A.M.E.N.

Alumni Mothers Extended Network (A.M.E.N) is dedicated to carrying on Bellarmine's tradition of men and women for and with others, and provides 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(s) was a student at Bellarmine. Although we transition from "Bell mom" to "alumni mom" upon our son's graduation(s), A.M.E.N gives us the 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 bi-annual events to connect the entire A.M.E.N membership
• 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
• Opportunity to serve on the A.M.E.N Board

A.M.E.N. Steering Committee

Julie Paulsen - Chair
Contact: Julie Paulsen
The Chair oversees and facilitates activities, events and communications with the general A.M.E.N membership, 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.

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

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

Jeanne Villegas - Secretary & Correspondence
Contact: Jeanne Villegas

Lisa Ruder - Treasurer
Contact: Lisa Ruder
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 treasurer’s records, and provides monthly financial updates to the A.M.E.N Steering Committee.

Maggie Pecoraro - Interest Groups
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.

Lenore Grant and Maria von Massenhausen - Communications
Contact: Lenore Grant
Contact: Maria von Massenhausen
The communication chair maintains the A.M.E.N website by posting communications, news, events and photos. Will send a monthly email with a link to the A.M.E.N monthly Newsletter. Also works with Bellarmine staff and technology to stay up to date with the BCP community. This is a 2 year position.
The Communications Chair-Elect will shadow for one year, assisting and training, in preparation for taking over the position as Communications Chair.

Michelle Abene and TBD - Fall Service Project/Spring Retreat
Contact: Michelle Abene

Rhonda Nourse and Liz Page - Membership
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.

TBD - Merchandising
The Merchandising Chairs provide Bellarmine-themed items for sale online and at select events throughout the year.

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

Robyn Klitgaard- Member at Large
Contact: Robyn Klitgaard
The Member at Large works on special projects, could fulfill liaison roles or step into a vacant role as needed.

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

A.M.E.N is dedicated to carrying on the tradition of men and women for others, and will provide a variety of social, spiritual and service activities to mutually benefit its members and the Bellarmine community.

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 Chair, 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 (More to come)

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

Latest Newsletter:

• November/December 2025
• October 2025

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.

An overview of each Interest Groups is provided below. 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, please contact our Interest Group Chair, Maggie Pecoraro. Maggie can answer your questions regarding the Interest Groups, as well as assist you in creating a new Interest Group.