Md. Anne Arundel County joins a growing list of Maryland counties to claim clubs of their own. Howard County is slated for a club later this year. Clubs currently exist in Prince George's County, Montgomery County, and the Baltimore-metropolitan region. Andy Bensinger, director of local alumni clubs at the university, explained that the goal of local clubs is to provide both a social aspect and service-oriented aspect for Maryland alumni. Alumns can count on events that will be fun to attend and informative, as well, such as professional networking and seasonal tax tips.
Clubs normally hold three to four events each year.
Energetic volunteers are always needed and appreciated and encouraged to get involved with their local chapter, he also added. Spearheading the organizational committee for the Anne Arundel County Club is Tom Florestano, class of 1958. Florestano is a most appropriate choice, as he recently retired as president of the Anne Arundel Community College and served as dean of students at the University of Maryland at College Park from 1962-1968. Saturday's picnic is open to the media.