The UConn Club will conduct its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm via Zoom video meeting and in-person at The Hundred Club, Glastonbury, CT. Current participants in the Husky Athletic Fund are members of The UConn Club. The annual meeting is a review of The UConn Club and Athletics achievements over the past year. Elections of Board members will also take place at the meeting. If you are planning to attend the meeting, please RSVP to UConnClubBoard@TheUConnClub.org as to your method of attending (in-person or Zoom); we will respond with the link to the Zoom video meeting or the address of the in-person meeting.
The UConn Club is inviting nominations for its Board of Directors. The UConn Club Board of Directors currently consists of 27 people who serve a three-year term. Each year one-third of the Directors are up for re-election to serve a new term and opportunities for new Board members become available. Serving on the Board of Directors can be a rewarding experience knowing that you are assisting the University of Connecticut and the Department of Athletics provide funding for student-athlete scholarships and other Athletics Department priorities.

The UConn Club is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to raising money to help better the Athletic experience at the University of Connecticut. The UConn Club engages in a number of fundraising ventures. Two of our major annual events are our Auction and our Golf Tournament where directors are required to help solicit items and participate in the events.

In order to become a member of the Board of Directors you must be a Husky Athletic Fund member in good standing. The Board meets approximately 10 times per year at locations primarily in the center of the state. Each regular meeting is in the evening from approximately 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Board has a variety of subcommittees and all Directors are expected to serve on a subcommittee. Further information about The UConn Club and participating in the Board is located on the club’s website of www.TheUConnClub.org.

If you are interested in running for The UConn Club Board of Directors, please fill out the application form from this link: 2024 UConn Club Nomination Form. You can email or mail it per instructions on the application. Please return it along with a copy of your resume, no later than June 21, 2024. You will be contacted and interviewed by the Nominating Committee. A slate of no more than 10 names will be submitted for consideration at The UConn Club annual meeting on Tuesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions, you can call Paul Young, Chairman of the Nomination Committee, at 860-306-1471, email: UConnClubBoard@TheUConnClub.org or Catherine (Cat) Zuppani czuppani@uconn.edu, Assistant Athletic Director for Development at UConn Athletics 860-486-5925.

May 2022

Dear UConn Club Member:

The UConn Club will conduct its Annual Meeting on Monday, June 28, 2022 at 6:00 pm via Zoom video meeting and in-person in Glastonbury, CT. Active participants in the Husky Fund are members of The UConn Club. Members are not required to be graduates of The University of Connecticut. If you plan on attending, please RSVP to UConnClubBoard@TheUConnClub.org as to your method of attending (in-person or Zoom); we will respond with the link to the Zoom video meeting or the address of the in-person meeting.

All members are invited to attend this review of The UConn Club and Athletics achievements over the past year. Elections of Board members will also take place at the meeting. If you are planning to attend the meeting, please RSVP to UConnClubBoard@TheUConnClub.org

The UConn Club is inviting nominations for its Board of Directors. The UConn Club Board of Directors currently consists of 24 people who serve a three-year term. Each year one third of the Directors are up for re-election to serve a new term and opportunities for new Board members become available. Serving on the Board of Directors can be a rewarding experience knowing that you are assisting the University of Connecticut and the Department of Athletics provide funding for student-athlete scholarships and other Athletics Department priorities.

The UConn Club is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to raising money to help better the Athletic experience at the University of Connecticut. The UConn Club By-Laws read in part:

2.1 To unite the alumni and friends of The University of Connecticut who wish to express their interest in the University and desire to serve it through their particular interest in University of Connecticut athletics and generally to present The University of Connecticut in a most favorable light.

2.5 To carry on fund raising for the UConn Husky Athletic Fund and The UConn Club and to provide for athletic facilities, capital improvements and to meet such other financial needs of athletics of The University of Connecticut deemed proper by The UConn Club and in consultation with the Athletics Director.

The UConn Club engages in a number of fundraising ventures. One event is our Auction often held in conjunction with a basketball game and on-line. Directors are expected to solicit gifts and work the day of the auction. Another event is a golf outing at The Country Club of Waterbury, where members would be expected to solicit foursomes for golf and tee sponsors. The UConn Club also runs raffles, where Board members help promote the raffle and sell tickets.

In order to become a member of the Board of Directors you must be a Husky Athletic Fund member in good standing. The Board meets approximately 10 times per year at locations primarily in the center of the state. Each regular meeting is held in the evening from approximately 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Board has a variety of sub committees and all Directors are expected to serve on a subcommittee. Further information about The UConn Club and participating in the Board is located on the club’s website of www.TheUConnClub.org.

If you are interested in running for The UConn Club Board of Directors, request the form via email to UConnClubBoard@TheUConnClub.org.  Send that form back along with a copy of your resume, no later than June 17, 2022. You will be contacted and interviewed by the Nominating Committee. A slate of no more than 10 names will be submitted for consideration at The UConn Club annual meeting on Monday, June 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions, you can call John Driscoll, Chairman of the Nomination Committee, at 860-519-8183, email: UConnClubBoard@TheUConnClub.org or Jim Donohue in UConn Athletics at 860-486-5925, email: james.donohue@uconn.edu

 

May 2020

Email sent to all UConn Club Members

The UConn Club will conduct its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm via Zoom video meeting. Active participants in the Husky Fund are members of The UConn Club. Please RSVP to UConnClubBoard@TheUConnClub.org if you plan on attended the video meeting and we will send you the link.

All members are invited to attend this review of The UConn Club and Athletics achievements over the past year. Elections of Board members will also take place at the meeting. If you are planning to attend the meeting, please RSVP to UConnClubBoard@TheUConnClub.org

The UConn Club is inviting nominations for its Board of Directors. The UConn Club Board of Directors currently consists of 22 people who serve a three-year term. Each year one third of the Directors are up for re-election to serve a new term and opportunities for new Board members become available. Serving on the Board of Directors can be a rewarding experience knowing that you are assisting the University of Connecticut and the Department of Athletics provide funding for student-athlete scholarships and other Athletics Department priorities.

The UConn Club is a 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to raising money to help better the Athletic experience at the University of Connecticut. The UConn Club By-Laws read in part:

2.1 To unite the alumni and friends of The University of Connecticut who wish to express their interest in the University and desire to serve it through their particular interest in University of Connecticut athletics and generally to present The University of Connecticut in a most favorable light.

 

2.5 To carry on fund raising for the UConn Husky Athletic Fund and The UConn Club and to provide for athletic facilities, capital improvements and to meet such other financial needs of athletics of The University of Connecticut deemed proper by The UConn Club and in consultation with the Athletics Director.

 

The UConn Club engages in a number of fundraising ventures. One event is our Auction often held in conjunction with a basketball game and on-line. Directors are expected to solicit gifts and work the day of the auction. Another event is a golf outing at The Country Club of Waterbury, which members would be expected to solicit foursomes for golf and tee sponsors. The UConn Club also runs raffles, where Board members help promote the raffle and sell tickets.

In order to become a member of the Board of Directors you must be a Husky Athletic Fund member in good standing. The Board meets approximately 10 times per year at locations primarily in the center of the state. Each meeting is held in the evening from approximately 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Board has a variety of sub committees and all Directors are expected to serve on a subcommittee. Further information about The UConn Club and participating in the Board is located on the club’s website of www.TheUConnClub.org.

If you are interested in running for The UConn Club Board of Directors, please fill out this document and return it, along with a copy of your resume, no later than June 25, 2020. You will be contacted and interviewed by the Nomination Committee. A slate of no more than 10 names will be submitted for consideration at The UConn Club annual meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom video meeting. If you have any questions, you can call Sandy Senich, Chairman of the Nomination Committee, at 203-910-2276, email:UConnClubBoard@TheUConnClub.org or Jim Donohue in UConn Athletics at 860-486-5925.

Registering

On your internet web browser, navigate to www.silentauctionpro.com. If you type this in on a smartphone, the web site will ask if you want to switch to the “Mobile website”. Accept that prompt message and then the easy-to-read version of the website will appear. Type ‘987‘ into the Group Number box, then click the Log in or Register button.

After you typed 987 and click on the Log In or Register button, you can create a unique Username and Password that you’ll use for logging in. The username should be an easy-to-remember word. Enter a Password. (Passwords must be 8-15 characters with 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase and 1 number, only these 3 special characters ! # $ are allowed)

Click the Create Account button. You’ll then see a form to enter in your personal information, including first name, last name, email, cell phone, and address. We recommend that you click on the box to accept text messages from Silent Auction Pro. You’ll get important time-related information about your bids and the bidding process. Be sure to scroll down to put in your address and click on the “Create account” button.

Entering Credit Card Information

Follow prompts over next 3 screens to enter Credit Card Information and click the Process Card button. When you click that button, nothing is charged to your credit card. It’s important to note that after the auction closes, at checkout time, you have to log back into Silent Auction Pro and authorize any payment. Credit card information is deleted after the auction closes out. On the “Register for Online Bidding” page, select your credit card type by clicking on the Credit card type: button.

1. Next, you can enter in your credit card number and expiration date. Click the “Process Card” button. The credit card is validated with a $0 transaction. You will receive a payment record your $0 transaction and will see your bidder number in the top left corner. You will also receive an email and text message approving you for online bidding.

Once you see the Payment Record screen above, you are now ready to look at items and start bidding. Click on the “List” button on the upper right side of the screen. We recommend that you click on the “All Items” tab, although you can select just different categories of items to view.

Bidding

While you browse the items listed, click on a specific item that you are interested in. You’ll get much more detailed information about it and see the minimum bid and enabled to put in your bid. Items such as trips will have a web link to get more information: Click here for the website. Those links will usually answer your questions and provide you other information about the company or the item. You may need to scroll down the web page to see where you enter in your bid.

In the screen above, the bid entered was $1000. Your bidding becomes easier if you enter in your maximum bid and click the “Bid for Me!” button. Silent Auction Pro will bid the minimum amount for you, and automatically increase your bid up to your Bid maximum, similar to eBay. You can also click the “Buy it now for $xxxx” button to immediately purchase the item. Or simply click “Watch This Item” to get updates on it.

On your “Home” page, you will see a list of the items that you have bid on along with their status.

Checkout

After the auction closes, you’ll get a text and email letting you know you won. Thank you winners for your bidding that supports The UConn Club! You do have to log back in to Silent Auction Pro to pay – we do not automatically charge your credit card. After Auction closes, when you log back in to your Silent Auction Pro Home Page, look for the “Donate / Check-out” button at the bottom of your screen. Click on that button to start the payment process.

Verify the list of items that you won, verify the Payment Amount, then click the Process Payment button – and you are all done! See the www.theuconnclub.org Auction web page for the details on pickup. This information will also be included in the email that you received after winning the item. Help and contact information for the Auction is provided on that web page.

May 2019

For UConn Club Members:                                                                                 

The UConn Club will conduct its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm in Storrs, CT at the UConn Alumni Center. 

All members are invited to attend this review of The UConn Club and Athletics achievements over the past year.  Elections of Board members will also take place at the meeting.  If you are planning to attend the meeting, please RSVP to UConnClubBoard@theuconnclub.org

The UConn Club is inviting nominations for its Board of Directors.  The UConn Club Board of Directors currently consists of 23 people who serve a three year term.  Each year one third of the Directors are up for re-election to serve a new term and opportunities for new Board members become available.  Serving on the Board of Directors can be a rewarding experience knowing that you are assisting the University of Connecticut and the Department of Athletics provide funding for student-athlete scholarships and other Athletics Department priorities.  

The UConn Club is a 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to raising money to help better the Athletic experience at the University of Connecticut. The UConn Club By-Laws read in part:

2.1 To unite the alumni and friends of The University of Connecticut who wish to express their interest in the University and desire to serve it through their particular interest in University of Connecticut athletics and generally to present The University of Connecticut in a most favorable light.

2.5 To carry on fund raising for the UConn Husky Athletic Fund and The UConn Club and to provide for athletic facilities, capital improvements and to meet such other financial needs of athletics of The University of Connecticut deemed proper by The UConn Club and in consultation with the Athletics Director.  

The UConn Club engages in a number of fundraising ventures. One event is our Auction often held in conjunction with a basketball game and on-line.  Directors are expected to solicit gifts and work the day of the auction. Another event is a golf outing at The Country Club of Waterbury, which members would be expected to solicit foursomes for golf and tee sponsors.   The UConn Club also runs raffles, where Board members help promote the raffle and sell tickets.

In order to become a member of the Board of Directors you must be a club member in good standing. The Board meets approximately 10 times per year at locations primarily in the center of the state. Each meeting is held in the evening from approximately 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Board has a variety of sub committees and all Directors are expected to serve on a subcommittee.   Information about participating on the board is referenced on The UConn Club blog here.

If you are interested in running for The UConn Club Board of Directors, please fill out the back of this document and return it, along with a copy of your resume, no later than June 10, 2019.  You will be contacted and interviewed by the Nomination Committee. A slate of no more than 10 names will be submitted for consideration at The UConn Club annual meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the UConn Alumni Center in Storrs. If you have any questions, you can call Jim Oleksiw, Chairman of the Nomination Committee, at 860-436-2519, email:UConnClubBoard@theuconnclub.org or Jim Donohue in UConn Athletics at 860-486-3863.

THE UCONN CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATION FORM

Please fill out and return to The UConn Club.  Forms may be emailed to the Nominating Committee at UConnClubBoard@theuconnclub.org;  faxed to UConn Husky Fund at 860-486-3251; or printed and mailed to The University of Connecticut, UConn Husky Fund; Attn: J. Donohue-The UConn Club Nomination Committee, 2111 Hillside Road, Unit 1078, Storrs, CT 06269-1078.  All applications must be received by June 10, 2019.  

Name: _____________________________________________ 

Address: ______________________________________________

Day Phone: _________________ Night Phone: _________________

Cell Phone: ___________________

Email:_______________________________________________

The UConn Club Board of Directors meets up to 10 times per year at various locations in Central Connecticut.  Would you be able to attend and participate in all meetings?   

                                                                                                                 Yes                        No             

Are you willing to solicit ads and merchandise for our fundraising events?

                                                                                                                Yes                         No

What is most important to you about serving on The UConn Club Board of Directors?

Describe your volunteer/community activities and how and why you became involved.  Attach another sheet if needed. 

How to help The UConn Club

If you are interested in helping the Board of Directors, there are opportunities to help with activities, or consider becoming a Board Member.

 

Purpose

The primary goal of The UConn Club is to raise funds for scholarships for UConn student- athletes and to help fund facilities for UConn Athletics. Current donors to The Husky Fund for UConn Athletics are members of The UConn Club.  The UConn Club scholarship fund is currently valued at approximately $5.2 million.

 

Goal

In 2018-2019, The UConn Club has pledged to raise $1,000,000 for the new campus sports complex over an expected period of ten years. The annual goal is to raise $100,000.

 

History

The UConn Club was started in 1952.  Since its inception, the Club has raised millions and sponsored hundreds of student-athletes with athletic scholarships.

 

The UConn Club Board

There are currently 27 Board members with another 5 Emeritus members.  The Athletics representative is Cat Zuppani.

The UConn Club Board website is TheUConnClub.org, and members of the Board are listed there and on the Husky Fund web site. The Twitter feed is @TheUConnClub, and the club sponsors a Facebook page.

 

Board Membership

Members are elected to serve a three year term with approximately 1/3 of the current board up for re-election each year.  Members are not required to be graduates of the University of Connecticut but must be an active member of The Husky Fund. An email is sent in May to all members of The UConn Club to help solicit candidates for new board members.

 

Board Responsibilities and Needs

Board members are expected to help solicit funds for the various fund raising initiatives.  These include a Golf Tournament, where Board members solicit sponsorships such as event sponsors, Tee sponsors, or foursomes; an auction, where members solicit items and services; and several types of raffles, where members sell tickets.  Board members are not required to make a direct pledge or their own monetary commitment to The UConn Club, only their donation in excess of $100 to the Husky Fund.  In past years the Board has conducted an Annual Awards Dinner, sponsoring various athletic alumni awards and recognizing significant contributions to Athletics.  Board members solicited ads for the Awards Dinner program.  The Board may decide to reconstitute the recognition dinner and create other new activities to raise funds.  The Board is in need of skills for social media (@TheUConnClub on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram in the future); communications and advertising; and web site support.

 

2021-2022 Officers

Steve  Weir- President, Mike Cartona, Vice President, Frank Tavera- Secretary. Steve Germaine is the Treasurer; Lori Riiska- Assistant Treasurer.

 

In addition to recommending a slate of candidates for the board each year, the nominating committee identifies potential officers from among active Board members. Officers often progress through the roles: Secretary, Vice President, then President. The maximum term of the officers is 2 years at each position.  Officers can serve again after a hiatus of at least a year between terms.

 

The two most recent past presidents serve with the current officers on an Executive Committee. The Executive Committee meets an hour before the full Board to plan out the full meeting. Past Presidents currently active on the Board include:  Sandy Senich, Paul Young, Bill DeGrazia, Jim Oleksiw, John Driscoll, and Al Kelland. The Emeritus members are  Barry Botticello, Ramona Beckius, Rick Carbray, Bob Goodman, Paul Samele, Mark Sinatro, and Brian Smith.

 

Meetings

Meeting dates are announced by the President. They usually occur each month at 6:00 p.m. Games do not conflict with meetings. Normally there is no meeting in August due to vacations, and March due to the Basketball Tournaments. The Secretary works with the president and Athletics on an agenda.  Members are expected to attend every meeting. Meeting absences must be cleared with the President. Any director missing three (3) successive meetings of The Board of Directors without proper excuses (as determined by the President) shall be considered to have resigned from the Board. Board members may also attend a Board meeting via teleconferencing. The meeting location is usually sent out a month ahead. The Board provides dinner during the meeting. Beverages are purchased by the member.   Meeting locations vary; the location may change to try to accommodate member’s locations. The Annual Meeting is held in June and is open to all UConn Club members. Elections are conducted at this meeting. Candidates are selected by the nominating committee from an open application process.

 

Athletics annually distributes a list of all the Board members and their contact information.

 

Board members are expected to help generate new ideas for fundraising events – and run them – as well as improve current events.  The Board has run “Game Watches”, Car raffles, season ticket raffles, 50/50 Raffles, and Casino Nights; other fund raisers such as a wine tasting/fashion show have been under consideration.

 

 

The UConn Club is auctioning off a 5 day stay in Cabo San Lucas. You’d want to look at the web site http://www.micasadelsol.com/ to get more information about this property. It’s on the Baja peninsula in Mexico, considered a beautiful and safe location.

The five day stay here includes 5 days in a row, which could include Saturday and Sunday, not just Monday through Friday only. The winning bidder may want to add an extra night or two at a discounted rate of $455 per night.

Here’s a recent testimonial from another person who won the condo at their auction:

“Wow this place far exceeded our expectations.The pictures are spectacular but they still do not do this place justice. My husband, myself and another couple stayed in this little piece of heaven for 5 nights. My only mistake was not adding a few more nights to our vacation. I guess I should of went with my instincts. The penthouse was beautifully decorated and immaculate inside and outside. The property grounds and amenities left you wanting for nothing. The margaritas flowed and relaxation set in immediately! We enjoyed the views daily from the balcony including watching the hump back whales from afar. The pools were breathtaking and heated to perfection. We never wanted to get out especially at night. Matter of fact the guard was closing up one night and politely told us it was time to leave. Time flies when you are having fun. Morning walks on the beach are a must! The Sheraton next door is a great place to visit with a excellent sushi chef. There is plenty to do in town at both San Jose del Cabo and Cabo del Sol. We enjoyed exploring some of the surf breaks which were off the beaten path. Zippers was a fun and affordable ocean front restaurant. We never did find Sammy Hagar’s (the Red Rocker) house but it wasn’t for a lack of trying! We totally enjoyed our time in Cabo and plan to return again some day with our children when they get a little older”

A Slice of Caribbean Paradise

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Find Your Caribbean Rhythm in Montego Bay, Jamaica for Five Days & Four Nights at the All-Inclusive Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall with Economy Class Air for Two

The tropical shores of Montego Bay warmly invite you to relax, indulge and pamper yourself in all-inclusive fashion! The Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall is the idyllic destination you’ve been dreaming of, the perfect place to unwind on perfectly white, sandy beaches, while admiring the blue sky above, letting the sun’s rays wash over you, as you sip on a deliciously refreshing beverage. With attentive service at every turn, each guest is assured a harmonious, hassle-free vacation filled with gourmet cuisine, expertly poured cocktails and enough memories to last several lifetimes.

What’s it like to live without a care in the world? At Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, guests will soon find out. There’s no wrong way to spend a day here. Sophisticated and stylish, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall is an indulgent all-inclusive escape for adults age 18 and above who seek refuge from the rigors of the outside world. Within the resort’s sprawling grounds, couples, friends and individuals are welcome to partake in whatever their hearts desire, including water sports to spa indulgences, exploration of the vast lush grounds, unique daily and nightly activities, top-notch entertainment, fine dining at à la carté and gourmet buffet restaurants, sipping unlimited beverages alongside the 14 pools. It’s all part of one all-inclusive price, and part of one unforgettable vacation!

Jamaica is the island of happy days, vivid nights and dreams that come true! Make your slice of Caribbean paradise whatever you want it to be – this is your adventure, so feel free to lose yourself in the magical rainforests, amongst the friendly locals, in the tasty cuisine, and in the slow reggae rhythms. From the natural beauty of lush mountains and the azure Caribbean Sea, there are opportunities for fun from morning until night.

Your trip for two includes:
• Round trip Economy Class air
• 5 days/4 nights accommodations at Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall
• All meals and gourmet dining, anytime snacks, unlimited drinks and 24 hour food service
• Sensational entertainment: daily and nightly activities, including theme parties, contests, singers and live performances
• Wireless internet
• Gratuities and hotel taxes
• Free concierge reservation service

Estimated Value $7,200

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Airport taxes and carrier imposed fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles. Blackout dates: Feb 14-18, Apr 18-27, Dec 21-31. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required. Package originates from the Contiguous U.S. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue. This is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort for guests age 18 and above.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation prior to arrival may be subject to forfeiture of reservations and funds.

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The UConn Club will host another online auction. This event has proven popular in the past. Many of the items are only available through this auction. Traveling with UConn teams, dinners with coaches, visiting a practice, signed balls, and some unique sports memorabilia make this a fun event to participate in! Bidding is hosted at www.silentauctionpro.com using group id 987. The easiest way to find the correct links is by visiting the Auction page on this site.