' The Irrepressibles '
' Light Life Love '
' This World is Ours to Shape '
' Expanding Traditions '
' Continuum '
' Builders for Tomorrow '
' Veni Vidi Vici '
' Respect Reflect Renew '
' Citizens of the World '
Did you know since 1882, Thomas Edison, Ida Tarbell, and Elbert Hubbard have walked through the gates to graduate from the CLSC? That at one point in TK over TK people across America received CLSC books via post?
Mary Lee Talbot has compiled a concise history of America’s Oldest Continuous Book Club. Reserve a copy here (and buy an extra for your local library while you’re at it!)
We still need your help to publish Honor Roll; supporters at Bronze ($500), Silver ($1,000) and Gold ($3,000+) levels will be honored on a plaque inside Alumni Hall.
President's Note
“Even with all the developments within the electronic world, people still love to read good books ..”
Volunteer!
Classes volunteer projects enable them to discover the work of the Alumni Association .. see what you can do today!
Buy a Brick
To date, over 380 bricks grace the front walkway of the historic Literary Arts Center at Alumni Hall. Get yours here!
Second virtual auction in the works
Thanks to your bids, donations, & enthusiasm we raised more than $2,750 for student and teacher scholarships last summer. To support us in 2021 click here.
Seeking: Auction Items for 2021
Cleaned house in the off season? Donate your auction-worthy items (think: antiques, furniture, art, home goods, jewelry,, CHQ memorabilia) to benefit scholarships. We pick up! Email: CLSCalumniauction@gmail.com or call: 716.357.2191 (Caroline Young) or 734.546.5955 (Pat McDonald).
Chautauqua's Heart
From Chautauquan Mary Lee Talbot comes the first complete history of CLSC. Back in stock and available at the Bookstore. Or buy here and skip the lines.
Pay Your Dues
Haven't payed this year? Ante up! Our form is here ~ or just save time and become a life member today.
CLSC Online
We now have the power to record and keep personal CLSC reading lists online. To sign up, click here.
Historic Banners Catalogue
Dynamic mother/daughter duo Becky (2000) and Helen (2015) Habenicht have been photographing our inestimable banner collection, which dates back to 1874. See them here.
Let's Make a Date
We cannot wait: the link to the 2021 season's calendar is here.
Classes ~ back to the first, graduating in 1882 ~ proclaim their individuality with mottos, monikers and banners, used annually in the Recognition Day parade. Not only cultural history, they are works of art. If you can’t visit in person, check them out online.
