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Parents Council
We’re delighted to share an exciting opportunity for you to lead by joining the Parents Council at Evergreen.
Parents Council Co-chairs
Chelle Chase, parent of Adam ’20
Seattle, WA
Stacy Mears, parent of McKenna ’20
Georgetown, TX
Learn more about the Parents Council
Share your personal passion and expertise with the Evergreen community.
Grow the community of active and engaged parents and families at Evergreen. - Hire an Evergreen student as an intern.
- Welcome and connect with other Greener parents and family members.
- Use your experience fundraising for other institutions, or learn something new.
Connect with other parents, help enrich the Evergreen experience for students and families, and contribute your leadership in support of student success and Evergreen’s distinctive approach to education.
As a member of the council, you will:
- Promote parent philanthropy and advocate for Evergreen.
- Participants are encouraged to make an annual gift to the college.
(Recommended leadership gift of $1,000 each year.) - Participate in parent and family gatherings at Evergreen in spring and fall.
- Provide advisory input on programs and initiatives.
Yes—I’d like to join the Parents Council!
Your leadership gift supports a range of programs, services, and opportunities that enrich Evergreen’s learning community and deepen the experience of your student.
Learn more about our annual meetings
Two in-person meetings are planned each school year. Both meetings are normally held at The Evergreen State College Olympia campus.
The fall meeting is during the annual Return to Evergreen, Alumni, Family and Friend weekend.
The spring meeting is held the same weekend as Olympia’s Arts Walk and Procession of the Species.
Online meeting participation is available for those who are not able to travel to campus.