Dickinson Club

The Dickinson Club provides an opportunity for current and retired employees of Dickinson College to come together and socialize at the Hartman House most Fridays during the academic year from 5-7 pm over drinks and light fare. The Club also hosts a number of big community-building events -- like the Semester Kick-off Picnic, the Candlelight Dinner, and the Champagne Toast. Additionally, we welcome invited current and retired faculty of Shippensburg University, the US Army War College, and Penn State Dickinson Law. Those wishing to attend as desired contribute through annual dues to help cover the cost of unlimited food and drinks and to receive discounts to Club-sponsored events. 

Interested in becoming (or renewing as) a member? Great! 
Complete this Dickinson Club Membership Form 
(or: Scroll down to "► BEING A MEMBER" to learn more.)

TODAY'S 12:30 CHAMPAGNE TOAST WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE RECTOR ATRIUM

We're moving to Rector, located at 301 W. Louther St, due to the rain-soaked ground and to avoid the risk of getting caught in more rain, but if the weather permits, we can still gather in all of the nearby outdoor spaces.

The event is free of charge to all Dickinson employees and retirees, plus members of the Dickinson Club, and you can still (kindly) RSVP now so that we can track our attendees.

In addition to champagne and orange juice for mimosas, there will be other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as a buffet-style lunch, and this year — back by popular demand — we'll also have our Catering Services' famous strawberry shortcake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

We look forward to coming together to raise a glass to our community and to all we have achieved this past year. If you’re unable to attend, know that we will be toasting you as well! 

HONORED GUESTS & HAPPY HOUR HOSTS

We hope that every Dickinson department will take a turn being our "Honored Guest" (or a Host). And we're now offering our interdepartmental "match-making services" : ) so that various offices, departments, centers, and services can have the opportunity to socialize and get to know one another.

We're ready to fill our calendar line-up for the 2025-26 academic year!

Please use this TGIFriday Happy Hours Interest Form to let us know when a good time for you would be and (if known) with whom you would like to be matched up, and we'll work on making it happen! 

And if you'd like to secure a date that's good for you before it gets snatched up, please do! You can sign yourself up on this Dickinson Club 2025-26 Happy Hours Sign-Up Sheet and then just email DickinsonClub@dickinson.edu to let us know that you have.

If you'd like to "host" (meaning take care of the food) one Friday this spring, fantastic! Just let us know. Happy Hour Hosts' expenses will be reimbursed for up to $150.

Note: As "Honored Guests" there are no expectations for you other than to just show up and encourage others to come as well! What could be better? : ) 

ABOUT THE TGI FRIDAY HAPPY HOURS

When: Most Fridays from 5 - 7 pm (or longer, if we're having too much fun to leave)

What?  Friendly socializing with light fare snacks and a variety of beverage options *

Where? The Hartman House, at 243 W. Louther Street, is located next to the Clarke Forum (set back and accessible by a front gate) and across the street from Old West and Stern.

Who? You (we hope!), along with whomever you'd like to bring with you, as well as current and maybe former colleagues, new acquaintances, and our honored guests.

* Past Happy Hours have included:

• huge family-friendly picnics (including the annual spring gala hosted by the departments of Tome),
• the Chemistry department doing cool concocting magic and exploding a pumpkin,
• fun mingling games by the Library and the Biology department,
• pizza by the farm,
• a silly hats and glasses party,
• magnificent made-before-your-eyes paella,
• a Halloween costume party,
• chili cook-offs,
• a rock-the-house performance by the amazing faculty band, 
• our annual Thanksgiving feast, and much more!

► BEING A MEMBER: HELP MAKE THE HAPPY HOURS HAPPEN!

Members receive:

• unlimited free food and drinks at every Friday Happy Hour get-together
• discounts to our special events, like the Candlelight Dinner
• notifications for every Dickinson Club gathering
• a customized Dickinson Club plastic name badge (denoting you as a sustaining dues-paying member)
• the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to make our Friday happy hours and special events possible.

Our modest suggested annual membership contribution rate is as follows:
       $25/person or $45/couple for the first year
       $55/person or $100/couple each year thereafter

Do you need to be a member to be able to attend? NO!
You are welcome to come a few times first to see if you'd like to join as a member, or make a (suggested) $10 donation for one-off visits. 

Ready to become (or renew as) a member for this year?
Great! HERE'S HOW...

1. Complete this Dickinson Club Membership Form

2. Choose how you'd like to make your sustaining membership contribution:

OR Write a check made out to "Dickinson Club" and give it to a board member at the Hartman House or mail it to Chauncey Maher, Philosophy Department, Dickinson College, PO Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013. If you have difficulty accessing the above Membership Form, email DickinsonClub@dickinson.edu to get an alternative.

Note: We are also piloting a "pay as you may" plan for those concerned about the cost of the membership fee. Just let our President Marni Jones or Treasurer Chauncey Maher know if this is the case for you.

PLEASE DON'T THINK YOU NEED TO STAY AWAY BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT "PAID UP!"  $10 "time of" donations are always welcome. 

BEING HONORED GUESTS & HAPPY HOUR HOSTS

We hope that every Dickinson department will take a turn being our "Honored Guest" (or a Host). And we're now offering our interdepartmental "match-making services" : ) so that various offices, departments, centers, and services can have the opportunity to socialize and get to know one another.

Please use this TGIFriday Happy Hours Interest Form to let us know when a good time for you would be and (if known) with whom you would like to be matched up, and we'll work on making it happen! 

And if you'd like to secure a date that's good for you before it gets snatched up, please do! You can sign your office or department up on this Happy Hours 2025-26 Sign-Up Sheet and then just email DickinsonClub@dickinson.edu to make it known that you have.

If you'd like to "host" (meaning take care of the food) one Friday this spring, fantastic! Just let us know. Happy Hour Hosts' expenses will be reimbursed for up to $150.

Note: As "Honored Guests" there are no expectations for you other than to just show up and encourage others to come as well! What could be better? : ) 

Board Members

President: Marni Jones, Dean and Executive Director of Access and Disability Services and SOAR, Dickinson

Treasurer: Chauncey Maher, Professor of Philosophy, Dickinson

Viceroy of Victuals: Peter Schadler, Professor of Religion, Dickinson

Patron of Positivity, Welcomes, and Wine: Kevin Cogan, Retired Faculty of the U.S. Army War College

Biermeister: Jim Fox, Retiree of Penn State Dickinson Law

Caremaster and Candlelight Queen: Karen Weikel, Retired Registar of Dickinson

Sommelier: Stephen Erfle, Professor of International Business & Management, Dickinson

Minister of Spirits and USAWC Liaison: Abram Trosky, Faculty Instructor, Provost Office, U.S. Army War College

Lawschool Liaison and Resident Brainiac: Sabrina Sondhi, Director of the Library and Professor of Legal Research, Penn State Dickinson Law

If you've scrolled down this far, and you'd like to be made aware of future get-togethers or convey your interest in learning more, let us know via this Conveyance of General Interest and Whatnot form. If you plan to come to a specific Happy Hour, your RSVP is not required, but will help to ensure we are prepared for the number of attendees we may have. Thanks in advance!

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