MEMBERSHIP
Your annual dues help us to underwrite the costs of events, our monthly newsletter, and this website so that we can keep our club and community strong.
Dues-paying members receive:
Free appetizers at Happy Hours
Five free raffle tickets at Spring Spirits
Five free raffle tickets at Founders Day
Access to the Belles babysitter/petsitter list
Not sure if you have paid your annual dues? Contact us and we will double check!
Annual dues*: $40
*Dues are free for 2021 - 2024 grads and prior to ‘70
ANNUAL EVENTS
Our club hosts two flagship events each year: Spring Spirits in the spring and Founders’ Day in the fall. These are great events to meet Belles from all years, network and give back. These events are our biggest fundraisers for the Saint Mary’s Chicago East Endowed Scholarship Fund.
At the end of the summer, we also host a send off for our first year Belles to welcome them into the Saint Mary’s community, answer their questions and help them feel comfortable as they begin their Saint Mary’s journey.
BOARD MEETINGS, HAPPY HOURS, & MORE
Quarterly, we host happy hours and open board meetings. Appetizers at all happy hours are free of charge if you are a dues-paying member. These are a great way to hear what the club is up to, give feedback to Club leadership and meet new Belles. We are always looking for new board members and event ideas, so please come to a happy hour or contact us with your ideas.
Additionally, we offer a wide variety of one-time events, like community service projects, business seminars, painting parties, wine tastings, final exam care packages for current students, holiday parties and so much more.
If you are interested in hosting an event or have an idea for an event, please contact us!
See below for some of our most recent events and check out more on our blog.
BOOK CLUB
The Saint Mary’s Chicago book club currently meets once a month. We read a variety of genres and vote on each month’s book. If you are interested in joining the book club email list or attending a meeting, please contact us.
Read along with us! Check out what books we are reading so far in 2024.
BABYSITTERS & PETSITTERS
If you are interested in babysitting or petsitting for a fellow Belle, please complete this form to be added to the list.
REQUEST LIST
If you are looking for a babysitter or petsitter, make sure you pay your dues in order to get access to the list!
PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP
In addition to our public Facebook page, we also have a private Saint Mary’s Chicago East Facebook group. This is a great place to connect with Belles in the city, buy/sell football tickets, share about your small business, find a roommate in the city, etc. Join the private group here.
NEWSLETTER
Sign up for our monthly email newsletter to make sure you stay up to date on all club events.
HAVE AN IDEA?
We'd love to hear from you! Email us here.
JOIN SMART
Sign up for SMART (Saint Mary's Alumnae Recruitment Team) to help recruit future Belles. As an alumna, you know what Saint Mary’s is all about. SMART Belles aid the Office of Admission by serving as a resource for prospective students and their families.
ALUMNAE NETWORK
Sign up for the SMC Alumnae Resource Network! The ARN is a resource to connect with fellow alumnae and students. You can opt in to be a mentor to students and ensure the College has your contact information so you don’t miss out on anything.