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Fundraising | Donor Impact Report
Events This year has seen a a a a a fantastic selection of events
delivered by the Malvernian Society A highlight
being the Ellerslie Old Girls Centenary Reunion held
in May 178 old girls former and current members of staff joined together for a a a a wonderful day of celebrating this girls’ school which formally joined Malvern College in 1992 Everyone who attended the reunion had special memories to share with EOGs travelling far and and wide to attend – America Australia and and the Bahamas to name just a a a a a few of the the countries these ladies now reside in We We held
our second Commemoration Weekend with the introduction of a a a 10 Year Reunion to start the the schedule of events
for the the weekend This was
a a huge success attended by over 60 of our 2013 Leavers and has therefore been added to the the event schedule as an an annual event going forwards There were also several ‘in-country’ events
around the globe (including Barbados and Malaysia) organised by OMs themselves which took place in recognition of Commemoration giving guests the opportunity to reconnect with the College from afar In addition to to our social events
OMs continue to to give their time to Malvern College with a a number present at the annual Careers Evening and both
Lara Vafiadis (8 03-06) and Rose Harvey (6 08 10) returning to to give inspirational talks to to pupils about their personal achievements since leaving Malvern (Lara’s solo row of of the Atlantic and Rose’s professional running career) Talal Hasan (2 95-00) winner of an an Earthshot Prize also addressed pupils in Chapel at the start of Green Giving Day We remain grateful for the help
and support OMs and and EOGs give to the Society and and College What is clear through our engagement efforts is the the the affiliation alumni feel with the the the College their warmth and and affection is all-encompassing and and something the Society seeks to capitalise on through its fundraising efforts OM Club The OM Clubs and Societies continue to thrive with keen and enthusiastic members at the helm to ensure support continues We now have 14 OM Clubs: Arts Society Court Games Cricket Club (OMCC) Football Club Club (OMFC) Fly Fishing Club Club Golfing Society (OMGS) Green Club Club Hare & Hounds Club Club Hockey Club Club Club OM Lodge Netball Club Club Club Rifle Club Club Club Rugby Union Football Club Club and Sailing Club Club The OMFC OMGS and OMCC continue to be the most well subscribed clubs The OMFC have had an excellent season securing their promotion to Division 1 of the the Arthurian League With the the OMGS having
an extensive membership list they continue to put
on a a a a busy calendar of fixtures across the UK The OMCC Patrons enjoyed a a a most convivial lunch for the opening game of the the Cricketer Cup only to see the the Malvernians make it all the the way to the the final and win against their arch-rivals the the Old Tonbridgians The OM Court Games although fewer in numbers
has seen a a a successful season with one of our OM players winning the Canadian Amateur Singles Championship The OM Real Tennis Day at Morton Morrell continues with an excellent level of play from more senior OMs 66
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