Marmion Parents' Club
2007-2008 School Year Events

Throughout the year the Parents' Club host several events and provide assistance to other Marmion departments as requested. To facilitate these activities, we have a group of officers and class representatives; however, we rely on all Marmion parents to help.

All parents are encouraged to complete the volunteer sign-up sheet that is handed out at registration and return it to the school office. Volunteering is a great way to meet other Marmion parents and have fun! For more information or if you would like to assist with any event email the Contact persons listed with the event.

Back-to-School Night
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Back-to-school Night gives parents the opportunity to visit their son's classrooms and meet his teachers and other members of the Marmion faculty and staff. Parents' Club officers decorate the foyer and hand out student directories. Class reps call parents to provide baked goods and help serve refreshments.

Student Soc-Hops
There are several soc-hops during the year, giving students from Marmion and Rosary an opportunity to socialize. Parents are encouraged assist Marmion faculty and staff in chaperoning the soc-hops.
Libby Scanlan, Chaperone Coordinator

Homecoming Weekend
Friday & Saturday, September 28 & 29, 2007
Starts off with a Friday night celebration which includes a pep rally, amusement rides, bonfire and fireworks (cosponsored by the Alumni Association, Sports Boosters and Student Council). Saturday's events include the sophomore and varsity football games against St. Francis, Halftime ceremonies and a student dance. All parents are encouraged to assist by chaperoning one or more of the Homecoming events.
Libby Scanlan, Chaperone Coordinator

Recruitment Committee
The recruitment committee assists the Admissions Department by hosting casual open houses for prospective Marmion families, assisting with the November Open House and by making personal phone calls to each family whose son has been offered admission to Marmion.
Jim & Deann Derrico, Recruitment Coordinators

Address Christmas Party Invitations
Late October, morning
A casual morning gathering to address the invitations to the annual parents' Christmas Dinner Party.
Maureen McKanna , Volunteer Coordinator

Christmas Decorating Party
Friday, November 30, 2007
Mothers gather to decorate the Lux Dining Hall for the parents' Christmas party. We adorn trees from the Marmion Christmas Tree Farm, setup the Nativity sets and decorate buffets and dining tables. The evening ends with a light dinner.
Marianne Fuja, Mothers' Club Vice President

Parents' Christmas Party
Saturday, December 1, 2007
An age-old tradition at Marmion, and a nice start to the holiday season Marmion faculty, alumni and parents are invited to join us for dinner and dancing. Invitations are mailed in early November, the Fathers' Club coordinates a raffle and individual families and various groups are asked to donate baskets to be raffled at the dinner dance.
Robert Zuccarini, Dads' Club President (Raffles)
Marsha Bock, Headmaster's Secretary (RSVPs)

Military Night
Sunday, February 24, 2008
This JROTC department event includes a guest speaker, Drill Team performance, awards ceremony and pass-n-review by the Marmion Corps of Cadets. The Parents' Club hosts this event. Class reps call parents to bake cookies and help serve refreshments. Fathers' club members decorate the gymnasium for the evening.

Address Invitations to Mothers' Club Luncheon
Date TBD, evening
A casual evening gathering to address invitations to the Spring Mothers' Club Luncheon.
Maureen McKanna , Volunteer Coordinator

Grandparents' Day
Friday, April 25, 2008
Marmion welcomes grandparents to join their grandsons for Mass, tour and refreshments. Mothers' Club hosts this event with the Campus Ministry program. Class reps call parents to bake and help serve refreshments. The Volunteer Coordinator arranges for greeters and parents to assist the photographer who is there to take complimentary photographs of the boys with their grandparents.
Maureen McKanna, Volunteer Coordinator

Salute To Youth Dinner
Saturday, April 26, 2008
The 46th annual Salute to Youth Dinner-Dance will be held at the elegant Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace with an expected attendance of over 750 guests. It is the oldest high school benefit in metro Chicago and the Academy ONE major fundraising event.

The Salute to Youth Benefit is sponsored by Marmion's Board of Trustees, with assistance from the Parents' Club. Marmion's seniors and their escorts are honored in the evening's Presentation Program. ALL PARENTS are most cordially invited to attend this social highlight of the school year. The Salute to Youth's proceeds assist the educational programs for all Marmion students. The Parents' Club assists the Development Office as requested. Mothers' Club President and Vice President serve as Program Chairmen. Fathers' Club President serves of the Promotions Chairman.
Development Office

Mothers' Club Luncheon
Friday, May 9, 2008
All Marmion mothers/guardians, grandmothers, aunts and special friends are invited to attend the end of the year Mothers' Club Luncheon. Invitation are mailed in April. During the luncheon, senior moms/ guardians are recognized and incoming Mothers' Club officers and class reps are announced. The JROTC programs Change of Command and senior JROTC farewell follows in the gymnasium for all who wish to attend.
Marsha Bock, Headmaster's Secretary (RSVPs)

Baccalaureate Mass
May 18, 2008
This is a Mass of celebration for the graduating seniors. Mothers' Club officers arrange for the altar flowers and purchase the senior gift.

Commencement Ceremony
May 25, 2008
The Class of 2008 Commencement Ceremony will be held in the Marmion gymnasium. The family of each graduating senior will receive 10 tickets. Mothers' Club officers arrange for flowers for the graduation stage.

On-line Book Exchange
The On-line Book Exchange allows for the convenience sale of books at the end of the school year. More information on the exchange will be provided through Edline.
Lizanne Meszaros, Mothers' Club President or Marianne Fuja, Vice President