The Martha Cook Building 100th AnniversaryFriday October 23 – Sunday October 25, 2015
Please join us to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Martha Cook Building: October 23-25, 2015. We have a terrific weekend planned to commemorate the anniversary and help you connect with MCB friends – old and new. Please review the events outlined in this brochure, contact your cookie pals, and register for the 100th!
We look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Questions? Interested in volunteering to help? Please contact:Sheila Davis (100th Chair)……..……[email protected], (586)-651-0167Marion Law (Building Director)…[email protected], (734)-763-2084
Registration Reminders:• Deadline: September 20, 2015• Register Online (preferred): http://marthacook.studentlife.umich.edu/ (and follow links to the 100th Anniversary page)• Register by Postal Mail: Detach and return the last page of this brochure.• Payment:
• Credit card payments can be accepted only for online registration.• Make checks payable to the Martha Cook Alumnae Association.
• Confirmation: Online registrations will automatically generate confirmations and receipts. We will send confirmations and receipts for postal mail registrations as they are processed (by email when it is available).
• Event tickets will be included in the welcome packet you will receive at check-in.• So that your weekend expenses remain reasonable, our ticket prices have been set as close to the actual cost as
possible. Any proceeds will benefit the Martha Cook Building Annual Fund.
“MARTHA COOK OUR BUILDING, OUR DORMITORY DEAR, WE LOVE YOU”
THE MARTHA COOK-OUT: FALL FAMILY FUN IN THE GARDEN
The Martha Cook garden is the venue for this family friendly event featuring a BBQ lunch and activities for kids and kids at heart!
Rally your friends and family to experience the “...friendly rivalry of college life, Hooray” as we compete in Martha Cook, fall and tailgate themed field day games like pumpkin bowling, an inflatable obstacle course, and corn hole (game). Adults and children will engage in friendly competition in age-appropriate groupings. There will also be non-competitive fun including crafts, face painting, a moonwalk, and plenty of time to socialize with your MCB friends.
Lunch will be served from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Cost: $20 per person(Note: Activities may be adjusted depending on actual RSVPs.)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | MARTHA COOK BUILDING & GARDEN
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2015
REGISTRATION AND FRIDAY TEA
Check in, pick up your welcome packet and pre-ordered MCB merchandise, reconnect with old friends and meet new, browse the MCB Memorabilia Display, and enjoy a light Friday Tea.
Cost: None
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | MARTHA COOK BUILDING
DECADE DINNERS
We will split into groups defined by our “era” in MCB’s history for informal dinner outings at favorite Ann Arbor restaurants. Groups will meet at local restaurants at 5:30 PM. Each dinner will be “hosted” by a representative of the decade who will contact you with the name and location of the restaurant.
Cost: There is no cost to register for this event, but please plan to pay your dinner check.
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | ANN ARBOR RESTAURANTS
DESSERT WITH THE DINOS
Enjoy culinary creations and coffee, tea, and punch from The Cupcake Station, then browse all four floors of the museum. The galleries will be open exclusively to our party. A musical interlude will be provided by Sweet Harmony, a group of current Cookies under the direction of Carrie Ramseyer, MCB Arts Chair.
Cost: $20 per person*If turnout exceeds the museum’s capacity, we will have two sittings, 7:30-8:45 and 9:00-10:15. Further information will be available in your registration packet.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM* | U-M MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015
Wear your favorite MCB or UM gear and enter to be named Martha Cook Super Fan!
The following hotels have reserved blocks of rooms. Please make your own reservations. Mention “Martha Cook Building 100th Anniversary” when making your reservations.
The Dahlmann Campus Inn, 734-769-2200, 800-666-8693 or email, one guest $229, two guests $252, three guests, $275, four guests $298.
The Hilton Garden Inn, 734-327-6400 or online, $149 per night.
Marriott Town Place Suites, 734-327-5900. Call the hotel for room rates.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2015
TIME CAPSULE BRUNCH
A Sunday buffet brunch at the building will mark the grand finale to a grand weekend. We will open existing time capsule(s) and prepare a new time capsule to be opened in the fall of 2115.Cost: $20 per person
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM | MARTHA COOK BUILDING
Cheers to 100 Years
Martha Cook Building 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Michigan League Ball RoomSaturday, October 24, 2015
Cocktails and Hors d’Oeuvres: 5:30 – 6:30 PMDinner & Program 6:30 – 10:00 PM
ProgramMark S. Schlissel, President, University of Michigan: Remarks Celebrating 100 years of MCB
Vignettes celebrating the Martha Cook Building’s History and Future
MenuPunch and Hors d’oeuvres
Green Salad with choice of dressing
Choice of Entrée:League Filet with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, and vegetable
Asiago Chicken with roasted tomato relish, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, and vegetableWild Mushroom Sacchetti with garlic cream sauce topped with julienne veg. (Vegetarian)
Chocolate Flourless Truffle Cake
Cash Bar
Dressy Attire Please
HOTEL INFORMATION
NONPROFIT ORGU.S. POSTAGE PAID
ANN ARBOR, MIPERMIT NO 144UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
MARTHA COOK BUILDING906 SOUTH UNIVERSITYANN ARBOR, MI 48109-1195
The Martha Cook Building will publish two books to celebrate the 100th Anniversary:
With Portia O’er the Door is a set of memoirs submitted by approximately 50 women who lived at Martha Cook. Edited by cookie Pam Sameck Wiedenbeck ‘71
The Martha Cook Building’s First 100 Years: The Story of a Women’s Residence Hall and Its Community at the University of Michigan provides an anecdotal history of the Building and the women who lived there. Written by Cookies Catherine Walsh Davis ‘70 and Kathy GraneggenMoberg ‘79.
Please see the souvenir order form to place you order. Note: If you have previously ordered your book via the MCB newsletter or website, there is no need to re-order.
MCB 100TH ANNIVERSARY BOOKS
MCB 100th Anniversary Registration FormPlease detach and return this form to:
100th Anniversary Committee | Martha Cook Building | 906 South University | Ann Arbor, MI 48109Or Register online at : http://marthacook.studentlife.umich.edu/ (and follow links to the 100th Anniversary page)
EventPrice Per Person
NumberAttending Total
Registration Tea……………………………………...……………………. N/A *________ N/A
Decade Dinner……………………………..…..……………………….... N/A *________ N/A
Dessert with the Dinos…………………………….…………………… $20 *________ ________
Martha Cook-Out……….………………….……………………………… $20 *________ ________
Name(s) and Age(s) of Children Attending: __________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Cheers to 100 Years Gala Dinner…………………………….……… $85 *________ ________
Name(s) and Entrée Selection(s): ____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Farewell / Time Capsule Brunch………………………….………… $20 *________ ________
Registration Fee……………………………………………………………. $10 N/A $10
Total from Souvenir Order Form ……………………………………(Please see reverse side to order MCB souvenirs)
N/A N/A _______
Souvenir Only Order: Not attending, but would like MCB 100th Souvenirs Mailed to you? Please contact [email protected] or Catherine Davis (586-752-7580) for shipping cost ________
Please make checks payable to: Martha Cook Alumnae Association Grand Total ________
Alumna Name: __________________________________________________________ Class: _______
(First) (Maiden) (Last)
Address: ___________________________________________________ State: ____ Zip Code:______
Phone Number: (_____) ______________________ Email Address: _____________________________
Guest Name(s): __________________________________________________________________________
MCB 100th Anniversary Souvenir Order FormPre-ordering is strongly encouraged.
There will be a LIMITED number of each item available at the event.
All items feature the MCB Building logo flanked by 100th anniversary years 1915 – 2015 Colors and additional information described for each item
Samples can be viewed online at: http://marthacook.studentlife.umich.edu/ (and follow links to the 100th Anniversary page)
ItemUnitPrice Number Total
Ceramic Mug……………………...………………………..…………………White ceramic mug. Blue building logo; years in maize.
$8 *________ ________
Tumbler……….………..……………………………………………………....Clear plastic 16oz. tumbler with lid and straw. Blue building logo; years in maize.
$8 *________ ________
Tote Bag……………………………………………………………..………….Classic khaki tote; navy blue straps. Blue building logo; years in maize. 20W x 16 H x 6D; zipper-top closure.
$12 *________ ________
“Kiss the Cookie” Apron………………………………………….…......Navy blue apron. Building logo, years, and the text “Kiss the Cookie” in maize.
$10 *________ ________
MCB Cookbook…………………………………………………….…………House Board’s current version of the MCB cookbook. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to House Board.
$10 *________ ________
With Portia O’er the Door (MCB Memoirs Book)…… $15 *________ ________
The Martha Cook Building’s First 100 Years: The Story of a Women’s Residence Hall and Its Community at the University of Michigan
$15 *________ ________
MCB 100th T-Shirts & Sweatshirts………………………………….…Navy blue shirts -- building logo and years in maize. White shirts – blue building logo; years in maizeLogo is pocket size. The logo is centered on the fitted t-shirt and on the right side of chest on all othersT-Shirts include “Reminisces” artwork from the 1920 MCB Annual and the text “Martha Cook Building 100th Anniversary” on the backSweatshirts have the text “Martha Cook Building 100th Anniversary” on the sleeve
MCB 100th T-Shirt – NAVY BLUE
Adult T-Shirt – Long Sleeve…………………………………………… $18 ____S ____M ____L ____XL ________
Adult T-Shirt – Short Sleeve…………………………………………. $14 ____S ____M ____L ____XL ________
Adult FITTED T-Shirt – Short Sleeve……………………………… $14 ____S ____M ____L ____XL ________
Child T-Shirt – Short Sleeve………………………………………….. $14 ____S ____M ____L ____XL ________
MCB 100th T-Shirt – WHITE
Adult T-Shirt – Long Sleeve…………………………………………… $18 ____S ____M ____L ____XL ________
Adult T-Shirt – Short Sleeve…………………………………………. $14 ____S ____M ____L ____XL ________
Adult FITTED T-Shirt – Short Sleeve……………………………… $14 ____S ____M ____L ____XL ________
Child T-Shirt – Short Sleeve………………………………………….. $14 ____S ____M ____L ____XL ________
MCB 100th Sweatshirt – NAVY BLUE
Adult – Crew Neck……………………………………………………… $25 ____S ____M ____L ____XL ________
Adult – Hooded…………………………………………………………… $26 ____S ____M ____L ____XL ________
Souvenir Total ________
Image on back of t-shirts as described below.
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