Note From the Club President:

Please accept our prayers for everyone’s health and safety and that of your families at this challenging time for our country and world. Please also forgive us for being distant -- as ND recently redesigned the worldwide ND Club communications and website systems. Our goal is to give you more of an ND connection than ever!

If you have not yet, please do log in to our club’s new website at (same web address) eastnc.undclub.org. It should take you no more than 5-10 minutes or so to “Join” our club’s online community. You will need to re-create your email address and password profile. Help is available from ND’s Online Help Desk or you can email us at eastnc@alumni.nd.edu with questions or feedback. Our website volunteer team worked hours on this transition over the past several months and we are immensely appreciative of their time and expertise!

And while we are at it, CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR CLUB MEMBERS FOR OUR CLUB’S FIRST EVER NOMINATION FOR OUTSTANDING CLUB!! This is an honor bestowed by the ND Alumni Association on the best ND Clubs in the world. There are over 260 ND Clubs worldwide and ours is among the Top approximately 35 clubs! This honor is a testament to your enthusiasm, participation, volunteer hours and Dues and Scholarship support dollars.

Please stay in touch with us through email and online amidst this challenging time. Send us your photos, stories and prayers. We are all in this together. God bless and GO IRISH!

Kerrie Debbs ND ‘89
President, ND Club of Eastern North Carolina

Dial a Domer Campaign

The goal is to connect members of the ND family in Eastern North Carolina, so that we can check in on one another and fight isolation during this time of social distancing.

Joining is simple: If you would like to be paired with another Domer, fill out the registration form (your name, phone number, and email). 

We will connect you with another Domer via email so that you each have each other's contact information. You are encouraged to check in with each other as little or as often as you like - talk about what you are doing during this time, your experience with Notre Dame, your life on campus (if you can remember!), ND Football then and now, or say a brief prayer together. We hope you’ll find this a fun way to connect with Eastern NC Domers and support one another during this time!

https://myndpilot.nd.edu/events/1396
 

Hesburgh, the Film -- Watch by May 3rd & Group Discussion on Monday, May 4th @ 7pm ET

Share Your Favorite Online Mass!!

Who would ever have thought we would be so excited to watch Mass…ONLINE!?! There are even rumors of those who watch 2-3 masses on Sundays and now say the Rosary DAILY with ND on Instagram!  

Please vote by going to eastnc.undclub.org and comment on the Post in the Live Feed. Or, email ndeastnc@alumni.nd.edu to let us know about your favorite online mass.

You can also subscribe faith.nd.edu’s daily gospel reflection here. Emails come in around 5AM daily, and they are a great 3-5 minute daily respite to center and prepare you for the day. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Finally, please join us tonight to celebrate Milkshake Mass with the Dillon Hall community. Milkshake Mass is tonight at 7pm on the FaithND Facebook Page. 

Young Alumni (YA) Virtual Zoom Happy Hour

Join us virtually over Zoom with your favorite beverage in hand. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone, catching up, and maybe playing some games. 

When:  Thursday April 30 at 7pm
Where:  Zoom connection details will be provided via email to those who RSVP
RSVP:  https://myndpilot.nd.edu/events/1392
 

Update & Reminder:
Third Annual “Drive Out Hunger” Golf Outing to Benefit Catholic Charities - Rescheduled Date

Third Annual “Drive Out Hunger” Golf Outing to benefit Catholic Charities food pantries across the Diocese of Raleigh will now take place on Monday, July 27th at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC.

Even though we're all hanging around the house these days, the grass at Prestonwood is getting green and growing. By the end of July the course will be in great shape.

There is still time to sign up for the tournament and support a great local charity. Sign up today.

Send Joe Lipka an email after you sign up.

Support Our Community Partners

If you are able, please support our community partners:

Trali – offering takeout from the Brier Creek location https://www.traliirishpub.com/home/pub-side-pick-up-menu/

Bull McCabes – closed but offering gift certificates http://bullmccabesirishpub.com/covid-19-update/

Ronald McDonald House in Durham – seeking meal fund donations in lieu of dinners provided by volunteers www.RMHDurhamWake.org

Club Updates

Make sure you have registered on our updated website so you can stay up to date on the latest news.

And follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ndeastnc.

Stay tuned for the ND Eastern NC virtual pizza party for our newly admitted freshmen!! We have 15 incoming freshman from our area! Young alums are welcome to join for Q&Q. Parents invited too!

University Updates

Latest update from NDAA – all Club events have been postponed or canceled until at least until July 6.

Watch for weekly email updates from the NDAA including resources and virtual experiences.

Student Emergency Relief Fund – The University has established a fund to assist the financial needs of ND students and their families whose lives have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as a student-led initiative allowing families who are able to have the option of donating "all or a percentage" of their room and board rebate / credit to the Student Emergency Relief Fund is now available for those of us who are able to participate. Find the details here: https://giving.nd.edu/.