Catalyst Circle

 

RMSC’s Catalyst Circle is a group of passionate young adults and enthusiastic RMSC advocates who are dedicated to championing RMSC's mission, sharing RMSC’s vision and encouraging other young adults to show their support. The Catalyst Circle supports RMSC’s mission by planning and executing fundraising events throughout the year.

Members of RMSC’s Catalyst Circle have the opportunity to network with key community leaders and make a difference alongside other philanthropically minded young adults.

 

Become a Catalyst Circle Member

For information about joining RMSC’s Catalyst Circle, contact Laura Carlson, Major Gifts Officer, at 585.697.1962 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Upcoming Events

Catalyst Circle events are open to the public. Join us to have a good time, network and learn more about the Catalyst Circle group and the RMSC.

 

The Pour is Right: A Friend & Fund-Raiser for the Rochester Museum & Science Center
Thursday, April 19 | 7-9:30pm

Try your hand at pouring the perfect beer with the help of Fifth Frame Brewing Co experts, compete in trivia for prizes and network with the RMSC Catalyst Circle! A percentage of sales at this event will support the Rochester Museum & Science Center. 

 

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Past Events

Science Trivia at Roc Brewing
Wednesday, June 14: 6:30–9:30pm | Roc Brewing, 56 S. Union Street

A Night at the Museum
Wednesday, May 10: 5:30–8:30pm | Rochester Museum & Science Center

Catalyst Circle Holiday Bash at Three Heads Brewery
Tuesday, Nov. 22: 5:30–7:30pm

Networking and Cocktail Reception with RMSC Board
Wednesday,  Nov. 30 | Catalyst Circle members only. 

Chat with Catalyst Circle at RYP Social
Wednesday, Nov. 9: 6-9pm | The Play House // Swillburger

Morning of Exploration Leadership Breakfast
Tuesday, Nov. 15 | Catalyst Circle members only. Network with other professionals and learn about opportunities to engage with the RMSC. 

Hot Shots Happy Hour
Friday, Sept. 9: 6-8:30pm | Hot Shots Beach Volleyball Center

Chat with Catalyst Circle at RYP Social
Wednesday, July 20: 6-9pm | Hattie's Rooftop Restaurant at the Strathallan

Rochester Young Professionals (RYP) extends a special welcome to the RMSC Catalyst Circle members and other young professionals.

Real Beer Week: Smuttlabs Happy Hour
Wednesday, June 15: 5:30–7:30pm | Rochester Museum & Science Center

RMSC Catalyst Cocktails 
Thursday, March 24: 6–8pm | The Historic German House, 315 Gregory St. 
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Catalyst Circle Members

Tracey Baas University of Rochester Katherine Ballman           Corning Tropel Corporation Daniel Brady The Bonadio Group Kim Crevelling           EFPR Group Tarek Eldaher           Brown & Brown of New York Bernie Gridley           Mellow Mug Mike Jaffarian ITX Chris Janiak Xerox Corporation Brian Kelly           CrazyDog T-shirts Incorporated Chad Krohn Rachel Kubiak Pictometry/EagleView Jacqueline B. Lee, Chair           Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP

Paulina M. Lewandowski CrazyDog T-shirts Incorporated Saul Maneiro           The Community Foundation Sarah McAndrew Pyramid Network Services Benjamin Montreuil AXA Advisors Anusha Naganathan University of Rochester Jonathan Ogden Key Bank Evan P. Pierce           Peerless Events Elizabeth Rhoda Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation AJ Shear           DiBella's Subs Brianna Stephenson CHA Consulting, Inc. Matthew J. Sydor Sydor Optics Gregory Whittemore           University of Rochester