Help Fight Hunger with Fellow Cornellians! Second Harvest Food Bank, Irvine
Did you know that we have 200,000 hungry people in the Orange County community? Fight hunger, give back to the community, and network with fellow Cornellians as you sort, crate and box food that will be distributed directly to those in need. The Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County is extremely excited to welcome us back for another morning of do-good volunteering! See below for details.
Who: Cornellians, family and friends (minimum age of 14 years)
When: Saturday February 28th - 9:00am to 12:00pm
What: Fight hunger
Why: To help create a future where no one is hungry
How: By sorting and packaging food items that will be distributed directly to the 200,000 hungry people in our community
Directions to Register/RSVP:
1. Click http://feedoc.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=1992486 to go to Second Harvest’s online registration page
2. Click “Register” under “Not Registered Yet?”
3. Create a Username and Password. Click “Next.”
4. Leave the “Join Code” section blank and click “Next.”
5. Leave the “Group Membership” section blank and click “Next.”
6. Input necessary information. Click “Next” again three times.
7. Sign up for the event by selecting “Saturday, February 28, 2015” on the “Jump to” drop down menu. Click “Sign Up” next to the Cornell Alumni Association Volunteer Event. Click “Next” and “Finish.” You will automatically receive a confirmation email if your registration was successful.
8. Email Veronica Chen (
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), Cornell Class of 2006, who will be the Cornell contact for the event. In the subject, include “Registered for Cornell Second Harvest Event.” In the body, include your name, Cornell class, and family/friends attending if applicable.
Map, Parking and Meeting Locations:
Please ensure that you utilize the MAP to below as some GPS and mapping systems provide inaccurate directions to the Food Bank. Upon arrival to Second Harvest, please follow the volunteer parking sign and park on the west side of the Food Distribution Center, near Loading Dock 4. The volunteer entrance is a tan door next to Loading Dock 4. Once inside the Food Distribution Center, the Volunteer Department is the third door on the right.
What to Wear:
Because you will be working in a warehouse environment, it is required that you wear close-toed shoes. We also recommend wearing comfortable clothing, such as jeans, t-shirt, and sweatshirt.
Cornell O.C. Business Luncheon "Housing: The Missing Link in America’s Economy"
Cornell O.C. Business Luncheon at the Center Club:
"Housing: The Missing Link in America’s Economy"
Thursday March 5, 2015, 11:30am – 1:30pm
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We are privileged to have as our guest speaker Cornellian and
One of America’s leading Real Estate Professionals
Event Summary: Where America’s housing industry now stands and how it is impairing the revitalization of the US economy.
11:30 AM Luncheon will begin promptly
12:00 PM Presentation/Q&A
1:30 PM Luncheon will end promptly
Cost: $40 members,
$45 non-members,
includes valet parking at Center Club.
Location: The Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive – Garden Level,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Tel. (714) 662-3414.
Parking Information: Valet Parking at Center Club is included.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cornell-busines-luncheon-housing-the-missing-link-in-americas-economy-tickets-15827182529
Event Contact: Gaye Tomlinson, MBA ’05, CAAOC Business Lunches and Breakfasts, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 714-742-2948.
Speaker Bio:
A Founding Principal of PCG, Mr. Neuss is jointly responsible for the overall management and investment activities of the firm, overseeing both PCG’s land planning and development business unit as well as the venture investment business unit. He is a member ofthe firm’s Executive Committee and Investment Committee. In addition, Neuss conceived and led the development of highly innovative real estate market analysis systems used both in developing a realestate investment strategy and in assessing individual housing and land venture opportunities.
Widely recognized as the most advanced market analysis methodologies being applied in today’s residential real estate sector, Neuss’ groundbreaking work in this arena led to his authorship of anumber of articles and studies on the behavior of California’s housing market and economy throughthe real estate cycles of the 1980’s, 1990’s, and 2000’s. This work also predicted and explained the unusual strength and durability of U.S. housing markets through the 2000-2005 period.
Carl Neuss has served as a Member of the Policy Advisory Board for the Harvard University Centerof Housing Studies and is a Member of the Cornell University Real Estate Council and the CornellProgram in Real Estate Advisory Board. Neuss is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer andhas earned credentials as a Registered Investment Advisor.
Presently Mr. Neuss is a guest lecturer at Cornell, teaching an interdisciplinary course on Real Estatenegotiation techniques and practices.
HELLO Cornellians!!! It is time to celebrate the beautiful weather with our annual Family Picnic Event!!
Please join us for our family picnic event at Turtle Rock Nature Center and Park in Irvine on Sunday, June 14th.
Turtle Rock is a beautiful park with lots of trees, a little creek, a cute Nature Center and a complete playground, making it a great location for families with kids.
Our fun day will be filled with food, games, fresh air and, of course, the great company of our fellow Cornellians.
We will serve a BBQ menu with burgers and chicken, complimented with salads, fruit, drinks and sweet treats.
See the details of our event below. We look forward to seeing Cornellians of all ages!
Where: Turtle Rock Nature Center and Park, One Sunnyhill Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
When: Sunday June 14th at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $10/adult and $5/child between the ages of 3-12. Under 3 is free!.
Buy your ticket here:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/caaoc-family-picnic-tickets-17218492976
Please RSVP to Gaye Tomlinson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so that we can have enough food for everyone! If you are interested in volunteering to help with the preparation, clean-up or games and activities, let Gaye know!
HIKE BOAT CANYON in LAGUNA BEACH
HIKE BOAT CANYON in LAGUNA BEACH
Sunday, March 22nd
Although we can’t really complain about the winter in SoCal, we can still celebrate the spring! So come join your fellow Cornellians as we commemorate the vernal equinox with a relaxing hike in Laguna Beach. This trail is easily accessible, offers free parking, and provides scenic overlooks of the Pacific Ocean and downtown Laguna Beach. It’s the perfect hike for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels!
Gather family and friends, RSVP with Elle Erpenbeck ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ), and we’ll see you there!
Start Time: Arrive at the trailhead by 9 am, depart promptly at 9:15
Meeting Location: We will meet at Gate 14 of Laguna Coast Wilderness, which is located at the end of Dartmoor Street. If you are using a GPS, search for 515 Spur Ridge, Laguna Beach. Keep in mind that the trailhead is in a residential area so, while parking is free, it can also be limited.
Distance: 2 miles one way/4 miles round-trip
Duration: Approximately 2-2.5 hours, at a leisurely pace
Route: The first section of the trail (Spur Ridge) goes up a moderate hill for approximately .25 miles. Then the rest of the trail (Boat Road) switches between short inclines and flat terrain.
Essentials: Shoes with good traction
Water
Snacks
Sun protection: sunblock, visor, hat
Camera (the views are amazing!)
No dogs allowed
End: After the hike, there will be an optional lunch at Umami Burger (610 North Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651). It is less than a five minute drive from the trailhead.
Email Elle Erpenbeck ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ), Cornell Class of 2010, to RSVP or if you have any questions. In the subject, include “Cornell Hike.” In the body, include your name, Cornell class, and any guests you will be bringing. Thanks!
See you there!! J
Please note that there is no charge for this event. Simply RSVP to Elle to participate. We hope there will be a good turnout so we can plan more of these types of events in the future.
The Festival of Arts / 2015 Pageant of the Masters - The Pursuit of Happiness
The Festival of Arts / 2015 Pageant of the Masters - The Pursuit of Happiness
Date: Saturday, August 22
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: : $84.37 per ticket without dinner, 122.28 with dinner
Seats are in the Main Tier Center, Rows B & C! . Seating chart: http://ev3.evenue.net/evenue/linkID=foa/core/seating_charts.html
Is there anything more personal, more elusive than what it is to be happy? The 2015 Pageant of the Masters “The Pursuit of Happiness,” will explore the many sources of happiness, both ancient and modern through our theatrical production of “living pictures.”
Go on a sentimental journey through depictions of pastimes and activities that gave people joy long before the instant gratification of the computer age. Discover artists who found their own answers to the age-old question, “what makes life worth living?” The 2015 Pageant promises to be a breathtaking, playful and joyous journey, in search of that most mysterious of treasures.
Join members of the Cornell Alumni Associations of San Diego and Orange County as we start the event off at 4p with a Docent led tour of the backstage where attendees will learn how scenes are stages. Upon completion, join us for an optional dinner at Tivoli Terrace on the grounds of the Pageant of the Masters. The Pageant of the Masters begins promptly at 8:30p.
Pageant tickets also entitle you to unlimited admission to The Festival of Arts, California's Premier Fine Art Show, for the entire 2015 season: July 6 - August 30
Purchase tickets at:
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!