alumni

Hello Gump fam --

Mark your calendars for TOMORROW (Sunday, April 10th) as we just found out that Mixed Company will be live-streaming "Springjob," which will start at 7:30pm ET. 

They've got new taps, new music, and a whole new attitude.

Here is the link to watch the Gump LIVE at 7:30pm ET tomorrow: 

https://youtu.be/sARl4pYPsxg

And if you can make it in-person, the show will be at SSS (1 Prospect St) at 7:30pm.  It's totally free for alumni (bring your bowling shirts!) but you must register in advance for a ticket since we do live in COVID times.  Click here to register if you want to attend in-person.

Forever in Gump,

Board of Directors

Mixed Company of Yale Alumni

Hello crusties!

As you can imagine, a cappella rush this Fall was a little weird, with 14 underclassmen groups all scrambling to tap two whole classes of singers.  Mixed Company was fortunate to get seven incredible new taps in the Fall, freshmen Veronica Zimmer, Sophia Schloss, and Lauren Marut, as well as sophomores Iris Yang, Ivana Ramirez, Rachel Folmar, and Soleil Singh. 

Well even more good news came a couple weeks ago, when Mixed Company welcomed four more new taps into the fold, Isaac Mukamal, Rohit Mathur, Isaac Yu, and Ilia Sukhovalov.

These newest bagels will be freshly out of the oven just in time for Snow Job on Sunday, April 10th.

But wait, there's more:

We want you!

Every year we elect members to our alumni org's Board, but this year we want to officially open it up for all Gump alumni to join in.  There are two main ways you can do this, and they're both fun and easy:

How about helping to plan a Gump gathering in your area?  We missed out on reunion this year, but that doesn't mean we can't hang out!  If you think it would be fun to have a "mini-reunion" in your neck of the woods, please reply to this email or reach out to Jen Jacobsen '89 (jennifer.g.jacobsen@gmail.com) and we can help get it off the ground. 

Or perhaps you'd like to join one of our "committees"?  The Board has a number of small groups that take care of different activities, and we'd love for you to join any of the following: 

• The Archives & Music Committee collects and digitizes old Gump stuff and organizes fun music projects.

• The Events Committee provides resources for anyone seeking to plan Gump alumni events (besides reunion).

• The 41st Reunion Committee... is pretty self-explanatory.

• The Undergraduate Committee liaises with and supports the undergrads.

• The Nominating Committee collects and finalizes the nominations for next year's Board. 

Please reach out here if you have questions or if you'd be interested in participating in any of these groups so we can connect you with the appropriate committee chair. 

Look ma, we're famous!

Recently Paul Kraske '92 reached out to let us know about a virtual benefit concert hosted by his D.C.-based a cappella group Augmented 8.  He also asked if the Mixed Company Alumni would be willing to "perform" (as in, share our wonderful "Seasons of Love" video with their audience). 

The virtual benefit is called Sing Out for Shelter and all proceeds go to homeless shelters in the D.C. area. To watch all the performances (including videos from Mixed Company, The Whiffenpoofs, Whim 'n Rhythm, and more) and to donate to the cause, please follow this link: 

https://augmented8.org/sos2022/

GUMP 4EVA!

Board of Directors

Mixed Company of Yale Alumni

... and don't forget about the alumni Annual Meeting and new Directors!

In case you missed our last email, we will be having the Gump Alumni's Annual Meeting in just a few days, where we will be electing a slate of directors for the Board.  All alumni are invited to attend and to vote for directors. More information below:

The Gump Alumni Organization cordially invites you to vote and/or join us at the:

Mixed Company of Yale Alumni Annual Meeting

Zoom on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 8:30 p.m. EST

(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84387419033?pwd=dU5NT2xEemM3RVlJb1ZuQ0lsTnR1Zz09) 

At the meeting, we will be discussing our plans for the coming year and we would love your input.  We will also be electing half of the Board, so on that note:

We ask for your vote to approve the following slate of nominees for our Board of Directors for the two-year 2022-2024 term:

Jen Jacobsen '89

Norman Kim '93

Josh Dodes '95

Heather Friedman '96

David Martinez-Bulla '13

Zak Kayal '18

You may vote in one of two ways:

1. At the Annual Meeting on Monday, February 7th at 8:30pm via Zoom; or

2. By responding to this email with a simple "yea" or "nay" vote.

FAQ

Wait, I'm voting for all of the nominees?

Yes. This is the slate put forward by the Nominating Committee, so all you have to do is give a thumbs up or a thumbs down.

When do I have to vote by?

Your votes may be submitted at any time before our Mixed Company of Yale Alumni Annual Meeting on Monday, February 7, 2022. 

Aren't there other Board members?

Yes. Only half the Board is elected each year, so this year's nominees will be in the good company of Tracey Ober '85, Jo Schlegel '85, Adam Blau '97, Brian Kim '04, Mark Dunn '07, and Ian Janer '11.  

How can I get involved?

That's easy. First off, if you can, join us for the Mixed Company of Yale Alumni Annual Meeting on Monday, February 7, 2022. This is a wonderful time to find out about the Board's plans and schemes for the coming year and to share your thoughts. Please reply to this email if you would like to attend via Zoom or call in.

You can also reach out to Ian or Tracey to find out how you can join Board committees and/or get on the nomination list for next year's Board.

Last but not least, you can always make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or Facebook.

May the Gump be ever in your favor,

The Mixed Company of Yale Alumni Organization

 FAQ

Wait, I'm voting for all of the nominees?

Yes. This is the slate put forward by the Nominating Committee, so all you have to do is give a thumbs up or a thumbs down.

When do I have to vote by?

Your votes may be submitted at any time before our Mixed Company of Yale Alumni Annual Meeting on Monday, February 7, 2022. 

Aren't there other Board members?

Yes. Only half the Board is elected each year, so this year's nominees will be in the good company of Tracey Ober '85, Jo Schlegel '85, Adam Blau '97, Brian Kim '04, Mark Dunn '07, and Ian Janer '11.  

How can I get involved?

That's easy. First off, if you can, join us for the Mixed Company of Yale Alumni Annual Meeting on Monday, February 7, 2022. This is a wonderful time to find out about the Board's plans and schemes for the coming year and to share your thoughts. Please reply to this email if you would like to attend via Zoom or call in.

You can also reach out to Ian or Tracey to find out how you can join Board committees and/or get on the nomination list for next year's Board.

Last but not least, you can always make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or Facebook. 

Gumpily,

Board of Directors

Mixed Company of Yale Alumni

In Other News: We Are Seeking Nominations for the Board 

If you would be interested in becoming involved in the Gump alumni board, there is at least one spot open for the next term, which starts in February 2022.  Please reply to this email or reach out to ian@gumpalumni.org if you are interested in finding out more information. 

Crustily,

The Gump Alumni Org

Hey Everyone!!!

Mixed Company 2020-2021 just released its EP "Third Degree!"

We recorded the songs in separate apartments and houses under the amazing leadership of Pitch Ian Berlin and Assistant Pitch David Culbreth using equipment and software made possible by all of you wonderful alumni!!! The EP features the Tap Class of 2019 and arranging credit goes to Zak Kayal ’17 (“Gone”) and Aïssa Guindo ’21 (“Limbo” and “715 - CRΣΣKS”). The EP is up as of midnight on Spotify and Apple Music.

Here is the Spotify link!! (but you can search it on Apple Music too)

https://open.spotify.com/album/7N1BZC3bVfoPyXoisaldgS

We were so excited to be able to work on a project even during such a crazy year and we hope you enjoy listening, we certainly enjoyed putting it together.

Much Gump Love,

Will Evans

A Message from Scott Hillier '10

Hello fellow gumplings:

As we approach February 2022, the Snow Job 40 reunion committee would like your input on how we might structure a safe and fun weekend of singing, schticking, and merriment. 

This brief, three minute survey is designed to help us plan during a very challenging time. Whether you plan with certainty to attend (or not!) or are very much on the fence, your response will help us calibrate how we spend our time and resources. 

We intend to stay in touch with the current group, the University, and the Alumni Association to determine if such an event is possible at all. You'll hear from us in the coming weeks after we've collected your responses. 

Thanks,

Scott Hi Ho Hillier '10

40th Reunion Chair 

 A Message from Brian Kim '04

Hello Mixed Company alums far and wide!

For those of you I have not met, hi! I’m Brian. I was in Mixed Company from ‘00-’04, and am now on the alumni board. 

TL;DR summary of the following email:

1. We’re going to be making a video of all of us singing “Seasons of Love” from our homes!

2. We would love to have a video of you singing your shoe part to the song, and we have provided all the materials you need to learn and record it.

3. We will organize a Zoom to say hi and go over the music and process.

4. Get us your video by Labor Day, Sept 6!

It’s Mixed Company’s 40th anniversary this year! That is WILD. As we gear up for reunion, and reflect on the past year and a half, the alumni board had an idea -- through the magic of technology, we should all reach out across the country (and world) and join voices to do what we joined Mixed Co to do -- sing! Over the next few months, we would love your help in creating a video of Mixed Co alums singing “Seasons of Love” from their homes. You know, one of these things, but a cappella and with approximately 100% less Daveed Diggs. 

“But how, Brian??!” you ask, incredulously. And I’m glad you asked! Here’s how it will work, and all it will take from you is a computer, your phone or tablet, headphones, and the talent the universe has bestowed upon you.

I have prepared a set of MP3s for you all to sing along to, as well as a PDF of Ted Gibson’s ‘09 version of Ben Eakley’s ‘00 arrangement. You can access all the files here: Seasons of Love Guide MP3s

In that folder, you will see the following 13 MP3s:

• #00 -- A full mix of me singing all the parts

• #01-#06 -- Individual MP3s of me singing each part on its own, to a click (so we all sing the same tempo and key)

• #07-#12 -- Supplemental MP3s of full mixes with ONE part LOUDER than all the others

• A full recording of the song from an album, so you can get the vibe

“Okay, I’ve downloaded your files. You sound… not terrible, Brian. Not sure if you’d be tapped now? Anyway, what do I do next?”

Great question! We would love it if you could record a video of you singing. If you don’t want to record a video, that’s fine too! You can just record audio. Whichever you are most comfortable with! Click on these links to find specific directions on how to record and deliver the files:

Video and audio

Audio only

(Note: If you are familiar with recording and have the proper software and microphones, etc, feel free to record the audio however you like. The files are at 93bpm.)

And that’s it! We would like to have all of your recordings by Labor Day (Sept 6). We will edit all the audio and video together, and then in February 2022, Mixed Company alumni everywhere will have a video keepsake from the 40th anniversary that not only is a celebration of singing and friendship, but also is a capsule for these historic times.

We will also organize a Zoom where we can all say hi, catch up a bit, and go over the music together. Please stay tuned for the date and link!

Please let me (brian@brianhkim.com) or Adam Blau ‘97 (adam@adamblau.com) know if you have any questions at all. We are both professional composers/musicians and have lots of experience with this sort of thing. We are here to help!

Love to you all,

Brian “Eager Beaver” Kim ‘04, and the Mixed Company Alumni Board

 A Message from Brian Kim '04

Hello Mixed Company alums far and wide!

For those of you I have not met, hi! I’m Brian. I was in Mixed Company from ‘00-’04, and am now on the alumni board. 

TL;DR summary of the following email:

1. We’re going to be making a video of all of us singing “Seasons of Love” from our homes!

2. We would love to have a video of you singing your shoe part to the song, and we have provided all the materials you need to learn and record it.

3. We will organize a Zoom to say hi and go over the music and process.

4. Get us your video by Labor Day, Sept 6!

It’s Mixed Company’s 40th anniversary this year! That is WILD. As we gear up for reunion, and reflect on the past year and a half, the alumni board had an idea -- through the magic of technology, we should all reach out across the country (and world) and join voices to do what we joined Mixed Co to do -- sing! Over the next few months, we would love your help in creating a video of Mixed Co alums singing “Seasons of Love” from their homes. You know, one of these things, but a cappella and with approximately 100% less Daveed Diggs. 

“But how, Brian??!” you ask, incredulously. And I’m glad you asked! Here’s how it will work, and all it will take from you is a computer, your phone or tablet, headphones, and the talent the universe has bestowed upon you.

I have prepared a set of MP3s for you all to sing along to, as well as a PDF of Ted Gibson’s ‘09 version of Ben Eakley’s ‘00 arrangement. You can access all the files here: Seasons of Love Guide MP3s

In that folder, you will see the following 13 MP3s:

• #00 -- A full mix of me singing all the parts

• #01-#06 -- Individual MP3s of me singing each part on its own, to a click (so we all sing the same tempo and key)

• #07-#12 -- Supplemental MP3s of full mixes with ONE part LOUDER than all the others

• A full recording of the song from an album, so you can get the vibe

“Okay, I’ve downloaded your files. You sound… not terrible, Brian. Not sure if you’d be tapped now? Anyway, what do I do next?”

Great question! We would love it if you could record a video of you singing. If you don’t want to record a video, that’s fine too! You can just record audio. Whichever you are most comfortable with! Click on these links to find specific directions on how to record and deliver the files:

Video and audio

Audio only

(Note: If you are familiar with recording and have the proper software and microphones, etc, feel free to record the audio however you like. The files are at 93bpm.)

And that’s it! We would like to have all of your recordings by Labor Day (Sept 6). We will edit all the audio and video together, and then in February 2022, Mixed Company alumni everywhere will have a video keepsake from the 40th anniversary that not only is a celebration of singing and friendship, but also is a capsule for these historic times.

We will also organize a Zoom where we can all say hi, catch up a bit, and go over the music together. Please stay tuned for the date and link!

Please let me (brian@brianhkim.com) or Adam Blau ‘97 (adam@adamblau.com) know if you have any questions at all. We are both professional composers/musicians and have lots of experience with this sort of thing. We are here to help!

Love to you all,

Brian “Eager Beaver” Kim ‘04, and the Mixed Company Alumni Board

 A Message from Brian Kim '04

Hello Mixed Company alums far and wide!

For those of you I have not met, hi! I’m Brian. I was in Mixed Company from ‘00-’04, and am now on the alumni board. 

TL;DR summary of the following email:

1. We’re going to be making a video of all of us singing “Seasons of Love” from our homes!

2. We would love to have a video of you singing your shoe part to the song, and we have provided all the materials you need to learn and record it.

3. We will organize a Zoom to say hi and go over the music and process.

4. Get us your video by Labor Day, Sept 6!

It’s Mixed Company’s 40th anniversary this year! That is WILD. As we gear up for reunion, and reflect on the past year and a half, the alumni board had an idea -- through the magic of technology, we should all reach out across the country (and world) and join voices to do what we joined Mixed Co to do -- sing! Over the next few months, we would love your help in creating a video of Mixed Co alums singing “Seasons of Love” from their homes. You know, one of these things, but a cappella and with approximately 100% less Daveed Diggs. 

“But how, Brian??!” you ask, incredulously. And I’m glad you asked! Here’s how it will work, and all it will take from you is a computer, your phone or tablet, headphones, and the talent the universe has bestowed upon you.

I have prepared a set of MP3s for you all to sing along to, as well as a PDF of Ted Gibson’s ‘09 version of Ben Eakley’s ‘00 arrangement. You can access all the files here: Seasons of Love Guide MP3s

In that folder, you will see the following 13 MP3s:

• #00 -- A full mix of me singing all the parts

• #01-#06 -- Individual MP3s of me singing each part on its own, to a click (so we all sing the same tempo and key)

• #07-#12 -- Supplemental MP3s of full mixes with ONE part LOUDER than all the others

• A full recording of the song from an album, so you can get the vibe

“Okay, I’ve downloaded your files. You sound… not terrible, Brian. Not sure if you’d be tapped now? Anyway, what do I do next?”

Great question! We would love it if you could record a video of you singing. If you don’t want to record a video, that’s fine too! You can just record audio. Whichever you are most comfortable with! Click on these links to find specific directions on how to record and deliver the files:

Video and audio

Audio only

(Note: If you are familiar with recording and have the proper software and microphones, etc, feel free to record the audio however you like. The files are at 93bpm.)

And that’s it! We would like to have all of your recordings by Labor Day (Sept 6). We will edit all the audio and video together, and then in February 2022, Mixed Company alumni everywhere will have a video keepsake from the 40th anniversary that not only is a celebration of singing and friendship, but also is a capsule for these historic times.

We will also organize a Zoom where we can all say hi, catch up a bit, and go over the music together. Please stay tuned for the date and link!

Please let me (brian@brianhkim.com) or Adam Blau ‘97 (adam@adamblau.com) know if you have any questions at all. We are both professional composers/musicians and have lots of experience with this sort of thing. We are here to help!

Love to you all,

Brian “Eager Beaver” Kim ‘04, and the Mixed Company Alumni Board

Kids! <chhh>

As the newly appointed chair of the Gump Archives and Music Committee, I'd like to start by saying that anyone who makes direct eye contact with me will be shot. Also, I'd like a gold robe and a steak sandwich. Somebody make all that happen. 

Okay, those preliminaries out of the way, the real reason for this email: the Board would like to make it our mission to digitize and preserve as much Gumpanalia as possible. It is our hope that after coronavirus wipes out civilization, the survivalists who remain will use our archives as a blueprint for how to start again. (They will build a nivilization, presumably.) That means pictures, videos, live audio, schtick scripts (say that five times fast), etc. 

We are asking you to do one of two things, posthaste:

OPTION #1. You digitize (scan, type up, etc.) what you have and email or upload it to me, and I will organize all of it for a permanent archive we can all access. This is vastly preferable, mostly because the more digitizing I have to do, the less time I have to devote to my toddler, who is too stupid to take care of herself.

How to do Option #1: 

Email your files to gumparchives@gmail.com OR, if they're too big, upload them directly to our Google Drive at this link. We just ask that you make a folder first with your name on it and then upload your files into that folder. That's it! I'll organize it from there.

OPTION #2. You snail-me what you've got and I'll do the legwork. I'm assuming and hoping this will mostly be audio and video stuff. (If you send me books or boxes of photographs you could scan yourself, it will incur my rage. It is white-hot.) Please let me know in the package or by email whether you want your stuff returned, tossed, or ferreted away into the forgotten caverns beneath Dwight.

How to do Option #2: 

Please send snail-mail to Josh Dodes, 3 Hickory Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. If you're sending a package, please, please DO NOT require signature. (It's a very safe neighborhood, and I don't want people knocking or calling when my daughter might be napping!)

Let's do this.

Josh "Salsa" Dodes '95 

Esteemed Gumplings,

2019 was a big year for Mixed Company's alumni. We incorporated as a non-profit, got 501(c)(3) status, and thanks to your help raised over $600 towards future projects. 

And now that we're official, we need your input more than ever, starting with your vote to approve the new members of our Board of Directors. 

Please take a look at our slate of Board nominees below. You may vote in one of two ways:

1. At our first-ever Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 25th at 2pm.  You are welcome to join us in New Haven or via teleconference; or

2. By responding to this email with a simple "yea" or "nay" vote.

For your consideration, here are the nominees for the MCYA Board of Directors:

Jen Jacobsen '89

Norman Kim '93

Josh Dodes '95

David Martinez '13

Zak Kayal '18

Wait, I'm voting for all of the nominees?

Yes! There is room on the Board for all our nominees, so we made the process simple and easy. All we need is a thumbs up or a thumbs down!

When do I have to vote by?

Your votes may be submitted any time before the meeting on the 25th. 

Whatever happened to the old Board?

Not to fear!  The new Directors will be joining the existing Board: Tracey Ober '85, Jo Schlegel '85, Mark Dunn '07, Ian Janer '11, and Scott Hillier '11. 

How can I get involved?

That's easy!  First off, if you can join us for the Annual Meeting on the 25th, that is a wonderful time to find out about and share your thoughts on the Board's plans and schemes for the coming year and beyond. Please reply to this email if you would like to attend or call in.

You can also reach out to Ian or Tracey to find out how you can join Board committees or get on the nominations list for next year's Board.

Last but not least, you can always make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal.

In the meantime, don't forget to submit your vote for the new members of the Board by 2pm EST on Saturday, January 25th. 

Live long and Gump,

The MCYA Board of Directors '19-'20

Dear Gump Alumni,

The Mixed Company of Yale Alumni Board of Directors is pleased to share some exciting news:

• The Mixed Company Alumni Association is a real thing! With real legal paperwork, and real nonprofit status. Really!

• The Alumni Association has a real Board of Directors. Don’t believe it? See below.

• The real Board of Directors is scheming about lots of great stuff, but first we’re gonna need some help. See below.

Wait, this is a real thing?

You bet your Hodja 5 solo it’s real. Mixed Company of Yale Alumni, Inc. is now an officially incorporated nonprofit corporation, registered in Connecticut with a Board of Directors, a budget, and bylaws. 

I’m an artist. What does that mean?

That means we’ve upgraded from being just a group of friends on Facebook who invade Viva’s every few years to a real organization that can sign contracts, elect officers, and solicit (tax-deductible!) donations. We can also do things like support the current singers and build an even stronger network of alumni. And don’t worry – we can still go to Viva’s.

Thank You Cheeses! Who did all this?

Our very own Secret Angelas, Tracey Ober '85 and Ian Janer ’11 deserve most of the credit. You probably already guessed that, didn’t you?

Who’s on this Board of Directors?

There are five of us to start:

President: M. Tracey Ober '85

Vice President: Jo Schlegel '85

Secretary: Ian Janer '11

Treasurer: Scott Hillier '11

Assistant Secretary: Mark Dunn '07

Can I join the Board of Directors?

Yes. The Board can have up to 12 members. Elections will be held each winter, coinciding with Snow Job. Even if you can’t come to New Haven you can join the Board. Contact any one of the current Board members to express your interest.

Does the Board choose the set-list for alumni concerts?

No, Derrick McBride. You’ll sing what you are assigned.

I’ve read all the way to here, what can I do to express my enthusiasm?

How about opening your wallet? The Association has a very small budget left over from the 35th reunion, but we’ll need some help to build a sustainable pot of funds that can support the group for the next 35 years. It’s easy to make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal.

Have questions or want to get more involved? Contact Ian or Tracey.