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Dear MIT Alumni,
MIT students are always looking for new experiences. As alumni, you could be a wonderful resource for current studentsıand for your local communityıby helping to locate summer job opportunities with:
- nonprofit organizations
- educational programs
- governmental agencies
Community Service Work-Study (CSWS) is a program that makes it possible for students receiving financial aid to perform meaningful service while receiving a paycheck. It's also great for community organizations, who receive a 75% reduction in the cost of the wages thanks to Federal work-study support.
While most CSWS students find positions in Cambridge during term time, it is also possible for students to work anywhere around the country during the summer and IAP. If you know of an organization in your area that would be interested in advertising a summer internship or job to MIT students, please share this information with them. There may also be "hardship funding" available for community organizations that are not able to afford even 25% of a studentıs wages.
The benefits to an organization are numerous. Here are a few:
- access to problem solvers and creative thinkers
- a highly motivated student to tackle a project no one else has been able to find time for
- the ability to influence a studentıs view of the nonprofit world
- a 75% discount in the cost of student labor
The benefits to a current MIT student are remarkable as well:
- work experience
- understanding of new communities and their issues
- seeing the results of the work he or she contributes to an organization
- opportunities to apply lessons from the classroom
- travel in another part of the country
As we pilot this summer program, we hope that it will be a way to help you to help MIT. We are excited to start offering students the opportunity to come to work in your area for the summer, and we hope that you are too. Please get in touch if you know of any community organizations that could employ a CSWS student!
And if you would be interested in acting as a mentor to one of these students, please ask me for more information about that too.
Thank you,
Linden McEntire
MIT Public Service Center
Community Service Work-Study Coordinator
617-253-8065
mcentire@mit.edu
2008 Annual Meeting & Elections
April 16, 2008, 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Jade Garden Buffet
1012 Taylor Ave
Towson, MD 21286-8312
United States
Event Contact: Yolanda Fan (mitbaltimore@gmail.com)
On Wed April 16, 2008, we had our first annual meeting & elections (since the Club was restarted in late 2006) at Jade Garden Buffet in Towson, MD.
Named Baltimore's Best Buffet by City Paper, Jade Garden's diverse and yummy buffet was enjoyed by all.
In a short business meeting starting at 6:30pm, we discussed the State of the Club and passed the slate of Board of Directors (12-0-0). Board transitions July 1, 2008.
Following the business meeting, we were treated to a delightful talk titled "Zen & the Art of Negotiation: Being Stress-Free" by Philip L Marcus '63, a business transaction & intellectual property attorney.
Through this talk, we learned to control our stress and anger through the Zen technique of "Mindfulness." Phil also taught us how to negotiate successfully with situationally, tactically and chronically neurotic people, how they differ, why they act as they do, and how to maintain your serenity and make deals with them without screaming or cowering in a corner.
Click here to download the slate of Board of Directors that was passed.
2008 Annual Survey
Thanks to all of you who responded to the 2008 Annual Survey.
Look forward to exciting events based on your preferences!
Download MIT Club of Baltimore 2008 Annual Survey Results!
MIT President Hockfield Comes to Baltimore!
February 26, 2008 , 6:00 PM -7:30 PM
Engineer's Club of Baltimore
Mount Vernon
11 W Mt. Vernon Place
Baltimore, MD
United States
Event Contact: Barry Margulies (mitbaltimore@gmail.com)
"I want MIT to be the dream of every child who wants to make the world a better place." -- Dr. Susan Hockfield
MIT President Susan Hockfield was our honored guest at a cocktail hour reception for alumni in the greater Baltimore area on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Engineer's Club in Mount Vernon.
It was a great opportunity for us to meet MIT's president and she was able to personally speak to most of the attendees if just for a minute or two.
Over 100 MIT Alumni, Parents, and Friends joined us for this fantastic event!
We began our evening with a chance to talk informally with the President and enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Yolanda Fan '02 spoke for a few minutes about the Club's success in it's first year and introduced President Hockfield, who offered formal remarks at 6:45 pm. Dr. Hockfield shared her vision on the future of the Institute, including new international alliances, the new cancer center, leading edge research in the life sciences, the MIT Energy Initiative, and the Campaign for Students.
The ceramic blue crab wine holder, holding a canister of Old Bay seasoning, was presented to Dr. Hockfield by Barry Margulies '89, on behalf of the MIT Club of Baltimore, and Monica Ellis '91 (Director of the Alumni Fund at the MIT Alumni Association) concluded the evening by thanking everyone and encouraging the attendees to volunteer with the Club.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
* Corporate/Benefactors: Constellation Energy Commodities Group, Inc.
* Cardinal Sponsors: Larry Petro '70
* Gray Sponsors: Mary Frances Wagley '47, Randy Holl '80, Patricia Rayfield
April Monthly Email - Upcoming Events
On Sunday, April 1, 2007, this monthly email was sent out to the MIT alums in the greater Baltimore region. Click here or the link below to view this email in its entirety, or read a summary below..
Dear fellow Baltimore-area MIT alumni:
The Programs Committee & the Board of Directors have planned a stellar line up of events for the coming year.
We hope you'll join the Club. Simply print out the Membership Application enclosed or use SmarTrans to pay by credit card here
And now.... REGISTER FOR THESE OUTSTANDING EVENTS!
Saturday, Mar 31 - FREE Tour of Brandon Shores Power Plant (coal fired) - Space is limited, so register early!
Monday, Apr 23 - FREE Charm City Swing's Beginner Class - Register here
Sunday, May 20 - Lecture Series: Major Technical Challenges Confronting the Hydrogen Economy, by Tom Sheahan ?62 - Space is limited, so register early!
Wednesday, July 11 - FREE Tour of Wheelabrator Waste-to-Energy Plant - Space is limited, so register early!
Sunday, June 24 - Membership Empowerment Potluck ? Member?s Only Event
Sunday, July 15 - Lecture Series: Optimizing Kidney Paired Donation, by Sommer E Gentry '05 - Space is limited, so register early!
PLUS, HELP US WITH SURVEYS...
Interested in the Club's One-Day MBA Program; Fill out this survey
Do you have children? Are you interested in family events; Fill out this survey
And as always, visit our website at http://alumweb.mit.edu/clubs/baltimore for info on upcoming events.
QUESTIONS or SUGGESTIONS? Feel free to contact me anytime.
Warmly,
Yolanda Fan '02
President
--
Yolanda Fan '02
MIT Club of Baltimore
(410) 858-4784
mitbaltimore@gmail.com
http://alumweb.mit.edu/clubs/baltimore
Email Attachment
On Thursday, March 1, 2007, the March monthly email was sent out to the approximately 1,300 alums in the greater Baltimore region. Please click here or the link below to view this email in its entirety, or read a summary below..
Dear fellow Baltimore-area MIT alumni:
The Programs Committee and the Board of Directors have planned a stellar line up of events for the coming year. Take a look at the "Events" section of our website to get an idea of what you can look forward to.
The Board of Directors and I do hope you'll join the Club. You can print out the Membership Application enclosed or use SmarTrans to pay by credit card here.
And now.... REGISTER FOR THESE OUTSTANDING EVENTS! (additional information attached)
* Thursday, Mar 8 - MIT Enterprise Forum StartupLab (MD): Infomatics, Community Analytics and Steve Walker - Register with the Enterprise Forum here
* Saturday, Mar 10 - Ivy League & MIT Beer Tasting - Registration CLOSES March 2, 2007
* Saturday, Mar 31 - FREE Tour of Brandon Shores Power Plant (coal fired) - Space is limited, so do register early!
* Monday, Apr 23 - FREE Charm City Swing's Beginner Class - Register here
PLUS, HELP US WITH SURVEYS...
* Interested in the Club's One-Day MBA Program; Fill out our survey here
* Do you have children? Are you interested in family events; Fill out our survey here
AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES....
* Want to volunteer to judge the IEEE "Robot Challenge"? Find more information here
And as always, visit our website for info on upcoming events.
QUESTIONS or SUGGESTIONS? Feel free to contact me anytime.
Warmly,
Yolanda Fan '02
President
--
Yolanda Fan '02
MIT Club of Baltimore
(410) 858-4784
mitbaltimore@gmail.com
http://alumweb.mit.edu/clubs/baltimore
Email Attachment
Bowie Baysox donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
On February 2, 2007, the Bowie Baysox generously donated tickets to a game of the Bowie Baysox to the MIT Club of Baltimore. These will be to a one dues paying Club member who attend the Club's first event, scheduled for 6-10pm on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Mount Washington Tavern.
The Bowie Baysox are a Class AA Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles since their inaugural season in 1993. Over 90 former Baysox players have made it to Major League Baseball. Regular season games are played April - July and are fun for the whole family! After some games, they even shoot off fireworks!
Bowie Baysox
4101 NE Crain Highway
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 805-6000
info@baysox.com
Legal Seafoods donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
Most of us have good memories of meals at Legal Seafoods while we were at MIT (usually when parents were in town and picking up the tab). Remember their signature dishes like clam chowder, wood-grilled swordfish, steamed clams, and 2-pound lobsters that can be ordered baked and stuffed with scallops and shrimp? Mmm...But did you know that there is a Legal Seafoods in Baltimore's Inner Harbor? There is plenty of garage parking nearby so check it out sometime; you'll feel like you're back in Boston.
On February 2, 2007, Legal Seafoods generously donated a $50 gift certificate to the MIT Club of Baltimore. This gift certificate will be given to one dues paying Club member who attends the Club's first event, scheduled for 6-10pm on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Mount Washington Tavern.
Legal Seafoods - Inner Harbor
100 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 332-7360
Fax: (410) 332-8009
Helmand Restaurant donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
On February 1, 2007, the Zagat rated Helmand Restaurant once again generously donated a "dinner for two" gift certificate to efforts to reorganize the MIT Club of Baltimore. This gift certificate will be given to one dues paying Club member who attends the Club's first event, scheduled for 6-10pm on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Mount Washington Tavern.
The Helmand Restaurant, located in historic Mount Vernon, offers tantalizing Afghan food in an elegant setting. The menu is filled with flavorful, authentic concoctions such as mantwo, a homemade pastry shell filled with onions and beef and topped with carrots, yellow split peas and beef sauce. Notable sides include chopped eggplant with tomato and onion, and pan-fried baked baby pumpkin. The restaurant's candlelit and muted atmosphere gives it the feel of a swanky eatery with exorbitant prices, but the Helmand remains so reasonably priced that it is a mainstay restaurant for impressing dates or treating friends without putting a hole in your wallet.
Helmand Restaurant
806 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-5308
info@helmand.com
(410) 752-0311
BSO donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
On January 30, 2007, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra generously donated a voucher good for two orchestra seats to an upcoming performance at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall to the MIT Club of Baltimore. This will be given to one dues paying Club member who attends the Club's first event, scheduled for 6-10pm on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Mount Washington Tavern.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is internationally recognized as having achieved a preeminent place among the world's most important orchestras. Acclaimed for its uncompromising pursuit of artistic excellence, the Baltimore Symphony has attracted a devoted national and international following while maintaining deep bonds throughout the Maryland community through innovative education and community outreach initiatives.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
1212 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 783-8000
(410) 783-8131 (fax)
tickets@baltimoresymphony.org
Baltimore Blast donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
On January 27, 2007, the Baltimore Blast generously donated four passes to the March 30, 2007 game Baltimore Blast versus the Philadephia Kixx at 1st Mariner Arena to the MIT Club of Baltimore. These will be given to one lucky dues paying Club members who attend the Club's first event, scheduled for 6-10pm on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Mount Washington Tavern.
When most Baltimoreans think of football, they think of the Ravens. For those who prefer the other kind of football (a.k.a. soccer here in the states), there's the Baltimore Blast. Eight teams play in the Major Indoor Soccer League, the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA, and the Baltimore Blast are the current MISL Champions. Regular season games are played October through March; home games are played at the 1st Mariner Arena. With lots of loud music, crowd participation, and exciting action on the field, home games at the 1st Mariner are... well, a blast!
Baltimore Blast
1301 South Ellwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone - 410-732-5278
Fax - 410-732-1737
Little Havana Restaurante y Cantina donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
Water-front dining, open air deck, plenty of parking, beautiful views of downtown Baltimore across the harbor, not to mention delicious Cuban food and pitchers of mojitos, a traditional minty lime Cuban cocktail. Every Sunday, an affordable brunch is served with a side of bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys. Curious? We're of course talking about the popular Little Havana Restaurante y Cantina.
On January 25, 2007, Little Havana generously donated a $50 gift certificate to efforts to reorganize the MIT Club of Baltimore. This gift certificate will be given to one dues paying Club member who attends the Club's first event, scheduled for 6-10pm on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Mount Washington Tavern.
Little Havana Restaurante y Cantina
1325 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 837 9903
Greene Turtle (Towson) donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
On January 25, 2007, the The Greene Turtle - Towson generously donated a "lunch or dinner for two" gift certificate to the MIT Club of Baltimore. This gift certificate will be given to one lucky dues paying Club member who attends the Club's first event, scheduled for 6-10pm on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Mount Washington Tavern.
With 12 locations throughout the state, the Green Turtle is Maryland's favorite Sports Bar & Grille and a casual, family-friendly neighborhood restaurant concept that features great food in a sports-themed atmosphere. They serve generous portions at very reasonable prices and feature a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees. Their signature item, the half pound Certified Angus Beef burger; can be delivered to your table 15 different ways. At the "Turtle", sports play a big role. Whether its' local team sponsorships or catching all of your favorite televised action on our state-of-the-art video systems, you can be sure that The Green Turtle is the perfect gathering place.
The Greene Turtle - Towson
408 York Rd
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 825-3980
gttowson@thegreeneturtle.com
Sotto Sopra Restaurant donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
On January 25, 2007, Sotto Sopra, a Contemporary Italian restaurant, generously donated a $50 gift certificate to the MIT Club of Baltimore. This gift certificate will be given to one dues paying Club member who attends the Club's first event, scheduled for 6-10pm on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Mount Washington Tavern.
Sotto Sopra, located in historic Mount Vernon next to the Basillica (the first Catholic Cathedral in the United States), is the kind of place where casual and high class harmoniously merge. Chef-owner Riccardo Bosio keeps his Northern Italian menu fresh by inviting talented young chefs to work a stint in his kitchen, bringing along their own enthusiasms and influences, from Cajun to Contemporary. (Hint: you can try the chef du jour's most inventive creations at the restaurant's monthly Opera Night, featuring a six-course feast and arias by a guest soprano and tenor.) Still, you'll always find Sotto Sopra's classic signature dishes, like the luscious vitello tonnato and house-made duck ravioli, on the menu. The dining room is as cosmopolitan as ever, with its dramatic murals and soft lighting. High ceilings and colossal mirrors contribute to Sotto Sopra's hip, elegant atmosphere.
Sotto Sopra
405 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
(410) 625-0534
ciao@sottosopra.us
Aldo's Ristorante Italiano donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
On January 25, 2007, Aldo's Ristorante Italiano generously donated a $50 gift certificate to the MIT Club of Baltimore. This gift certificate will be given to one dues paying Club member who attends the Club's first event, scheduled for 6-10pm on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Mount Washington Tavern.
At Aldo's, located in Little Italy, award-winning Chef/Owner Aldo Vitale and his Colleagues endeavor to offer you an extraordinary and memorable fine dining experience. Chef Aldo's delicately balanced, southern-influenced regional Italian cuisine finds its setting in sumptuously-appointed dining rooms steeped in classical Italian tradition which cabinet-maker-turned-chef Aldo personally crafted. As passionate proponents of locally grown organic produce and seasonal ingredients, Aldo's maintains close relationships with farmers, fishmongers and butchers to ensure exceedingly fresh ingredients.
Aldoıs Ristorante Italiano
306 South High Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 727-0700
Pazo Restaurant donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
On January 23, 2007, Pazo Restaurant generously donated a $50 gift certificate to the MIT Club of Baltimore. This gift certificate will be given to one dues paying Club member who attends the Club's first event, scheduled for 6-10pm on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Mount Washington Tavern.
Pazo Restaurant, located in the Inner Harbor East and masterminded by Tony Foreman and Cindy Wolf of Charleston fame, is Baltimore's hottest new restaurant. Pazo is located in a rustic yet chic two-floor venue with an open kitchen, plush booths, mezzanine dining and a posh-meets-earthy bar/lounge. The dishes, drawn from peasant traditions of Spain, the Italian islands and the south of France, tend toward the garlicky and assertive, and come in either small-plate or entree sizes; multi-course Catalan or Sicilian-style meals for two are also available, as are feasts for six or ten people. And there are plenty of choices for vegetarians!
As the night progresses, the chic, Prada-clad crowd takes to the floor, and the dining room and lounge becomes a hip, lively dance club. It even has complimentary valet parking 7 days a week!
Pazo Restaurant
1425 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
info@pazorestaurant.com
(410) 534-7296
PAZO is a non-smoking destination.
The Wine Source donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
On January 22, 2007, the The Wine Source, Baltimore's premier one-stop-shop for all your beverage, cheese, and specialty food needs generously donated a $50 gift certificate to the MIT Club of Baltimore. This gift certificate will be given to one dues paying Club member who attends the Club's first event, scheduled for 6-10pm on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Mount Washington Tavern.
Whether you're looking for a vintage Bordeaux or a jug of white Zinfandel, the friendly folks at The Wine Source will help you find the best buy in your price range. And if you're curious and want to expand your repertoire a bit, they love to recommend lesser-known top-quality wines. They're always tasting new stuff, and they are happy to share their discoveries. The store also carries beer, spirits, snacks and Key coffee beans, ground to order. If you're interested in sampling the wares, the store's web site or newsletter, Unfiltered, offers information on wine tastings and other events.
The Wine Source
3601 Elm Ave
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 467-7777
wineinfo@the-wine-source.com
Otis Rolley, III CP '98 is Baltimore Mayor-designee's New Chief of Staff
Baltimore Mayor-designee, Shelia Dixon, appointed Otis Rolley, III CP '98 as Chief of Staff. This is a key job in running the City of Baltimore.
Otis had been the city's Director of Planning. Otis Rolley III most recently served as the Director of Planning for the City of Baltimore. As the Director of Planning, Rolley is credited with coordinating the Cityıs first Comprehensive Master Plan in almost 40 years. He also had the responsibility of preparing planning goals and objectives for the $2.46 billion six-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Under his leadership, the Department of Planning was reorganized to serve as a statewide model of effective, asset-based planning. Before serving as Director of Planning, Rolley served as the First Deputy Housing Commissioner for Baltimore Housing. There he was Chief Administrative Officer for the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) and Chief Operations Officer of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). He has also worked with Empower Baltimore Management Corporation and the City of Jersey City's Department of Department of Housing, Economic Development and Commerce.
"Otis has managed to combine enthusiasm with accountability in the most unlikely areas of municipal government. Now, that rare combination will extend from City Hall to all areas of my administration," stated Dixon.
For additional information, visit the Baltimore City Council Website.
Helen's Garden donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
On January 20, 2007, Helen's Garden generously donated a $50 gift certificate to the MIT Club of Baltimore. This gift certificate will be given to one dues paying Club member who attends the Club's first event, scheduled for 6-10pm on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Mount Washington Tavern.
Located in a former rowhome in Canton's O'Donnell Square, Helen's Garden is always a treat. They serve up a scrumptious brunch on Saturday and Sundays when diners are frequently seen drinking mimosas and bloody marys. The filet mignon sandwich is a lunch time favorite at a reasonable price. Dinner entrees are perfectly seasoned and Helen's Garden has a wide variety of options for both carnivores and vegetarians. The intimate setting is perfect for a group of friends or a romantic evening with that special someone.
Helen's Garden
2908 O'Donnell Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 276.2233
helens.garden@verizon.net
Senator Theatre donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
On January 19, 2007, the historic Senator Theatre generously donated a six passes to The Senator, "Baltimore's Premiere Showplace" to the MIT Club of Baltimore. These will be given to three lucky dues paying Club member who attends the Club's first event, scheduled for 6-10pm on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Mount Washington Tavern.
This rare single-screen Art Deco theater, built in 1939 and renovated in 1999, continues to operate as a single-screen first run movie house. The theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is also considered one of the most endangered theaters in the country. This classic cinema offers an alternative to both the sterility of the multiplexes and the lackluster sound and screens of the city's art house cinemas. As an architectural relic that shows films in all of their giant glory, the theater holds a special place among Baltimore's living landmarks.
Senator Theatre
5904 York Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
Theatre (410)435-8338
Office (410) 435-9892
info@senator.com
MIT10: Toast to IAP
The MIT10 Happy Hour was quite fun, with graduates from the classes of 1997 to 2006. Quite a few MIT alumni in the Baltimore area are working in the financial field, for energy companies, and at Hopkins. We had delicious dinners at Kiss Cafe, relaxing drinks, and pleasant small talk. Stay tuned for the next MIT10 event -- we will be organizing several Ivy Plus events in the spring!
==The Original Event Posting==
Join MIT10 alumni (1997-2006) around the world to celebrate Independent Activities Period (IAP). Enjoy the company of new and old friends in your area while toasting to the 'Tute.
Baltimore, MD:
Kiss Cafe
16 January 2007
6pm-9pm
No Cost for Admission
For more detailed information and to pre-register, please visit:
http://alum.mit.edu/mit10/iaptoast.html
Letter from the MIT-Baltimore Club President
Dear fellow Baltimore-area MIT alumni:
Happy New Year and welcome to the MIT Club of Baltimore!
I want to thank all of you who responded to the survey we sent out last year to gauge your interest in starting an MIT Club in Baltimore. The response was overwhelming and a core group of 20 volunteers has been hard at work to get the MIT Club of Baltimore off the ground. We have a wide variety of events planned out for the upcoming year, including facility tours, happy hours, Red Sox @ Camden Yards, fall crab feast, wine tasting, career development seminars, faculty speakers, joint Ivy Plus events, and joint events with the MIT Club of DC. I encourage you all to check out our new website to keep up to date with what is going on: http://alumweb.mit.edu/clubs/baltimore
In another week or so, the MIT Alumni Association will be sending you a letter from Barry Margulies '89, Vice President of Membership that describes the benefits of joining the MIT Club of Baltimore. I hope that you will join the Club and that I will see you at our first event, a happy hour in February (date and location to be finalized).
We will be using this email list about once a month to announce events and to keep you posted on any events that may have been planned on short notice. I, and the rest of the Board of Directors, look forward to meeting you! Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions, concerns or ideas about the Club and how we can work together.
Best regards,
Yolanda Fan '02
President
P.S. Visit our website at http://alumweb.mit.edu/clubs/baltimore
In January of 2007, the Officers for the MIT Club of Baltimore will be sending out letters and membership applications to the alumni in the Baltimore area. Interested alumni can pay their membership dues online on the Membership page, or return the applications by mail.
Are you new to the area and want to meet fellow alumni or are you perhaps looking to network for that "right" job or venture connection? Have you been a Baltimore-area resident who graduated from MIT, but have not been able to maintain a fruitful connection to the Institute? Are you interested in socially and intellectually stimulating activities with fellow alumni?
As a member of the MIT Club of Baltimore, you will receive monthly updates of these and other activities electronically and by mail. You will also receive reduced rates to attend the events. Club membership also includes the annually updated Club member alumni directory, an essential resource for career people in Baltimore. With over 800 MIT alumni in the greater Baltimore area, what better opportunity to exploit that MIT degree?
Don't miss out! Earn a return on that MIT degree. Mail in the attached form or go online to join today. Get the ball rolling to meet new friends and colleagues, try new sporting and cultural activities, and get an insider pass to truly high quality continuing education. You can't go wrong!
If you have questions on membership, please contact our Vice President of Membership. If you have news items, please contact our Vice President of Communication.
Spring 2006 Survey a Success!
Thanks to all of you who responded to the survey we sent out last Spring to gauge your interest in starting an MIT Club in Baltimore. The response was overwhelming and a core group of 20 volunteers has been hard at work to get the MIT Club of Baltimore off the ground.
We hope to see you at Club events!
Spring 2006 Survey Summary
Helmand Restaurant donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
On May 10, 2006, Helmand Restaurant generously donated a "dinner for two" gift certificate to efforts to reorganize the MIT Club of Baltimore. This gift certificate was given to one lucky alum, Barry Blumenfeld '68, who responded to the survey of May 2006 to gauge interest in restarting the Club.
The Helmand Restaurant, located in historic Mount Vernon, is named after Afghanistan's longest and most important river (and also the owners' first-born son!) It is one of several restaurants nationally that are owned and operated by members of one of Afghanistan's most famous and prominent families. In the last decade, these restaurants helped introduce and popularize Afghan cuisine to America. Experience the cuisine the Zagat Survey says, "beckons with "exotic" dishes that consistently hit the mark. You must try the kaddo. It'll forever change how you think about pumpkins. And the chopan, charcoaled rack of lamb at its absolute zenith -- graciously served by an attentive staff in an elegant room; to boot. It's an incredible value."
Helmand Restaurant
806 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-5308
info@helmand.com
(410) 752-0311
Pazo Restaurant donates to MIT Club of Baltimore
Have you been to Pazo Restaurant? If not, you are missing out on the hottest new restaurant in Baltimore. As Baltimore Magazine put it, "With its vaulted ceiling and wrought-iron chandeliers, its two-story-tall curtains and its live DJ, here was the place that would make even a jaded Manhattanite adjust his or her hairdo upon entering." The wide assortment of small plates (or tapas) and extensive wine selection will surely satisfy even the most discriminating diner.
On May 4, 2006, Pazo Restaurant generously donated a "dinner for two" gift certificate to efforts to reorganize the MIT Club of Baltimore. This gift certificate was given to one lucky alum, Kevin O'Connell '85, who responded to the survey of May 2006 to gauge interest in restarting the Club.
Pazo Restaurant
1425 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
info@pazorestaurant.com
(410) 534-7296
PAZO is a non-smoking destination.
