Argyll Episcopal Academy

Argyll Academy Alumnae Committee — new members: your chance to get involved!

Annie Argyll — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:33:54 +0000

Hi all!

A happy early Halloween to you.

I must say that the positive response we have gotten from so many of you this year regarding the Argyll Academy Alumnae Committees has been phenomenal! The ladies who are on the committees are amazing. Thank you to each of you who has been involved this year!

We are now ramping up on planning new activities and are opening the Argyll committee up to new members (current members are definitely welcome to stay on).

If you are interested in being involved with the decision-making and planning of upcoming Argyll activities, and would like to be on either the “in-person” committee or the “e-committee”, please let me know.

The “in-person” committee meets once a month (typically the second Tuesday of the month) for dinner and a planning meeting. You are welcome to stay for the entire Campbell Hall/Argyll Academy Alumni Board meeting (and even become part of the Board, if you wish), or you can bail after the Argyll planning meeting. Dinner is at 6:30, the Argyll meeting is normally 7:00pm – 7:30pm, and the board meeting wraps up between 8:00pm and 8:30pm.

The “e-committee” is made up of ladies who are interested in having their voices heard on all things related to Argyll alumnae, but cannot make it to regular meetings due to scheduling conflicts or distance. The e-committee will be emailed an agenda before the meetings and the minutes after the meetings. We encourage your input on both items.

If you are interested in being on either one of these committees, please let me know.

If you would like to attend a meeting, even just to see if you would be interested in joining the group, the next one is Tuesday, November 10th at 6:30(dinner), 7:00 (meeting).

Thanks again for all your encouragement and I hope to have you join us.

Best always,

Torie Daves (‘78)
Chair, Argyll Academy Alumnae Committee

A Day at the Getty Center!

Annie Argyll — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:18:11 +0000

Please join the Argyll Academy Alumnae Committee for

A DAY AT THE GETTY CENTER

Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Time: 10:45am sharp – meet at the front entrance
(top of the hill)
11:00am – guided architecture tour
12:00pm – group lunch

Address: 1200 Getty Center Drive * Los Angeles

Costs: Admission and guided tour – free!

$15 for parking (see info on carpooling below)
$12 – $15 for lunch (adults) $8 (kids)
(or you can buy lunch on your own)

RSVP: Please respond (only if you can attend)
via email to daves@usc.edu with the following information, no later than Wednesday, September 9th:

# adults _____ # children _____
(under 10 years old)

Would you like information on the box lunches? Yes_____ No_____

Would you be interested in carpooling?
(split the parking fee) Yes_____ No_____

Argyll Ladies, I need your input!

Annie Argyll — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:53:47 +0000

Argyll ladies,

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

When Marcia Berman, Associate Director of Alumni, first asked me to head up the Argyll Alumnae Committee the end of last year, I was excited at the prospect and, at the same time, a bit nervous to see what type of response I would get. I have to tell you… I have been really thrilled! The events so many of you have attended, and the emails many of you have sent expressing your excitement at the resurgence of a dedicated Argyll group has really touched me. Thank you!

Even though Marcia is not an alumna, you would never know it – she is Argyll’s greatest supporter in this endeavor to reach out to a group of ladies whom, in many cases, felt forgotten. And the alumnae who make up the Argyll Alumnae Committee and E-Committee (for those who live out of the area) are second to none. My thanks to Kathy Griffin, Toni Boim, Stacey Naito, Mindy Molinary, April Adams, Carrie O’Brien, Cathy Lydon, Cynthia Palmer, Georgia Chun, Julie Stein, Laura McKinzie, Mary VanOsdel Manning, Missy Wharton Stalcup, Theresa Modes and Toni Heebner. And a very special thank you to Bonnie Schell who created and maintains the Argyll website.

I had such a great time seeing long-time friends and making new ones at our events so far this year: the Argyll plaque dedication at Founders Day; the Alumnae/Teacher luncheon; being part of Team Argyll at the Revlon Run/Walk for Women’s Cancer Research; the reunion; the CH-Argyll mixer; and the brunch at the Magic Castle. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Now, as we put together our schedule for the upcoming year, I would love to get your input on what types of events would be meaningful to you – social events, community involvement, academic involvement, etc.

If you would take this very short survey, it will really help to ensure that we are headed in the right direction with our alumnae activities. Both the user name and password are “survey”. We will close the survey Sunday, August 23rd, so please let me know your thoughts on or before that date.

Save The Date – Just an early reminder that there will be a cocktail party, sponsored by the Campbell Hall-Argyll Alumni Association, for all Argyll alumnae and their guest on Saturday, October 3rd. There will also be an “Out-of-Towner” event on December 27th for the alumnae who might be in the Los Angeles area visiting family and friends at the end of the year. We will get you more information on these events as we get closer.

Lastly, for those who are looking to find other Argyll alumnae, we have a web presence in a few different places:

Facebook (You need to be a member of Facebook to see the page.)
Argyll website
Classmates.com

Thanks in advance for your input on this survey. And again my thanks to everyone who has gotten involved and shown what an amazing group of women the Argyll alumnae truly are!

Best always,

Torie Daves (‘78)
Chair, Argyll Alumnae Committee

Magic Castle event Sunday, July 19

Annie Argyll — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:22:16 +0000

Download the flier containing the Magic Castle Invitation, or just get the info here:

ABRACADABRA AND ALAKAZAM
A MAGICAL DAY FOR YOU HAS BEEN PLANNED

AS ARGYLL ALUMNAE AND THEIR FAMILIES APPEAR
TO THE FAMED MAGIC CASTLE WE ALL SHALL DRAW NEAR

A BRUNCH SHALL BE SERVED TO ALL THOSE AROUND
WHO COME TO SEE MAGIC AND MYSTERIES ABOUND

Date: Sunday, July 19th
Time: 11:00 am
Address: 7001 Franklin Avenue * Hollywood

TO SIGN UP, GO TO:
https://www.campbellhall.org/alumni/magiccastle.aspx

Prices: $45 for adults; $25 for children under the age of 10
(prices include all food, all shows, taxes and gratuities)

Note: There are only 25 spaces available, so sign up right away to ensure a space.
Dress is “nice casual”
Parking is $8

If you have any questions, contact Torie Daves

June 18 Agenda

Annie Argyll — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:16:00 +0000

Goodness, somehow I missed this in my email notifications. So here it is, a couple of days late:

Argyll Academy Alumnae Committee

AGENDA

June 18, 2009

· Overall success of year – feedback from alumnae. Survey for feedback and interest?

· What are the committees next strategic steps

· Set calendar for 09/10 (what type of events do we want to do? Social? More school-related? Community outreach?)

· Events for remainder of the year:
- Ventura Happy Hour
- Getty tour and lunch
- Cocktail Party at Laura’s (send a Save-the-Date), Run-Walk?, anything for October Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
- Westside happy hour
- Holiday Tea at the Biltmore

· Class Reps to help with event involvement

· Argyll Website – frequent updates

· Committee to become part of Alumni Board beg. In Sept. – recruit more members

· How to incorporate e-committee

· Sending holiday cards again?

· One newsletter per year maybe in September with calendar for year

Remembering Sandy Behlmer

Annie Argyll — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:32:19 +0000

This just came in from Marcia Berman at Campbell Hall:

The Alumni Office has received several phone calls from people wanting to make donations in memory of Mrs. Behlmer.

The 3 organizations that the family has designated are: The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association, Mr. Holland’s Opus and The Argyll Alumnae Scholarship Fund.

Marcia

That’s a wonderful idea. Please be sure to let the recipients know it is memory of Mrs. Behlmer.

What a great lady she was. I still can’t believe she’s gone.

Reminders

Annie Argyll — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:02:40 +0000

Hi ladies!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Passover/Easter/weekend!

Just a reminder that this Saturday is the Argyll “Celebration of Sisterhood” tea at Chado Teahouse in Pasadena, and we need to give a final count to the Tea House by THIS WEDNESDAY (the 15th). If you would like to attend (and feel free to bring any woman who has been an inspiration in your life!), please make sure you sign up today or tomorrow. You may download the flyer here.

Then we only need 8 more people to sign up for the Revlon Run/Walk for women’s cancer research in order to be able to walk as “Team Argyll”. The deadline is at 5pm THIS FRIDAY (the 17th). If you are going to be able to walk with us, please go to:

http://www.revlonrunwalk.com

Choose “Los Angeles”
Click on “Register”
Click on “Register Now” and fill out the form
When it asks you for the team number, put 215 to be put on TEAM ARGYLL

Lastly, and most sadly, just a reminder that there will be a memorial service for Sandy Behlmer this Sunday, the 19th at 10:30am on campus. I have been asked to speak on behalf of the Argyll alumnae and want to do just that – so if there is any memory or thought you would like to have shared at the service (I am happy to do it anonymously, if you wish), then please either email it to me here, or post it to either here or on the Argyll Academy Facebook page.

Thank you one and all for all your support!

Best always,

Torie

Join Team Argyll at the Revlon Run Walk

Annie Argyll — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:03:54 +0000

Please sign up and join Team Argyll at the Revlon Run walk for women on May 9th!

We need only a few more people to sign up by April 17th in order to qualify as a team.

More information may be found in the attached flyer.

Godspeed, Sandy Behlmer UPDATED

Annie Argyll — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:29:37 +0000

I just learned that Sandy Behlmer passed away. As soon as I get more details I post them here for you.

We will never forget you, Mrs. Behlmer.

UPDATE: This email came in from Campbell Hall. It looks like a memorial service will be held Sunday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m. in the Garver Gym.

March 24, 2009

From The Reverend Julian Bull, Headmaster

Dear Argyll Alumnae,

It is with sadness that I write to let you know that we have lost a dear friend to Argyll Academy and Campbell Hall. Sandy Behlmer fought her battle against cancer as she embraced every aspect of her vibrant and well-lived life, with courage, dignity and grace.

The Behlmer family joined the school community when son, Curt, attended kindergarten in 1965. Recruited as a teacher by founding principal Mildred Hawks, Sandy nurtured and inspired young men and women through her passion for the arts for almost forty years. In an article in the 1991-1992 Annual Report Headmaster Emeritus Canon Thomas G. Clarke reflected that Sandy was, .an advocate for art education, she helped to develop the senior art history and music history courses, now graduation requirements.Consistently through the years, returning alumni comment that the senior art and music history programs represent some of their more useful pre-college preparation courses and that they have contributed to an increased understanding of the arts. She also taught psychology in the high school, ultimately stepping down from her administrative roles to afford more class time to be with her beloved students. She was featured in the 2000-2001 Annual Report’s Master Teacher Profile, a role she epitomized.

In Sandy’s words, September 2000 ~

“In 1965, my son, Curt, began attending Campbell Hall – considered to be the very best school by dear friends. Doris Welsh epitomized the perfect kindergarten teacher and CH appeared to embrace the values I held dear.

Previously I had worked at Eastman Kodak, in design studios, and at Walt Disney in animation as a breakdown artist (Sleeping Beauty and the Mickey Mouse Club really date me). After my son’s birth I became a student again, at UCLA, in the field of education and psychology.

I began teaching at CH in 1965; my classes covered studio art, art history, and psychology. I chaired the Fine Arts Department for 20 years and stepped aside to give more time to my real love..students. The advisee program has allowed me to have extra time with exceptional women. The two-year format, especially 11th through 12 presents an advisor with the opportunity to experience the magical change that occurs during the summer in-between. The girls return after an opportunity to be on their own – they have moved outside of themselves, they begin to develop a global view. This may come from attending the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. / going to artistic performances, sports, leadership, camps/ international travel/ volunteering full-time in an internship/ attending a university or just natural maturation. For whatever reason, the change always happens – and it is thrilling to see.

The Grace Cathedral experience last November was amazing. Five of my ten advisees were in the CH Chorus and a sixth was at the conference – the National Association of Episcopal Schools Biennial. Chaperoning was great fun. Each student was dedicated to doing her best and each was extremely responsible.

I have always admired the principles, intellect, and heart of Tom Clarke. He has been an important man in the transitional stages of my life. Tom confirmed my son 29 years ago, married my son and daughter-in-law 17 years ago, and buried my mother in 1986 and my father in 1987. Campbell Hall is more than a job or career, it is family.

Teaching is my passion; the opportunity to communicate with students allows me to constantly learn and grow. I have positive expectations for each student’s success. It is exciting to introduce a concept, theory, or problem and see how they relate to it, develop it, and/or delight in it.

Classroom management seems easy for me. I respect the essence of each student and my rules are established the first day of class. I have a silly discipline activity, “walking the tree five times”
for breaking a classroom rule. After the walk, “I say thank you” and it is forgotten – unless an infraction occurs three times within one class period.

The rules are:
No “put-downs” or “dissing” or sarcasm directed to another student.
No inappropriate language.
No gum chewing.
No hats or head gear
No audible yawning.
Be prepared with all books, etc. at the beginning of class.

I have walked the tree myself for assorted infractions: Rolling my eyes, laughing at a drawing of a neuron, etc. I am watched very carefully.

The past was special, I love to see former students return, and the future is exciting. Campbell Hall always continues to grow with technology, self-studies, and teacher enrichment.”

Sandy taught at Argyll Academy and Campbell Hall for 37 years; her spirit lives in the hearts of many alumni, families, and current and former faculty and staff.

A memorial service honoring Sandy will be held on Sunday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m. in the Garver Gym.

From the outpouring of letters and emails, it is clear how deeply Sandy touched the lives of those fortunate enough to know and learn from and with her. Along with Sandy’s family and friends, we give thanks and pay tribute for the life of a dear and treasured friend, for a woman of exceptional intellect, beauty, humor and compassion.

O God of grace and glory, we remember before you this day our sister Sandy. We thank you for giving her to us to know and to love as a companion on our earthly pilgrimage. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn, especially Sandy’s family and friends. Give us faith to see in death the gate of eternal life, so that in quiet confidence we may continue our course on earth, until, by your call, we are reunited with those who have gone before; we pray in your most Holy Name. Amen.

Argyll Alumnae Committee: March minutes

Annie Argyll — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:32:03 +0000

Before I post the minutes, I’d like to make a call for any Argyll alumnae involved in the catering profession… we have a job we’d like to give to an alumna. Contact Torie for more information.

And now… the minutes:

Before I post the minutes, I’d like to make a call for any Argyll alumnae involved in the catering profession… we have a job we’d like to give to an alumna. Contact Torie for more information. And now… the minutes:

Argyll Academy Alumnae Committee meeting
March 5, 2009
MINUTES

I. Feedback on Alumnae-Faculty event

We all agreed that the restaurant, food and service were all excellent. The only thing we would like is to have more of the teachers there – and to find some of the older teachers who were at Argyll in the ’60’s and early ’70’s.
- Are any of the teachers with whom Theresia stays in touch, in touch with any of the earlier teachers?
- Maybe email the alums who are in the ‘64 – ‘74 classes to see if they know the whereabouts of any of the teachers

II. Assigning who will be handling what event

April – Tea in Pasadena – Torie/Kathy
- Kathy will be calling Chados to see cost/availability and will let Torie know – The theme for the tea will be “Celebration of Sisterhood” and each alum can bring a woman who has been influential in her life.
- At the event, we will ask each alum to write down a way in which their guest has been influential in their life and then we will (anonymously, if they wish) share it with the group.

May – Revlon Run – Kathy
- Torie will be making and emailing info flyer to alums/ give mailing piece to Marcia to mail out
- Kathy is going to meet with the Revlon folks the last week of March so we really need to have at least 25 people signed up by then – She will get more info on pricing for green T-shirts with white lettering that says “Team Argyll”. – We should begin asking our friends to walk with us

June – Reunion – Toni

July – Magic Castle (19th now) – Torie
- Torie will be creating the info that should go on the CH web page in order for people to sign-up and pay for the brunch on-line. Marcia will work with her tech person to get it on the site.

August – Ventura Happy Hour – TBD
- Torie will check with Mindy to see if she will take this one.

September Getty Museum – Torie
- Torie has booked a docent and has gotten the info on the lunches. We will send out info on the lunches when we send out the invites and people can pick what they want and give that info when they RSVP
- Torie will talk to Marcia about the best way for people to pay for their lunches.

October – Cocktail Party at Laura’s – Toni
- Toni will be in contact with Laura to see what we need to rent (tables, chairs, etc.)
- Torie will post on the Argyll website, Facebook and Classmates. com to see if there is an Argyll alum who is a cateress.
- Since October is breast cancer awareness month, we will do pink ribbon décor and have a list printed of “pink” products that donate money to breast cancer.
- Torie will talk to Marcia about whether CH will pay for the catering of this event or if we need to charge the guests to attend.

November – Happy Hour on Westside – Stacey

December – Tea at Biltmore – Stacey

We also talked about have an “Out of Towner’s” event the weekend between Christmas and New Years (December 26th or 27th) – maybe a Happy Hour event or something casual. It was determined that teachers should be invited to all bigger events (everything except the Happy Hours) III. Future Meetings

June 4th (decide on events for next year)
September 10th (if that date works for Marcia and Mindy)
December 3rd