In 2008 in New York City, two alumni at a class of ’87 lunch remembered the Yale College tradition of nightly mid-winter parties during dreary New Haven February: a group of students or organization would be handed down the solemn task of organizing 28 (29) parties around the Yale campus and spreading the word among the student population. They got the idea that this could be adapted as an alumni activity, and thus Feb Club Emeritus was born. With the advantage of the internet, it quickly caught on, with alumni from all schools and programs in cities around the world participating.
In past years, the Colorado Yale Association has had the honor of holding more Feb Club events than any other club or region. Come join fellow Yalies for an evening of fellowship and cheer! You run your own tab for all events, except for Boulder’s pre-ordered food.
Grand Junction: Saturday, February 1st, Goat & Clover Tavern, 336 Main Street #104, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Craig Niemeyer ’89: nemo10tnt@bresnan.net
Colorado Springs: Tuesday, February 11th, Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 118 North Tejon Street, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (happy hour ends at 6:00). Jonathan Kaufman Scher CN ’12 MSN ’13: thejks@gmail.com
Denver: Tuesday, February 11th, White Pie, 1702 Humboldt Street, Denver, starting at 5:30 pm. White Pie is owned by 2 brothers from New Haven, who claim their pizza is New Haven-style. RSVPing helps secure adequate seating at the restaurant. Samantha Lichtin ’16: sblichtin@gmail.com
Golden: Tuesday, February 18th, Miner’s Saloon, 1109 Miner’s Alley, starting at 5:30 pm. Christina Schultz MBA ’04: cschultz@yourcornerconsulting.com
Crested Butte: Monday, February 24th, Montanya Distillers, 212 Elk Avenue, starting at 5:30 pm. Janae Deverell ’98: janaedeverell@yahoo.com
Boulder: Tuesday, February 25th, The Post Brewing Company (Velvet Elk Lounge), 2027 13th Street, starting at 5:30 pm. Some pre-ordered food provided, and a $10 donation is appreciated. Run your own tab for drinks. RSVP to: Alison Jaffe ’97, alisonjaffe@gmail.com; or Bob Morehouse ’68, bob@vermilion.com; or Mark Huey ’96, markhuey@gmail.com
Steamboat Springs: Wednesday, February 26th, Brick, 1195 Bangtail Way (just past the Meadows parking lot entrance), starting at 5:30 pm. Sarah Katherman ’82: sbkatherman@gmail.com
Fort Collins: Wednesday, February 26th, Equinox Brewery, 133 Remington Street, starting at 5:30. Brandon Morgan ’16: brandon.morgan01@gmail.com
Vail/Edwards: Friday, February 28th, Harvest @ Sonnenalp Golf Club, 1265 Berry Creek Road, Edwards, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Optional dinner after; email Sally Austen ’74 for dinner: austen4her@gmail.com
Glenwood Springs: Saturday, February 29th, Hotel Colorado, 526 Pine Street, bar area, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Rob Gavrell ’97: rgavrell@balcombgreen.com
Other Feb Club events are expected and will be posted. If you would like to set one up in your neck-of-the-woods, contact Stephanie Grilli: steph@artscribe.net. It only takes 2 Yalies to make a Feb Club. Find a location, and the alumni club will get the word out. Alumni visiting Colorado might show up, due to the calendar on the Feb Club Emeritus website. If you’re traveling, you can find events in other cities.