A.M.E.N.

Alumni Mothers Extended Network (A.M.E.N.) is dedicated to carrying on Bellarmine's tradition of being men and women for and with others, providing a variety of social, spiritual and service activities to mutually benefit its members and the Bellarmine community. We strive to foster the fellowship among women established while your son was a student at Bellarmine. Although we transition from "Bell mom" to "alumni mom" upon our son's graduation, A.M.E.N. gives us a vehicle to enrich our futures by fostering our Bellarmine friendships in the spirit of camaraderie and service.

A.M.E.N. Activities Include:

• Building community with new and old friends in A.M.E.N.’s diverse Interest Groups such as Hiking, Community Volunteering, Thirsty Thursdays, Golf and Movie groups
• Celebrations with the A.M.E.N. community through biannual events to connect the entire A.M.E.N. member base
• A.M.E.N. Retreats
• Providing mentorship to Bellarmine parents whose sons are navigating the college process
• Volunteering at local non-profit agencies and organizations
• Providing helping hands at Bellarmine events
• Opportunities to serve on the A.M.E.N. Board

A.M.E.N. Steering Committee

Chair
Jeanne Villegas
Contact: Jeanne Villegas
The Chair oversees and facilitates activities, events and communications with A.M.E.N. members, and adheres to the A.M.E.N. bylaws and mission statement. She communicates with Bellarmine and the A.M.E.N. Advisor. The Chair also oversees and facilitates the A.M.E.N. Steering Committee in its monthly meetings and duties, prepares meeting agendas, obtains reports, and promotes consensus.

Chair-Elect
Jacqui Avila
Contact: Jacqui Avila
The Chair-Elect shadows the Chair for a year, then becomes Chair the following year. She supports the Chair, helps with communications and collects final reports.

Advisor
Vicki Pope
Contact: Vicki Pope
The Advisor provides guidance, expertise, and insights to support the committee's work.

Secretaries & Correspondence
Estela Arbuco, Yoyi Franco, and Wendy Anna Herby
Contacts: Estela Arbuco, Yoyi Franco, Wendy Anna Herby

Treasurer
Martha Vida
Contact: Martha Vida
The Treasurer serves as resource to A.M.E.N. Steering Committee members, liaison between A.M.E.N. and BCP Finance, tracks revenue and expenses, prepares budgets and financial documents, reconciles BCP financial reports with the Treasurer’s records, and provides monthly financial updates to the A.M.E.N. Steering Committee.

Interest Groups Liaison
Maggie Pecoraro
Contact: Maggie Pecoraro
The Interest Groups Liaison gathers monthly updates from A.M.E.N. Interest Groups and communicates this information to the A.M.E.N. Steering Committee and A.M.E.N. Webmaster.

Communications Chair
Alexis Butler
Contact: Alexis Butler
The Communications Chair maintains the A.M.E.N. website by posting communications, news, events and photos and shares monthly email newsletters. She also works with Bellarmine staff and technology to stay up to date with the BCP community. This is a 2 year position.

Communications Chair-Elect
Shayne Santos
Contact: Shayne Santos
The Communications Chair-Elect will shadow for one year, assisting and training, in preparation for taking over the position as Communications Chair.

Fall Service Project/Spring Retreat
Cynthia Hanz and Carmen Pauls-Weins
Contacts: Cynthia Hanz, Carmen Pauls-Weins

Membership Co-Chairs
Rhonda Nourse and Liz Page
Contact: Rhonda Nourse
Contact: Liz Page
The Membership Chair encourages and manages A.M.E.N. membership through mailings to new grad moms and past A.M.E.N. members, keeps an updated list of members, and distributes this list to event chairs as needed.

Merchandising Chair
Jennifer Vigna 
Contact: Jennifer Vigna
The Merchandising Chair provides Bellarmine-themed items for sale online and at select events throughout the year.

Fall Dinner Co-Chairs
Michelle Francis and Jennie Brown
Contact: Michelle Francis
Contact: Jennie Brown
The Fall Dinner Co-Chairs plan and create the invitations, menu, decor and event program for fall celebration.

Spring Dinner Co-Chairs
Shannon Tassi and Maris Whitney
Contact: Shannon Tassi
Contact: Maris Whitney
The Spring Dinner Co-Chairs plan and create the invitations, menu, decor and event program for spring celebration.

Members at Large
Robyn Klitgaard, Michelle Abene, and Julie Paulsen
Contacts: Robyn Klitgaard, Michelle Abene, Julie Paulsen
The Members at Large work on special projects, could fulfill liaison roles or step into a vacant role as needed.

BCP Advisor
Diane Seadler
Contact: Diane Seadler
The BCP Advisor is the liaison to Bellarmine College Preparatory.

Congratulations on being the mother of a Bellarmine alumnus! If you would like to continue your involvement with the Bellarmine family, we invite you to join, or renew your membership with the Alumni Mothers Extended Network (A.M.E.N.).

Active Membership

Mothers whose son(s) have attended or graduated from Bellarmine. The Active Membership provides access to Interest Groups, invitations to A.M.E.N. events, and the ability to participate on the A.M.E.N. board.

Transitional Membership

Mothers who have an alumni son(s) from Bellarmine, but still have younger son(s) attending the school. The Transitional Membership provides access to Interest Groups and invitations to annual A.M.E.N. events. Transitional members cannot participate on the A.M.E.N. board until all sons have graduated from Bellarmine.

For more information about A.M.E.N. Membership, contact the Membership Co-Chairs, Rhonda Nourse and Liz Page.

Please join A.M.E.N. by clicking HERE!

All mothers of alumni are encouraged to be a part of A.M.E.N. The suggested annual membership fee is $25, however cost should not prohibit anyone to join. Any amount is welcome!

A.M.E.N. is self-sustaining and supported through membership contributions, the Fall and Spring Dinners, and purchases from our online and pop up store sales. Any money remaining at the end of the school year is given to Bellarmine's Direct Tuition Assistance Fund. Memberships are renewed annually in July, but new members can join anytime throughout the year. Members include moms of sons who have graduated, and moms who have sons who have graduated and have younger sons too. Become a member today to be a part of this amazing group!

A.M.E.N Membership

Alumni Mothers Extended Network (A.M.E.N.) is dedicated to carrying on Bellarmine's tradition of men and women for others, and provides a variety of social, spiritual and service activities to mutually benefit its members and the Bellarmine community.

Join, or renew your membership!

Upcoming Events 

Events to come — stay tuned!

Interest Groups

Some of our Interest Groups will continue to meet during the summer. If you find yourself looking to play pickleball, play some golf, see a movie, visit a new hiking location, etc., Check out the Interest Group page and contact the chair of the group. Happy Summer!

A.M.E.N. Newsletter

Recent Newsletters:

• January/February 2026
• March 2026
• April 2026
• May 2026

Coming soon!

A.M.E.N. has many Interest Groups for its registered members. There are no additional fees associated to participate in these groups unless the group has a cost associated for an event, which would be stated.

Click to expand each tab and read an overview of each group. Some Interest Groups are at maximum capacity while others are open to as many members that want to join. If you have questions about a group, or would like to create a new one, please contact our Interest Group Chair, Maggie Pecoraro.