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Check this space regularly for updates to this inaugural online report on the regional chapters of the Alumni Association. More information on chapter and other alumni events is available in the online Calendar of Events. Those interested in starting, revitalizing, or serving a regional chapter should contact alumni affairs, alumni@lafayette.edu, 1-800-LAFAYETTE, (610) 330-5040.
California: San Francisco/Palo Alto
Contact: Zoe Allison Bonnette ’94, bonnette@sbcglobal.net
Katy Layng ’05 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party at Final Final.
Colorado: Denver
President: Lisa Bryson May ’97, lisacmay@hotmail.com
Alumni were invited to an Oct. 25 book-signing party featuring Donald L. Miller, MacCracken Professor of History, for his new book, Masters of the Air. Lisa Bryson May ’97 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party. In early December, Jamie Hughes ’05, assistant director of alumni affairs, visited with chapter leaders. The chapter seeks alumni who would like to join the executive committee and assist in planning events. For information, contact May or Hughes.
District of Columbia
President: Meegan McVay ’95, meegan_mcvay@hotmail.com
Thirsty Thursday events continue on the first Thursday of each month. On Oct. 18, 34 alumni attended a wine tasting at Best Cellars in Arlington, Va. Alumni Affairs Director Sherri Jones and Mary Pat Staats, associate director of alumni affairs, were in attendance. Chapter members were invited to attend a book-signing party with Donald L. Miller, MacCracken Professor of History, on Oct. 23. The chapter hosted its Lafayette-Lehigh telecast party at the Grand Hyatt’s Grand Slam Sports Bar. A small group of alumni attended a global issues forum hosted by Joshua Sanborn, associate professor of history, as part of the College’s strategic planning. Hockey Night at the Verizon Center for the Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins is set for Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Florida: Gold Coast
Contact: Thomas Daiello ’67, tdfamily@adelphia.net
Thomas Daiello ’67 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party at The Draft House in Boca Raton. Plans are being made for a February luncheon with President Dan Weiss.
Florida: Gulf Coast
Contact: Bill Harding ’58, HardingBill@gmail.com
Alumni were invited to a presentation and book-signing event at the Sarasota Reading Festival on Nov. 4 featuring Donald L. Miller, MacCracken Professor of History and author of the recently published Masters of the Air. On Nov. 15, Bill Harding ’58 hosted a luncheon featuring President Dan Weiss, who shared a College update and information on the strategic planning process. Alumni Affairs Director Sherri Jones also attended. Telecast parties were held in Ocala, Sarasota, and Tampa.
Florida: Northeast
Contact: Hugh Jones ’52, hughhjonesjr@yahoo.com
Hugh Jones ’52 hosted the annual luncheon at The River Club Nov. 14, which featured President Dan Weiss. Fred Kent ’78 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party at Sneakers Sports Grill in Jacksonville Beach.
Florida: Southwest
Contact: Joe Skladany ’82, JoeSkladany@yahoo.com
Joe Skladany ’82 arranged the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party at Spectators in Bonita Springs. A February luncheon with President Dan Weiss will be held in Naples.
Georgia: Atlanta
President: James L. Benjamin ’84, jameslbenjamin@gmail.com
Donald L. Miller, MacCracken Professor of History, headlined a book-signing party for Masters of the Air at the Georgia Center in conjunction with his nationwide book tour. Several of the alumni who attended met with him afterward. The chapter welcomed President Dan Weiss at a dinner in Buckhead, where he gave an update on the strategic planning process. Alumni Affairs Director Sherri Jones also attended. In early January, Joshua Sanborn, associate professor of history, held a global issues forum as part of that initiative. The chapter also hosted a Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party.
Illinois: Chicago
President: Megan Sweeney Waite ’99, Megan_waite@ml.com
The executive committee met Oct. 5 to elect new officers and plan events. Sherri Jones, director of alumni affairs, was a featured speaker. Mary Pat Staats also attended. Leaders are Megan Sweeney Waite ’99, president; Amanda Alpert Knight ’99, vice president; and Matt Guadagno ’05, Prashant Poddar ’04, Michael Quig ’86, Peter Totev ’04, and Chris Waite ’00, directors. Alumni were invited to a book signing and presentation by Donald L. Miller, MacCracken Professor of History, on Oct. 26 for his new book, Masters of the Air. Megan Sweeney Waite hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party.
International
Hong Kong area contact: Patrick W. C. Ting ’95, patrick.ting@morganstanley.com
Singapore area contact: Michael O. Choo ’93, michaelchoo@jpmorgan.com
Tokyo area contact: Patrick R. Consolla ’93, consolla@lucent.com
In mid October, Barry McCarty, former dean of enrollment services, met with alumni in these areas.
Massachusetts: Greater Boston
President: Mark Suffredini ’93, Mark.suffredini@smithbarney.com
During the weekend of the Lafayette-Harvard football game, the chapter had a buffet dinner for 34 alumni and friends. Kristine Zeigler ’96 and Larry Kulig ’81 hosted and Bruce McCutcheon, director of athletics, was the featured speaker. On Saturday, President Dan Weiss and his family joined more than 250 Leopards fans at a pregame tailgate. Jamie Hughes ’05 represented the Office of Alumni Affairs. The party was cosponsored by the chapter, Maws & Paws, the Maroon Club, and Friends of Football. Supporters of the crew team set up a picnic area along the Boston shore at the Head of the Charles Regatta Oct. 31. Patriot League Happy Hour at The Place Nov. 30 gave the opportunity to mingle with alumni from American, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, and Lehigh. Greg Koskinas ’00 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party at The Harp.
New Jersey: Delaware Valley
Contact: Stanley R. Purcell Jr. ’66, Leopard980@comcast.net
The annual Delaware Valley Night at the Trenton Thunder is planned for Thursday, June 14. It will feature a catered dinner at the Yankee Club, a game vs. the Connecticut Defenders, and fireworks. Alumni interested in organizing this chapter should contact Autumn Leciston Bragg ’90, associate director of alumni affairs.
New Jersey: North
President: Jay Fowler ’73, jaycfowler@aol.com
Jay Fowler ’73 hosted a reception honoring President Dan Weiss Nov. 30 at Arcola Country Club. Alumni Affairs Director Sherri Jones also attended.
New Jersey: South
President: Joe Grimes ’74, josephgrimes@aol.com
The South Jersey and Philadelphia chapters hosted happy hour at the Public House in Philadelphia on Oct. 12 to welcome Class of 2006 alumni in the area. The chapter held its annual dinner Oct. 18 at Tavistock Country Club. Appointed officers include Joe Grimes ’74, president; Nancy Dwyer ’03, vice president; Bob Magee ’47, secretary; and Bruce Haines ’73, treasurer. More than 30 guests enjoyed a presentation by Larry Malinconico, associate professor of geology and environmental geosciences, who shared pictures from his trip with students to the Colorado plateau. The trip will be offered to students and alumni this summer. Jamie Hughes ’05, assistant director of alumni affairs, also attended. The chapter is seeking suggestions on community organizations to assist during Lafapalooza; contact alumni affairs.
New Jersey: South Jersey Shore
Contact: Francey Kanengiser Burke ’80, franceyburke@hotmail.com
Alumni are sought to join Francey Kanengiser Burke ’80 in planning events. Contact Burke or Mary Pat Staats, associate director of alumni affairs.
New York: Long Island
President: Jim Werner ’97, james.werner@ubs.com
Jim Werner ’97 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party.
New York: New York City
President: Jon Ellis ’98, jonathan_ellis@ml.com
Susan Averett, professor and head of economics and business, was featured speaker at a gathering in mid November. Associate Director of Alumni Affairs Mary Pat Staats also attended. The chapter hosted its second annual Wine Tasting Party in early December. The annual Finance Night at The Princeton Club on Oct. 24 brought more than 100 alumni and students together for an evening of networking and discussing careers in finance. Mary Pat Staatsattended the event for the alumni affairs office. Vintage New York was the location of the chapter’s second annual pre-holiday celebration and wine tasting party, hosted again by Haley Sarsfield ’02. In mid-December, alumni participated in a global issues forum held by Joshua Sanborn, associate professor of history, as part of the College’s strategic planning process. In conjunction with alumni affairs and career services, the chapter will host the second annual New York Networking Night on Jan. 18. The chapter plans to undertake a community service project for the Lafapalooza volunteer weekend in April.
Oregon: Portland
Contact: Michael Dulac ’63, mikedulac@comcast.com
Joan Lichtenwalner ’97, assistant director of admissions, met with alumni and parents at the home of Michael ’63 and Joan Dulac in mid October. Bill Hardy ’56 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party at Humperdink’s in Richardson.
Pennsylvania: Central
Leader: Ed Baumgardner ’61, edbaumgardner@panetwork.com
The annual dinner on Nov. 16 featured a talk by Michiko Okaya, director of the Williams Center for the Arts Gallery. Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs Jamie Hughes ’05 also attended. Ronald Pollock Jr. ’85 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party at The Brickyard Restaurant & Sports Bar in Lancaster.
Pennsylvania: Lehigh Valley
President: Joanne Haring ’97, acehole5@pdt.net
Robert S. Mattison, Metzgar Professor of Art, treated 78 people to a guided tour of the Andy Warhol exhibit at Allentown Art Museum’s Night of Pop Culture. Mattison was curator for both this and a Pop Goes the Press exhibit. Rachel Pidcock ’09 assisted him this summer. Autumn Leciston Bragg ’90 represented the Office of Alumni Affairs. The chapter hosted an evening with Donald L. Miller, MacCracken Professor of History, featuring a discussion and signing of his new book, Masters of the Air. Sherri Jones and Mary Pat Staats also attended the program.
Lafayette-Lehigh week events included a pre-game pub night at downtown Easton’s Pearly Baker’s Ale House, owned by Jonathan Davis ’93. The following evening featured the annual football dinner at the Pomfret Club with senior team members and coaches as guests of honor. Autumn Leciston Bragg ’90 attended the pub night for the alumni affairs office.
Alex Karapetian ’04 and Brian Cort ’99 are hosting happy hours the first Thursday of every month at Bethlehem Brew Works through June. The second annual Family Skate will take place Saturday, March 3, at Steel Ice Center in Bethlehem, featuring Lafayette’s ice hockey team, head coach Brian Chickey, and giveaways. More than 100 alumni and children skated last year. The annual alumni hockey game follows. A bus trip will take alumni to the Ben Franklin Institute in Philadelphia Saturday, March 31, for the King Tut exhibit. The bus will depart 9 a.m. and return 7:30 p.m., allowing time to explore the rest of the institute. The chapter again will participate in the Lafapalooza volunteer weekend April 13-14.
Pennsylvania: Northeast
President: Dick Hughes ’83, hugheslaw@epix.net
Director of Alumni Affairs Sherri Jones joined chapter leaders for a luncheon meeting in Wilkes Barre on Oct. 27. Dick Hughes ’83 was elected chapter president, Jamie Anzalone ’03 was elected vice president, Lew Wetzel ’65 was re-elected treasurer, and Dave Mitchell ’05 was elected secretary.
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia
President: Ellen Poriles Weiler ’83, ellenweiler@hotmail.com
The chapter kicked off the fall season with a Leopard Luncheon at the Vesper Club featuring head football coach Frank Tavani in his 19th consecutive appearance as the September guest speaker. Autumn Leciston Bragg ’90, associate director of alumni affairs, also attended. In October, Leopard Luncheon organizer John “Bruiser” Kinard ’52 brought in Jim Lennertz, associate professor of government and law. About 30 young alumni gathered Oct. 6 at the Public House at Logan Square for a happy hour organized by Carrie Chaitt ’03, who will take over as chapter president in January. Alumni saw Domestic Import, a film by Andrea Malamut ’78, at the Regal Warrington cinema on Oct. 13. Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast parties were planned for two locations. The first Philadelphia Networking Night, an evening of information sharing sponsored by career services and alumni affairs, will take place 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue. The chapter hopes to participate in Lafapalooza; contact alumni affairs with suggestions for a community organization to serve.
Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh
Jamie Hughes ’05, assistant director of alumni affairs, visited with alumni in early November to begin work on revitalizing the chapter. Those interested in serving on an executive planning committee should contact him.
Vermont: North
Contact: Ray Jacoby ’57, jacoby@together.net
Alumni took a tour of the Shelburne Museum to see Simple Beauty: Paintings by Georgia O’Keeffe and 39 other exhibits, followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant. Louise Coles ’81 coordinated the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party.
Vermont: South
Contact: John Oskam ’65, Jollo5@juno.com
John Oskam ’65 has volunteered to serve as chapter contact for alumni living in southern Vermont. Those who would like to help plan events and establish a chapter should contact Oskam or Mary Pat Staats, associate director of alumni affairs.
Washington: Seattle
Contact: Kimberly Ramstad Streamer ’90, kim.Streamer@ corporate.ge.com
Joan Lichtenwalner ’97, assistant director of admissions, met with alumni and parents in mid-October at an event coordinated by Richard ’90 and Kim Ramstad Streamer ’90. Asela Gunawardana ’95 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party at Elysian Fields Sports Bar.
Events in areas without chapters have included luncheons with President Dan Weiss for alumni in the Vero Beach and Coral Gables/Miami, Fla., areas and many Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast parties. This month, Stephen E. Lammers, Manson Professor of the English Bible, will visit with Dallas alumni.