Centennial History
Our Club was founded on January 18, 1924.
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A Toast Celebrating Stanford Parents' Club
100 Years of Service
February 23, 2024
Photo Credit: David Allen Photography
100 Year History Slideshow
100th Anniversary Toast
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Founder's Day Luncheon
January 18, 2024 - Past, current, and future presidents of the club were at our 100th Birthday Celebration.
Back row: Mary Popek (1999-2022), Susan Mackay (current president, 2022-2024), Marcia Hansen (2012-2014), Gretchen Nonnenberg (1993-1994), Patricia Mastrandrea (2002-2004), Sheree Williams (2011-2012)
Middle row: Karen McCaul (1989-1990), Nancy Hardesty (2009-2011), Eva Jacob (2005-2007), Happy Dumas (1991-1992), Nancy Stevens (2000-2001), Ramona Varella (2017-2019), Rosenna Yau (1994-1995)
Front row: Mary Rose Theis (2019-2021), Vijay Chawla (future president, 2024-2026), Sheri Blaisdell (2021-2022), Nancy Franich (2009-2011)
Centennial Board of Directors
2023-2024 BOD
Back row: Chris La Puma (Recording Secretary), Arnold Sowa (Co-VP Platforms)
Middle row: Charlene Quach (VP Membership & Volunteers), Linda Gardner (VP Technology Support), Karen Dunn (Treasurer), Megan DeLamar Schroeder (Co-VP Platforms)
Front row: Vijay Chawla (President-elect), Lisa Fuchs (VP Student Support), Susan MacKay (President), Sheila Stratakos (VP Technology & Digital Communications), Jan Alder (VP Stanford Events)
Not Pictured: Pradeep Mathur (VP Programs), Sabina Nat (VP Marketing & Communications)
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Founder's Day Luncheon
January 18, 2024 - Past, current, and future presidents of the club were at our 100th Birthday Celebration.
Back row: Mary Popek (1999-2022), Susan Mackay (current president, 2022-2024), Marcia Hansen (2012-2014), Gretchen Nonnenberg (1993-1994), Patricia Mastrandrea (2002-2004), Sheree Williams (2011-2012)
Middle row: Karen McCaul (1989-1990), Nancy Hardesty (2009-2011), Eva Jacob (2005-2007), Happy Dumas (1991-1992), Nancy Stevens (2000-2001), Ramona Varella (2017-2019), Rosenna Yau (1994-1995)
Front row: Mary Rose Theis (2019-2021), Vijay Chawla (future president, 2024-2026), Sheri Blaisdell (2021-2022), Nancy Franich (2009-2011)
Centennial Board of Directors
2023-2024 BOD
Back row: Chris La Puma (Recording Secretary), Arnold Sowa (Co-VP Platforms)
Middle row: Charlene Quach (VP Membership & Volunteers), Linda Gardner (VP Technology Support), Karen Dunn (Treasurer), Megan DeLamar Schroeder (Co-VP Platforms)
Front row: Vijay Chawla (President-elect), Lisa Fuchs (VP Student Support), Susan MacKay (President), Sheila Stratakos (VP Technology & Digital Communications), Jan Alder (VP Stanford Events)
Not Pictured: Pradeep Mathur (VP Programs), Sabina Nat (VP Marketing & Communications)
Who We Are
PLACEHOLDER:
The Stanford Parents’ Club is a worldwide network of Stanford families, with over 9000 members from 47 countries.
Founded in 1924 as a non-profit and run entirely by member volunteers, the Club offers parents and guardians opportunities to learn, connect and have fun as they build community together.
The Club’s signature programs include:
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Online Distinguished Speaker Series
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Social Activities
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Interactive Online Communities
The Club also provides scholarships to Stanford students and fosters a culture of volunteerism supporting Stanford and the Stanford family community.
Membership is free, and all parents, guardians and support persons of current and former Stanford students are welcome and encouraged to join. Learn more and join today
These activities are in concordance with Article III of our Bylaws, which states: "The purposes of this corporation shall be as stated in its Articles of Incorporation and shall include (i) bringing together parents of Stanford University (“Stanford”) students, and others, in social and intellectual exchange and (ii) supporting Stanford and its students through volunteer activities and donations to the ...Club Scholarship Fund."
For information about our activities and programs, click here:
Impact:
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Each year, thousands of Stanford parents and guardians participate in our online communities, programs and events.
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Hundreds volunteer with us, from all over the world.
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We also recruit over 300 volunteers to assist during major Stanford events and initiatives.
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We support Stanford students and student programs. We’ve raised over $1 million for scholarships and have funded over 42 Stanford student scholarships to date.
100th Anniversary Celebration Toast
February 23, 2024
Slideshow Highlighting our 100 Year History
February 23, 2024
1986-2026 Club Presidents
Founder's Day Luncheon
January 18, 2024
Past, current, and future presidents of the club were in attendance for our 100th Birthday Celebration.
Back row: Mary Popek (1999-2022), Susan Mackay (current president, 2022-2024), Marcia Hansen (2012-2014), Gretchen Nonnenberg (1993-1994), Patricia Mastrandrea (2002-2004), Sheree Williams (2011-2012)
Middle row: Karen McCaul (1989-1990), Nancy Hardesty (2009-2011), Eva Jacob (2005-2007), Happy Dumas (1991-1992), Nancy Stevens (2000-2001), Ramona Varella (2017-2019), Rosenna Yau (1994-1995)
Front row: Mary Rose Theis (2019-2021), Vijay Chawla (future president, 2024-2026), Sheri Blaisdell (2021-2022), Nancy Franich (2009-2011)
Centennial History Videos
Birth of the Club - January 1924
Centennial History
Our Club was founded on January 18, 1924. Each month during the 2023-24 academic year, our Centennial History Team will release content and video highlighting Stanford Parents' Club history.
Our Centennial History
Stanford Parents' Club History
Stanford Parents' Club History
Birth of the Club - January 1924
1986-2026 Club Presidents
Founder's Day Luncheon
January 18, 2024
Past, current, and future presidents of the club were in attendance for our 100th Birthday Celebration.
Founder's Day Luncheon
January 18, 2024
Past, current, and future presidents of the club were in attendance for our 100th Birthday Celebration.
1986-2026 Club Presidents
Founder's Day Luncheon
January 18, 2024
Past, current, and future presidents of the club were in attendance for our 100th Birthday Celebration.
Back row: Mary Popek (1999-2022), Susan Mackay (current president, 2022-2024), Marcia Hansen (2012-2014), Gretchen Nonnenberg (1993-1994), Patricia Mastrandrea (2002-2004), Sheree Williams (2011-2012)
Middle row: Karen McCaul (1989-1990), Nancy Hardesty (2009-2011), Eva Jacob (2005-2007), Happy Dumas (1991-1992), Nancy Stevens (2000-2001), Ramona Varella (2017-2019), Rosenna Yau (1994-1995)
Front row: Mary Rose Theis (2019-2021), Vijay Chawla (future president, 2024-2026), Sheri Blaisdell (2021-2022), Nancy Franich (2009-2011)
1986-2026 Club Presidents
Back row: Mary Popek (1999-2022), Susan Mackay (current president, 2022-2024), Marcia Hansen (2012-2014), Gretchen Nonnenberg (1993-1994), Patricia Mastrandrea (2002-2004), Sheree Williams (2011-2012)
Middle row: Karen McCaul (1989-1990), Nancy Hardesty (2009-2011), Eva Jacob (2005-2007), Happy Dumas (1991-1992), Nancy Stevens (2000-2001), Ramona Varella (2017-2019), Rosenna Yau (1994-1995)
Front row: Mary Rose Theis (2019-2021), Vijay Chawla (future president, 2024-2026), Sheri Blaisdell (2021-2022), Nancy Franich (2009-2011)
Founder's Day Luncheon
January 18, 2024
Past, current, and future presidents of the club were in attendance for our 100th Birthday Celebration.