H-Club is an alumni organization made up of athletic letter winners and other honorary members as approved by the H-Club Board of Directors. The purpose of H-Club is to support Hope College through active interest and promotion of athletic program as an important part of the educational process.
H-Club Services
Established in 1990, the H-Club is designed to mobilize, inform, and engage Hope’s alumni athletes in celebration of Hope’s athletic history and support of Hope’s current and future athletes. As a member of H-Club, you will:
· receive a lifelong pass to home football games
· be invited to athletic related events
· be invited to special H-Club events throughout the year to celebrate Hope’s athletic history
· be encouraged to join the conversation about athletics at Hope
· have opportunities to recognize members of H-Club for their outstanding work and service
Hope For Humanity Award
The Hope for Humanity Award is given to honor the Hope College alumni athletes who have transferred the values of Christian commitment and service to others in their careers after Hope. The score for the award is measured not so much in wins or losses or career high points, but in changed lives of others through servant hood and a consistency of Christian commitment.
Confidential nominations are accepted year round by all members of the Hope community. The nomination form can be found online at www.hope.edu/alumni/.
The award recipient is selected by the H-Club Board of Directors and is presented at the annual Homecoming Luncheon. If you know someone who should be nominated, please contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations.
The 2009 Hope for Humanity Award winner is Jaci VanHeest (Pictured Right).
H-Club Events & Activities
Hope College is committed to gathering alumni in fun and meaningful ways. Starting in the senior year, the H-Club hosts events to foster the connection between athletes and the college.
· Senior Blanket Ceremony Prior to graduation, seniors who have lettered at least 3 times (once in their senior year) are honored by their coaches and the H-Club Board of Directors at a special ceremony . Students receive an honorary H-Club Blanket and gift from the Athletic Department.
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Homecoming Luncheon The H-Club hosts a luncheon every year honoring an athletic milestone and the alumni and coaches who were involved. Each year, alumni travel across the country to be recognize the significant role athletics has played in Hope College history.
· Basketball Reception Every season H-Club members and their families are invited to a private pre-game and halftime reception during a men’s or women’s basketball game at the DeVos Fieldhouse. Special guests include coaches, the President and Hope’s mascot, Dutch.
H-Club Resources
Seasonal Sports GuideDaily Sports Report Sign UpSeason Agenda Photo HighlightsHope For Humanity Award
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