Opening Day Welcome Team
About
Opening Day Welcome Team members welcome and interact with new families during Move-in and Opening Day activities.
Description
This group of current parents and family members greet incoming families, share information, provide directions, answer questions, recruit new volunteers, and enjoy time with fellow Gettysburgians. Shifts are one to two hours in length and volunteers are welcome to sign-up for shifts throughout the day.
Contact
For more information or to volunteer, email families@gettysburg.edu or call 717-337-8074.
Family Weekend Advisory Council
About
Parents and family members serving on the Family Weekend Advisory Council provide input about Weekend programming and welcome families throughout the weekend.
Description
The Family Weekend Advisory Council (FWAC) is a group of current parents and family members who share ideas about Family Weekend programming and giveaways with college administrators as they coordinate this annual fall tradition. FWAC members provide feedback via email during the Family Weekend planning process, greet guests at registration, and serve as ambassadors during Family Weekend. Registration shifts are about one to two hours in length.
Contact
For more information or to volunteer, email families@gettysburg.edu or call 717-337-8074.
Parents Leadership Council
About
The Parents Leadership Council (PLC) is the leadership-giving society for current parents at Gettysburg College. The PLC brings together Gettysburg College parents who provide philanthropic support of college programs for the benefit of our students. The group experiences a unique connection and relationship with the College and other PLC parents
Description
PLC members contribute to Gettysburg with annual gifts of at least $5,000. This support enriches the Gettysburg Fund and other areas of the College that are meaningful to each PLC family. Members also engage with the campus community in unique ways throughout the year, such as private events during Family Weekend and spending time with College leadership and fellow families during PLC weekend in the spring.
Contact
To learn more about the PLC or how to join, email Kathleen Regentin P'26 at kregenti@gettysburg.edu or call 717-337-6594.