We are always looking for generous Belles to help host or sponsor our flagship events. Pease see the full details below on each of our three flagship events.
If you are not able to host an event at your home, a sponsor would help us cover the cost of booking an event space or restaurant.
If you would be interested in hosting, sponsoring or would like more information, please contact us.
Spring Spirits:
Spring Spirits is our annual fundraising event benefiting the Saint Mary's College Endowed Scholarship Fund. This event usually has 30-45 Belles attend on to enjoy appetizers & drinks, share Saint Mary’s memories and raise money for our amazing scholarship. Typically, this event is held on a weeknight in April - July.
Typically, a hostess will open up their home and provide catering (beer, wine and heavy appetizers). We will take care of everything else! We will sell tickets to the event with the intention that all proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund. Additionally, we will organize a raffle and silent auction with donated items to benefit the Scholarship Fund.
If you are not able to host an event at your home, a sponsor would help us cover the cost of booking an event space or restaurant.
Student Send Off:
At the end of the summer, we 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. This event is usually held in late July or early August.
Typically, a hostess will open up their home and provide catering (beer, wine and heavy appetizers). We will take care of everything else! We will work with the College to invite all the students and their parents and organize a nice gift for each incoming Belle.
If you are not able to host an event at your home, a sponsor would help us cover the cost of booking an event space or restaurant.
Founders’ Day:
Our Founders’ Day event is a great Sunday afternoon brunch event where we reminisce on Saint Mary’s, connect with Belles from all different class years and maybe enjoy a bit of SMC trivia! Usually we have between 15 - 25 Belles attend Founders’ Day.
Typically, a hostess will open up their home and provide catering (light brunch, mimosas and coffee) and we will take care of everything else!
If you are not able to host an event at your home, a sponsor would help us cover the cost of booking an event space or restaurant.
Learn more about our previous flagship events:
The SMC Chicago East Alumnae Club is a 501c3 charitable organization. All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund.