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Welcome to the Smith College Club of Los Angeles (SCCLA). We are a diverse and active all-volunteer group, and a 501 ( c) (3) charitable organization. We organize activities throughout the LA area, from the San Fernando Valley to the South Bay, for more than 930 area alumnae. Our goals are recruiting new students, fostering alumnae connections, and raising money for the College. Learn more from our website at www.SmithClubLA.org

• Alumnae Admissions (recruiting new students; “student raising”)
The Club is very active in recruiting. Eighty-four students from our area are currently at Smith. Approximately 60 alumnae assisted with college fairs, visits to high schools, interviews, book award presentations, hosting parties for prospective students, and other activities to support admissions efforts.

• Fostering Alumnae Connections
The Club sponsors a variety of social, cultural and educational programs, including visits and lectures by faculty and staff from the College. The programs are informative, educational, and fun! They provide unique opportunities to develop and maintain lifetime connections with intelligent, interesting women of diverse ages and backgrounds. Additional activities include an investment group, book group, young alumnae group, and small informal social events.

• Endowed Scholarship Fund
The SCCLA Endowed Scholarship Fund, established and supported by area alumnae, provides scholarships to students from the LA area each year. Donations to the college from SCCLA have averaged $5,000 annually for the past several years. The annual Theatre Tickets Series and periodic benefits provide a major portion of this endowment fund. Additional funds come through membership fees, directory advertising, and contributions.

There is no better way to meet friends and fellow Smith alumnae in Los Angeles. As an SCCLA member, you can make professional contacts, support student recruitment, and take part in educational and cultural programs.

• Free annual Holiday Party and/or Spring Fling and Summer Barbecue.
• Invitations to Members Only exclusive events during the year.
• A complete directory of Smith Alumnae in the Los Angeles area, with addresses, phone and fax numbers, email addresses, and information on area alumnae’s career and volunteer activities.

We look forward to seeing you at events throughout the year, and/or at monthly meetings of the Board of Directors (where our alumnae volunteer their talents and time to achieve the Club’s goals).

As a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, the Smith College Club of Los Angeles is eligible for matching in many corporate gift plans. Please check with your employer.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Smith College Club of Los Angeles, please return this form to Merrill Helms, SCCLA Membership Chair, membership@SmithClubLA.org. You may either pay your membership dues via PayPal, or include your credit card information on the membership form. You may also pay via check. See the form for more information on mailing payments.