Welcome

Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Phi Alpha Delta Alumni Chapter website. Our chapter bring together area alumni for networking, social, professional development and community service events.
Check back often for upcoming events and news about Bay Area alumni.

All Phi Alpha Delta members are welcome to join us for our events.

If you are not a member and would be interested in joining Phi Alpha Delta, contact Michelle at michelle.isherwood@gmail.com.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

PAD Dirksen Chapter Cocktail Social - Friday, October 18

The Dirksen Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta will be hosting it's Second Cocktail Social on Friday, Oct. 18 at 83 Proof located at 83 1st Street, San Francisco. Join area PAD law student and alumni members at this fun event. The festivities will start at 5:00pm.


Fall/Winter SF Bay Area PAD Alumni Chapter Events

The SF Bay Area PAD Alumni Chapter Board has been busy planning events for the fall and winter. Please join us for any or all of our upcoming events. Help us create a strong and viable alumni network in the Bay Area!!

Tcho Chocolate Factory Tour - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 12:00 Noon

Join the SF Bay PAD Alumni Chapter for a tour of the TCHO chocolate factory in San Francisco! We've reserved a private tour, and we can have up to 29 people in our group.

The cost will be $10 per person. If you'd like to attend, please RSVP to Kaitlin Litzau at kaitlin.janusz@gmail.com. The $10 can be sent to Kaitlin Litzau before or at the event!! Any money in excess of the $100 cost will be put towards a donation to the PAD tree for Christmas in the Park and the PAD endowment fund!


The Tcho factory is located at 17 PierSan Francisco, California 94111.  Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour so we can all get signed in!


This event is open to all PAD law student and alumni members and their guests. 


PAD Literary Society's 1st Meeting - November 14 at 7pm - Franklin Street Caffe in Redwood City

Join our 1st PAD Literary Society meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Franklin Street Caffe (1053 El Camino Real, Redwood City). We are reading "In the Garden of Beasts" by Erik Larson. Pick up or download your copy now and get reading! 

We will meet at 7pm at the Franklin Street Caffe in Redwood City for drinks, food and literary sharing.


This event is open to all PAD law student and alumni members and their guests. 

PAD Tree Decorating for San Jose's Christmas in the Park - November 29 - 11:30 AM to 2pm

Join us on Friday, November 29 from 11:30am to 2:00pm to decorate the Phi Alpha Delta Tree for San Jose's Christmas in the Park located in the Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San Jose. After a morning of fighting the crowds for the Black Friday sales, come get in the holiday spirit and help us decorate the PAD tree that will be up throughout the holiday season at the 34th Annual San Jose Christmas in the Park. We will go for food and beverages after our tree is decorated. More information to follow.

This event is open to all PAD law student and alumni members and their guests. 


Silicon Valley 5K Santa Run - Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3:00 PM

Put on your jingle bells and join us on Sunday, Dec. 15 in San Jose for the Silicon Valley Santa Run. This 5k run raises money for Christmas in the Park and Downtown Ice. The race starts at 3:00pm but the pre-race activities start at 1:00pm. The race ends in Christmas in the Park where you will be able to see our PAD Christmas Tree.

Our Phi Alpha Delta Team will meet at the PAD tree in Christmas in the Park at 2:15. Our tree is #652 and it is located across from the Montgomery Theater. 

The cost is $40 including a Santa costume, $35 without the Santa costumer for adults or $35 for Children under 10 and includes a Santa hat.

Bring the whole family!  Register early to ensure you get a spot. Last year this event sold out a month before the race. Check out the website to register and for more information, http://santarunsv.com/
Select Phi Alpha Delta in the Team List drop down during registration.

This event is open to all PAD law student and alumni members and their guests. 

East Bay Winery Tour - January 25, 2014 at 1:30pm

Join us for some wine tasting in Oakland on Saturday, January 25 at 1:30 pm. We will be visiting Dashe Cellars and JC Cellars. They are located at 55 4th Street, Oakland, CA 94607. Tastings are $5 per person at each winery. We will taste 5-6 wines at each winery.

2nd Annual PAD in Paso Robles Wine Weekend - February 7-9, 2014

Save the date for the SF Bay Area Alumni Chapter Paso Robles Wine Weekend. Our 2014 event will be held February 7-9 in beautiful Paso Robles, CA. We have set aside a block of rooms at the Paso Robles Inn located right downtown. Our rate will be $161 for a king or 2 doubles. 

We will post more information later on cost of the Wine Line and dinner. This year we are looking at doing our dinner at a winery. 

If you would like additional information or have questions, please contact Michelle at michelle.isherwood@gmail.com.







Tuesday, October 8, 2013

CANCELED - 2nd Annual Paso Robles Wine Weekend - Feb. 7-9, 2013

We have decided to cancel this year's Paso Robles Weekend. 

Save the date for the SF Bay Area Alumni Chapter Paso Robles Wine Weekend. Our 2014 event will be held February 7-9 in beautiful Paso Robles, CA. We have set aside a block of rooms at the Paso Robles Inn located right downtown. Our rate will be $143 + tax on Friday and $161 + tax on Saturday for a king or 2 doubles. Reservations can be made by calling 805-322-7013. Be sure to mention that you are with Phi Alpha Delta to get the block rate. The inn will hold our room block until Sunday, January 12. After that time our room rates increase to $159 + tax on Friday and $179 + tax on Saturday.

We had a great turn out last year. Members from TN, NY, CT, NJ and IL joined members from the Bay Area and Southern CA for this fun event.

Schedule
Friday, Feb 7 - Arrive. Visit Downtown Wineries and casual dinner for those who arrive earlier in the day.
Saturday, Feb. 8 - Wine Line Tour of Paso Robles Wineries, Picnic Lunch at a winery and Dinner
Sunday, Feb. 9 - Depart. or more wineries for those who want to stick around a bit before heading home.

Costs
Last year the Wine Line was $68.95 pp. That included at 15% gratuity. It should be about the same this year. I am in the process of confirming with them now.

Dinners will be at local restaurants. I will post links to the menu when I confirm reservations.

Picnic lunch will be $10 pp.

To RSVP for the event or if you would like additional information or have questions, please contact Michelle at michelle.isherwood@gmail.com.




PAD Paso Robles Wine Weekend 2013