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News in this Alumni Chapter Roundup is updated for 28 chapters: Greater Los Angeles, San Franciso/Palo Alto, Dallas, Houston, Gulf Coast (Fla.), Northeast Florida, Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago, North Vermont, Greater Boston, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., New York City, Long Island, Rochester, Westchester/Fairfield (N.Y./Conn.), Central Connecticut, Delaware Valley (N.J.), North Jersey, Jersey Shore North, Princeton, South Jersey, Jersey Shore South, and Central PA, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Lehigh Valley.
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 get in touch with its alumni affairs liaison.
Alumni affairs liaisons:
Mary Pat Staats, associate director of alumni affairs, staatsm@lafayette.edu, (610) 330-5036
Autumn Leciston Bragg ’90, associate director of alumni affairs, autumn@alumni.lafayette.edu, (610) 330-5045
Jamie Hughes ’05, assistant director of alumni affairs, jhughes@alumni.lafayette.edu, (610) 330-5899
California: Greater Los Angeles
President: Seth Marlatt ’98,smarlatt@cadencequest.com
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
Seth Marlatt ’98 and Megan O’Neill ’96 will host a reception with light fare welcoming the Class of 2011 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at their home, 1634 Talmadge St., Los Angeles; (323) 665-5368. Join incoming and current students and their families along with alumni in celebrating the newest members of the Lafayette family. Invitations will be mailed; RSVP by Aug. 1.
California: San Francisco/Palo Alto
Contact: Zoe Allison Bonnette ’94, bonnette@sbcglobal.net
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
Robert and Mairead Donohue P’08 and Michaela Donohue ’08 will host a dessert reception welcoming the Class of 2011 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at their home, 14625 Golf Links Drive, Los Gatos; (408) 395-0265. Join incoming and current students and their families along with alumni in celebrating the newest members of the Lafayette family. Invitations will be mailed; RSVP by Aug. 2.
Katy Layng ’05 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party at Final Final.
Colorado: Denver
President: Lisa Bryson May ’97, lisacmay@hotmail.com
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
Alumni were invited to an Oct. 25 book-signing party featuring Donald L. Miller, MacCracken Professor of History, for Masters of the Air. Lisa Bryson May ’97 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party. In early December, Jamie Hughes ’05 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.
Connecticut: Central Connecticut
Contact: Kelly A. Martin ’03, kellyannmartin06@gmail.com, (860) 284-0047
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Lafayette Alumni Night at The Olive Bar will kick off plans to revitalize the chapter 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at The Olive Bar, 9 School Street, Unionville. There will be a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres will be provided compliments of the Office of Alumni Affairs. Staats will participate. Learn about plans for the future of the chapter and bring your ideas for events. RSVP with Martin.
Delaware
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Roger ’55 and Ginny Gordon hosted their annual Lafayette Holiday Party on Dec. 9 at their home in Wilmington.
District of Columbia
President: Meegan McVay ’95, meegan_mcvay@hotmail.com
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
The second event in the new Leopard Luncheon series will feature Pamela Gaary Holran ’88, Lafayette trustee and vice president at-large of the Alumni Association, 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, in the main dining room of Marco Polo Restaurant, 245 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, Va.; (703) 281-3922. She will address the future of Lafayette, including a brief overview of the strategic plan and the Alumni Association. The buffet will include chicken, fish, pasta, unlimited salad/fruit/veggie bar, soup, dessert, water, tea, and coffee. RSVP by Tuesday, June 12, with a check or credit card information, name and class/affiliation of those attending, address, phone number, and email address to the Office of Alumni Affairs.
Thirsty Thursday socials take place the first Thursday of most months. The next will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at Sequoia (outside), 3000 K Street NW, Washington Harbor; (202) 944-4200. In the case of inclement weather, check the chapter’s web site for the indoor location. The April social was held at Whitlow’s on Wilson in Arlington, Va. At the previous one, 20 Lafayette alumni were joined by their counterparts from Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, and Lehigh at McFadden’s Saloon for Patriot League Happy Hour, which was coordinated by Meegan McVay.
Susan ’76 and George Carras will host a reception with light fare welcoming the Class of 2011 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at their home, 8410 Rapley Ridge Lane, Potomac, Md.; (301) 365-3747. Join incoming and current students and their families along with alumni in celebrating the newest members of the Lafayette family. Invitations will be mailed; RSVP by July 14.
Young alumni from Lafayette, Bucknell, Holy Cross, and Lehigh will take a boat cruise on the Potomac Friday, July 13. The boat will depart from Washington Harbor in Georgetown 7:30 p.m. and return at 10 p.m. Space is limited to 75 total participants from the schools. An invitation will be mailed. The $30 cost includes the cruise and an open bar. Write checks out to Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter of Lafayette and mail to Meegan McVay ’95, 2000 Connecticut Ave. NW, Apt. 504, Washington, D.C. 20008.
A baseball outing to watch the Nationals play the Colorado Rockies at RFK Stadium is set for Saturday, July 21. First pitch is 3:55 p.m. Tickets are reserved in section 402, RFK Stadium. The cost is $14 each with a limit of four tickets per alum. RSVP by June 29 with a check payable to Washington D.C. Alumni Association of Lafayette College, mailed to Christina Griffin ’99, 1320 N. Veitch Street, Apt. 1930, Arlington, VA 22201 Questions? Contact Christina, cgriffin@gwu.edu.
McVay and Griffin, vice president, have registered the chapter as a member of the Capital Alumni Network (CAN). The organization fosters interaction among college alumni chapters in the area. CAN events are posted on the group’s web site.
The chapter joined alumni from Emory University, UMass-Amherst, University of Virginia, and University of Arkansas May 5 to watch horseracing in the Virginia Gold Cup Races at Great Meadow in The Plains, Va.
Thirteen alumni in the northern Virginia area attended the chapter’s inaugural Leopard Luncheon April 19. Football head coach Frank Tavani talked about last year’s Patriot League championship and the dedication of Bourger Varsity House, which will take place June 1. Bill Kirby ’59 organized the event, part of a monthly luncheon series featuring alumni and guest speakers from Lafayette.
Forty-five people dined in the Veranda Room at the Mount Vernon estate of George Washington April 22 and heard College Archivist Diane Shaw discuss the exhibition A Son and His Adoptive Father: The Marquis de Lafayette and George Washington. A tour of the exhibit followed. Shaw and McVay coordinated the event. Hughes attended.
Seven alumni participated in Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Days of Service on April 14 by joining the MS Walk
A total of 27 alumni and Hughes took part in Hockey Night at the Verizon Center on Feb. 6, featuring the Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins. Meegan McVay ’95 organized the event. Although the Caps lost in an overtime shootout, the outing was “an absolute success,” says Hughes. “A fun time was had by all!”
Alumni and Posse students from the Class of 2010 celebrated Posse Foundation Day 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Williams and Connolly. Douglas R. Marvin ’69 hosted. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and other drinks were served. Hughes attended.
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, participated. 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.
Florida: Gold Coast
Contact: Thomas Daiello ’67, tdfamily@adelphia.net
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
President Dan Weiss was the guest speaker Feb. 20 for a dinner at The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables. The chapter also hosted Weiss the next day for a reception and luncheon at Boca Raton Resort & Club.
Thomas Daiello ’67 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party at The Draft House in Boca Raton.
Florida: Gulf Coast
Contact: Bill Harding ’58, HardingBill@gmail.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Bill Harding and his wife Colleen will host Lafayette Day at the Beach noon until sunset Saturday, Aug. 25, at their home, 2405 Bayshore Drive, Belleair Beach. Bring your own main course, a dish big enough to feed your family and share with others, and beverages. The grill will be on all day long. Bring bathing suits and towels, walking shoes, and beach chairs. Enjoy the beach or the swimming pool. Plan to stay to see the world-famous Tampa Bay sunset. RSVP by Wednesday, Aug. 22. The Hardings will be happy to recommend good hotels in the area and will offer a complimentary breakfast the next morning if you choose to stay at one overnight. Contact Bill Harding, (727) 593-3800, HardingBill@gmail.com.
Several alumni attended a Tampa Bay Devil Rays game in the spring, where they got to meet manager Joe Maddon ’76.
Mary Pat Staats visited the Greater Tampa Bay area of Ocala, Sarasota, and Venice from March 13-16, meeting with 22 alumni. On the first day of the trip, Bill Harding ’58 escorted her to meet with Harry Fisler ’56 and his wife Martha at their home in Oldsmar. Staats and Harding later met Marina Kiriyeva ’99 and Bill’s bride-to-be, Colleen O’Mara, at Antonio’s Restaurant in Clearwater. They discussed the possibilities of hosting events for young alumni in Pinellas County. Anyone interested in helping organize events should contact Harding.
Seven chapter members and Staats attended a luncheon at Longhorn Steakhouse in Ocala organized by area coordinator Amy Loria ’94, including Loria, Harding, Dick Batts ’56, Gig Gallaher ’49 and his wife Betsy, Harvey Laske ’65, and Paul Luscombe ’60. Staats shared a College and alumni chapter update. Loria led a discussion about future events such as an evening reception at Barnes & Noble to be scheduled for late spring, an outing in The Villages, and the Lafayette-Lehigh telecast party Saturday, Nov. 17.
After lunch, Harding and Staats visited with George Morgan ’43 at his home in New Port Richey and later had a dinner meeting with Sandy Smith ’56 and his wife Janet. Discussion included the possibility of a Lafayette-Lehigh telecast party in Pasco County.
On Thursday, Mary Pat had lunch with Harding and area coordinator Mary Smedley Donohue ’89 in Sarasota. After lunch, they met with Kit Green ’56 and his wife Robin, who were vacationing in Longboat Key. Harding and Green had not seen each other since their fraternity days on campus.
That evening, the Sarasota/Venice branch of the chapter hosted a wine and cheese party at the home of Peggy and Lloyd ’41 Felmly in Venice. Guests included Peggy and Lloyd’s granddaughter Annalese Maddox ’07 and her mother Margaret. Donohue coordinated the invitations. Others attending were Robert Asch ’36 and his wife Mollie, Mark Blate ’68 and his wife Sharon, Don Burd ’55 and his wife Nancy, Donohue’s husband John, Sandy Fogelson ’41 and his wife Lenore, the Greens, Greg Luberecki ’94, Bud Martini ’62, Chip Pfautz ’59, and Staats.
On Friday, Harding and Staats met with Mark Basurto ’90 to discuss the possibility of hosting activities of interest to young alumni and those with young children, such as a beach party.
Harding and Staats completed their visits with a luncheon meeting with Chuck Schropp ’64. They discussed the possibility of bringing faculty speakers to chapter events, hosting happy hours, and co-hosting events with other alumni chapters from Patriot League or Ivy League colleges and universities.
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 Masters of the Air. On Nov. 15, Harding hosted a luncheon featuring President Dan Weiss, who shared a College update and information on the strategic planning process. Alumni Affairs Director Sherri Jones attended. Telecast parties were held in Ocala, Sarasota, and Tampa.
Florida: Northeast
Contact: Hugh Jones ’52, hughhjonesjr@yahoo.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
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: Sarasota
Contact: Bart Levenson ’54, j.levenson@comcast.net
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Bart and Joan Levenson hosted the first official gathering of alumni in Sarasota County Feb. 2 to kick off efforts to revitalize a chapter in the area. “We had a nice turnout of 14 alumni and their spouses [27 total],” says Joan. “Everyone enjoyed the casual nature of the event, which allowed for catching up with old friends and getting to know new ones. We look forward to more successful events in the future.” The Levensons welcome input and help with planning chapter events; call (941) 371-2872 or email Bart.
Florida: Southwest
Contact: Joe Skladany ’82, JoeSkladany@yahoo.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
President Dan Weiss was the guest speaker Feb. 20 at a reception at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Naples. Joe Skladany ’82 arranged the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party at Spectators in Bonita Springs.
Georgia: Atlanta
President: Jeff Purdon ’83, jpurdon@rwbaird.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Jim ’84 and Jeanne Benjamin invite area alumni, parents, and friends of the College to a summer picnic at their home, 30 Brookside Walk, 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4. Bring a bathing suit and an appetite for barbecue, beverages, and s’mores. To reserve or find out more, contact Jim, jameslbenjamin@gmail.com.
Steve Lammers, Manson Professor of the English Bible, will visit the chapter to give a talk Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008.
The chapter sponsored an outing to watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Turner Field May 6.
The chapter held its second annual event at Brio Tuscan Grilleon March 22.
Purdon took over as chapter president in January.
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 attended. In early January, Joshua Sanborn, associate professor of history, held a global issues forum at Benjamin’s home as part of that initiative. Dave Green ’85 and Murphy hosted a Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party.
Illinois: Chicago
President: Megan Sweeney Waite ’99, Megan_waite@ml.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
The annual dinner will feature guest speaker Michael H. Moskow ’59, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at the Fed, 230 S. LaSalle Street. Cost is $60 per person. Business attire should be worn. RSVP by July 7 through the response card and envelope sent in the mail. The event welcomes students entering the Class of 2011. Questions? Contact Amanda Alpert Knight ’99, amandaalpert@hotmail.com. Gary Carney, director of development, will attend.
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 Staatsalso attended. Leaders are Waite, president;Knight, vice president; and Matt Guadagno ’05, Prashant Poddar ’04, Michael Quig ’86, Peter Totev ’04, and Chris Waite ’00, directors.
Alumni were invited to an Oct. 26 book signing and presentation by Donald L. Miller, MacCracken Professor of History, for Masters of the Air. 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
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
In mid October, Barry McCarty, former dean of enrollment services, met with alumni in these areas.
Maryland: Baltimore
Contacts: Chris Cosgrove ’98, chriscoz@gmail.com, Justin Pettigrew ’04, Justin.c.pettigrew@gsk.com, Amy Mussen ’00, amylmussen@yahoo.com
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
Jamie Hughes ’05 recently visited the Baltimore area to meet with alumni. This resulted in a leadership committee of Justin Pettigrew ’04, Amy Mussen ’00, Bruce Convahey ’88, Chris Cosgrove ’98, and Nick Del Pizzo ’90. This group will plan a summer event for the chapter; input is welcome and others are welcome to join by contacting Hughes.
Massachusetts: Greater Boston
President: Mark Suffredini ’93, Mark.suffredini@smithbarney.com
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
Frank Campbell ’74 is making plans for the annual outing to a Red Sox baseball game. The summer classic will take place July 19 with the Chicago White Sox in town. More details and an invitation will follow.
Bill P’11 and Laura Murphy P’11 and Sean Murphy ’11 will host a picnic dinner and pool party welcoming the Class of 2011 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at their home, 4 Farnham Road, Stoughton; (781) 344-8465. (The rain date is 2 p.m. July 15.) Incoming and current students and their families along with alumni will receive invitations; RSVP by July 3.
Kristine Zeigler ’96 and Michael Joseph ’00 have joined the executive board. Others interested in joining the board or planning events should contact Jamie Hughes ’05.
For Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Days of Service, the chapter worked April 14 with Cradles to Crayons, an organization that provides supplies to low-income and homeless children. Event coordinator Meg Bennett ’78 reports that the group filled more than 350 knapsacks with books, paper, glue, and folders for underprivileged children. Jim Stevens, founder of Cradles to Crayons, appreciated the group’s efforts and is excited about working with area alumni again.
During the weekend of the Lafayette-Harvard football game, the chapter had a buffet dinner for 34 alumni and friends. Zeigler 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. Hughes 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 on Nov. 30 gave alumni the opportunity to mingle with others 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: Lee Purcell ’66, Leopard980@comcast.net
Liaison: Autumn Leciston Bragg ’90
The chapter will team up with its North Jersey Shore counterpart Thursday, June 14, for an evening of baseball as the Trenton Thunder takes on the Connecticut Defenders at Mercer County Waterfront Park, One Thunder Road, Trenton. The evening will include a dinner buffet in the Yankee Club at 6:30 p.m., with the first pitch at 7:05 p.m. The cost is $33 per adult and $29 per child 12 and under. There will be a fireworks display following the game. Please reserve by June 1; call 1-800-LAFAYETTE or mail the response form from the invitation mailed to you. Questions? Contact Lee Purcell ’66.
Jack Bourger ’71 and Selena Vanderwerf will host a picnic dinner welcoming the Class of 2011 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at their home, 175 Pleasant Valley Road, Titusville, NJ 08560; (609) 730-1410. Incoming and current students and their families as well as alumni are invited. Invitations will be mailed; reservations are due by July 23.
The chapter and the North Jersey Shore chapter participated in a service project together in conjunction with Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Days of Service on April 14. Alumni worked at the Stephen Crane House to prepare the historic landmark for painting as well as plant a variety of flowers around the building.
Forty members of the chapter and the Lehigh Valley chapter enjoyed an evening at Hunterdon Museum of Art in Clinton March 25. The event started with a catered reception, followed by a general tour of the museum by Jim Toia, director of community-based teaching and the Richard A. and Rissa W. Grossman Gallery at Lafayette’s Williams Visual Arts Building. Toia serves on the museum’s board of directors. Karl Stinger ’97 helped organize the event. Bragg attended.
New Jersey: North
President: Jay Fowler ’73, jaycfowler@aol.com
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
Glen ’86 and Allison Forrest will host a picnic dinner welcoming the Class of 2011 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at their home, 16 Rockledge Terrace, Pompton Plains; (973) 616-1997. Join incoming and current students and their families along with alumni in celebrating the newest members of the Lafayette family. Invitations will be mailed; RSVP by July 25.
Richard Meer ’63, Judy Leonard ’88, and Michael Beatrice ’04 have agreed to join the executive board, which is led by Jay Fowler ’73 and Jim Lyttle ’62. A chapter meeting is planned. Those interested in joining the board or helping to plan events should contact Hughes.
Art ’68 and Mary Conway hosted the Eighth Annual Irish Pub Night at their residence in Franklin Lakes on Feb. 10. “The event was well attended and great fun was had by all,” says Hughes. The catered cocktail reception provides an opportunity for informal socializing and networking.
Fowler hosted a reception honoring President Dan Weiss Nov. 30 at Arcola Country Club. Alumni Affairs Director Sherri Jones attended.
New Jersey: Jersey Shore North
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
Kit ’56 and Robin Green will host a picnic dinner welcoming the Class of 2011 2-6 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at their home, 2107 Glenwood Drive, Point Pleasant; (732) 892-9487.
Join incoming and current students and their families along with alumni in celebrating the newest members of the Lafayette family. Invitations will be mailed; RSVP by July 11.
Lee Purcell ’66 organized a project in conjunction with Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Days of Service April 14. Alumni and parents worked at the Stephen Crane House to prepare the historic landmark for the summer and to plan perennials. Afterward, the group enjoyed soup and sandwiches at Wish You Were Here Café in Asbury Park. Jamie Hughes, assistant director of alumni affairs, attended.
The chapter seeks to form an executive board and begin planning events. Contact Hughes if you would like to help.
New Jersey: Princeton
Liaison: Autumn Leciston Bragg ’90
More than 40 members of the new chapter attended its inaugural event April 25 with a grand buffet lunch featuring guest speaker Frank Tavani, head football coach,at the Nassau Inn’s famed Tap Room, 10 Palmer Square. Tavani gave a preview of the 2007 season and an update on football facilities. Autumn Bragg Leciston ’90 attended; contact her if you are interested in getting involved with the chapter.
New Jersey: South
President: Joe Grimes ’74, josephgrimes@aol.com
Liaison: Autumn Leciston Bragg ’90
Henry Ryder ’67 has organized an outing to watch the Camden Riversharks in Atlantic League baseball action 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at Campbell’s Field, just south of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Tickets cost $10 each and secure parking is adjacent to the stadium for $2. Reserve by May 27 with a check payable to Lafayette South Jersey Alumni Club, mailed to Henry Ryder ’67, 30 McClelland Ave., Pitman, NJ 08071-1069. Questions? Contact Ryder, (856) 589-3270, hryder@verizon.net.
Bruce ’73 and Patricia ’75 Haines will host a reception with light fare welcoming the Class of 2011 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at their home, 320 Carriage House Lane, Haddonfield; (856) 795-2319. Join incoming and current students and their families along with alumni in celebrating the newest members of the Lafayette family. Invitations will be mailed; RSVP by July 7.
Chapter members and Philadelphia alumni watched the Phillies play the Chicago Cubs May 12 at Citizens Bank Park. Pre-game festivities were at McFadden’s. The event was organized by Carrie Chaitt ’03 and Nancy Dwyer ’03.
A storm canceled the chapter’s project for Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Days of Service April 15, when it was to partner with the Jersey Shore South chapter on a Strathmere Beach cleanup organized by Grimes in conjunction with the local Ocean Conservancy.
Bob Magee ’47 is organizing the annual dinner, which again will be held at Tavistock Country Club, Wednesday, Oct. 24. At last year’s dinner on Oct. 18, appointed officers were Grimes, president; Dwyer, vice president; Magee, secretary; and Haines, 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 in summer 2008. Jamie Hughes ’05 attended.
The South Jersey and Philadelphia chapters hosted happy hour at the Public House in Philadelphia Oct. 12 to welcome Class of 2006 alumni in the area.
New Jersey: Jersey Shore South
Contact: Francey Kanengiser Burke ’80, franceyburke@hotmail.com
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
A chapter dinner featuring College archivist Diane Shaw will take place Monday, June 25, at Wildwood Golf and Country Club, 1170 Golf Club Road, Cape May Court House, N.J.; (609) 465-7824. Shawwill discuss the 250th anniversary of the birth of the Marquis de Lafayette and the related exhibit at Mount Vernon, which will come to Lafayette in the fall. Cocktail hour with a cash bar will start 6:30 p.m., featuring complimentary crudités and cheese and crackers. Dinner will be served 7:30 p.m. in The Club Room. The appetizer will be fresh fruit salad/field greens with crumbled blue cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Entrée choices are 6 oz. char-grilled filet mignon, deviled crab cakes, 6 oz. filet mignon with a deviled crab cake, or Seafood Newburg in puff pastry. The meal will include whipped Yukon gold potatoes, fresh seasoned vegetables, dinner rolls, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages. The cash bar will be available throughout dinner. The cost is $28.50, which includes tax and gratuity. Respond by June 13 using the card and envelope that is being mailed. You also can mail a check or credit card information, along with the name and class/year affiliation of those attending, address, email address, phone number, and entrée choice to the Office of Alumni Affairs. Sherri Jones, director of alumni affairs, will attend.
A storm canceled the chapter’s project for Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Days of Service April 15, when it was to partner with the South Jersey Chapter on a Strathmere Beach cleanup in conjunction with the local Ocean Conservancy.
Anyone interested in serving on the executive committee should contact Jamie Hughes ’05.
New York: Long Island
President: Jim Werner ’97, james.werner@ubs.com
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
The chapter will watch the Long Island Ducks play the York Revolution in Atlantic League baseball action Sunday, July 29, at Citibank Park, 3 Court House Drive, Central Islip. The first pitch will be thrown 5:05 p.m. Thirty tickets are available at $8.50 each, with a limit of four per alum. Reserve by July 17 with Jim Werner ’97, jimwerner75@yahoo.com, (516) 567-8290. He will accept payment and distribute tickets at the Plaza; look for the Lafayette banner. For more information on the Ducks, visit www.liducks.com.
John ’85 and Britta ’84 Garcia will host a picnic dinner welcoming the Class of 2011 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at their home, 107 Rockaway Ave., Garden City, NY; (516) 747-0084. Incoming and current students and their families along with alumni will receive invitations; reservations are due July 26.
The chapter cheered on the men’s lacrosse team when it took on Hofstra April 20 at Shuart Stadium. Following a pre-game gathering at Chrebet’s Restaurant and Lounge and the game, more than 100 Lafayette supporters attended a post-game reception hosted by Friends and Parents of Lafayette Men’s Lacrosse in the Shuart Stadium parking lot, reports Joe Howard P’10.
Jim Werner ’97 and executive committee members Steve Mazer ’72, George Richards ’99, and Roberta Lutz ’75 met March 12 to plan events and discuss ways to expand chapter participation. The board agreed to organize another outing to a Long Island Ducks baseball game preceded by a barbeque buffet dinner at Citibank Park. Other events will include the Lafayette-Lehigh telecast party in November, hosted again by Werner, and a service project in spring 2008 in conjunction with Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Days of Service. Anyone interested in joining the committee should contact Hughes.
New York: New York City
President: Jon Ellis ’98, jonathan_ellis@earthlink.net
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
Watch the Yankees battle the Arizona Diamondbacks in interleague baseball 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 12. A free bucket hat will be given to the first 25,000 fans. Tickets are in the upper deck, tier 31, and cost $9.50 each. The chapter has 40 tickets and there is a limit of four per alum. Send ticket requests along with a check or credit card information to Jamie Hughes ’05 at alumni affairs.
Join the chapter in watching the New York Mets take on the Minnesota Twins in interleague play Wednesday, June 20, at Shea Stadium. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. Tickets are for upper reserved seats in section four at $17 each with a limit of four per alum; only 25 are available. RSVP by Friday, June 8, with a check written and sent to Office of Alumni Affairs; include your name, class/affiliation, address, phone number, and email address.
Join alumni from Lafayette, Duke, Cornell, NYU, Emory, and Vanderbilt for a networking happy hour 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at the Boat Basin Café, West 79th St. The free event will take place regardless of weather. For more information, visit www.boatbasincafe.com or contact Vicki Salemi ’95, Vicki@bigapplebytes.com.
Ed ’65 and Glenna McNally are hosting a reception welcoming the Class of 2011 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Grammer and Co., 171 Madison Ave. (33rd St.), Suite 1002, New York; (212) 684-2610. Incoming and current students and their families along with members of the chapter’s executive committee will attend.
Twenty-six alumni viewed the cherry blossoms April 21 at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Ed McNally ’65 organized the annual outing, which was attended by Mary Pat Staats and Lydiah Spano, alumni affairs office assistant.
In conjunction with Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Days of Service, the chapter worked with Friends of Van Cortlandt Park (Bronx) April 14 to remove invasive plants and help plant native trees and shrubs. The event coordinator was Jon Ellis ’98.
Comedy Night at Caroline’s Comedy Club took place March 20, featuring comedian Corey Alexander ’95. The second annual event was coordinated by Salemi.
More than 200 alumni and students participated in the Second Annual New York Networking Night, an event sponsored by alumni affairs and Career Services Jan. 18 at The Princeton Club. The event gave alumni an opportunity to network with one another and share career information with students exploring their future possibilities.
Other events planned for 2007 include: spring/summer—New York City walking tour; August–U.S. Open tennis; October–Tailgate at The Hunt (New Jersey);November–Lafayette-Lehigh telecast party; fall–Holiday wine tasting; and fall/winter–tailgate prior to a Lafayette vs. Columbia football and/or basketball game.
Susan Averett, professor and head of economics and business, was featured speaker at a gathering in mid-November. Mary Pat Staats also attended. The chapter hosted its second annual Wine Tasting Party in early December, a pre-holiday celebration at Vintage New York, 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. The second 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. Staatsattended.
New York: Rochester
Contact: Mary Barker Steblein ’99, mbsteblein@gmail.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Tiffany Folmer Lawrence ’00 and Mary Barker Steblein ’99 will host a picnic dinner welcoming the Class of 2011 noon-3 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at 123 Feasel Drive, Henrietta, NY; (585) 271-2078. Join incoming and current students and their families along with alumni in celebrating the newest members of the Lafayette family. Invitations will be mailed; RSVP by July 18.
Lawrence coordinated the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party.
New York/Connecticut: Westchester/Fairfield
Westchester contact: Jeffrey Ruthizer ’62, Jeffrey.ruthizer@abc.com
Fairfield contact: Greg Crawford ’68, gcrawford@alumni.lafayette.edu
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
The chapter will hold two events welcoming the Class of 2011. Join incoming and current students and their families along with alumni in celebrating the newest members of the Lafayette family. John ’74 and Linda Zembron P’04 will host a picnic dinner 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, at their home, 38 Old West Mountain Road, Ridgefield, Conn.; (203) 438-0650. Invitations will be mailed; RSVP by July 10. Michael ’82 and Jenny ’82 Weisburger will host a reception with light fare 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at their home, 38 Pound Ridge Road, Bedford, N.Y.; (914) 205-3067. Invitations will be mailed; RSVP by July 26.
North Carolina: Charlotte
Contact: Steve Sivak ’01, stevenjsivak@alumni.lafayette.edu
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
The new chapter will hold its inaugural event 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 401 North Tyron Street, #100; (704) 334-2739. Learn about plans for the chapter and bring ideas for events. The evening is free with a cash bar. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided courtesy of the Office of Alumni Affairs. Reserve by June 11 with event coordinator Steve Sivak ’01, (704) 232-7410, steven.sivak@ubs.com.
Oregon: Portland
Contact: Michael Dulac ’63, mikedulac@comcast.com
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
Joan Lichtenwalner ’97, assistant director of admissions, met with alumni and parents at the home of Michael ’63 and Joan Dulac in mid October. John Rehm ’73 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party at Humperdink’s in Portland.
Pennsylvania: Central
Leader: Ed Baumgardner ’61, edbaumgardner@panetwork.com
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
The chapter will join Lehigh and Bucknell alumni to watch the Lancaster Barnstormers take on the York Revolution as part of the War of the Roses series Wednesday, June 20, at Clipper Magazine Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster. First pitch is 7:05 p.m. and a picnic buffet will be served 6-8 p.m. at Coors Light Pavilion. The cost is $26 per person (no cost for children age 4 and under), which includes a game ticket and the buffet. RSVP no later than Monday, June 11, with your name, phone number, email address, and check written to Lehigh Club of the Susquehanna Valley, mailed to Randy Blasdell, 530 Mockingbird Drive, Columbia, PA 17512.
Mark ’85 and Ann Pickering will host a picnic dinner welcoming the Class of 2011 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 27, at their home, 550 Devon Road, Camp Hill; (717) 730-2193. Incoming and current students and their families along with alumni are invited. Invitations will be mailed; reservations are due July 17.
Twenty-four alumni attended the annual outing at Armitage Golf Club May 11. A total of $200 in prize money was distributed. The winners were:
The winner of the 50-50 raffle was Don Chubb ’50, who received $40.
In addition to luncheons held the first Wednesday of each month, other events in 2007 will include:
Hershey Park outing – Saturday, July 14
Fall annual dinner — Thursday, Nov. 15, Harrisburg Country Club
Michiko Okaya, gallery director of the Williams Center for the Arts since 1979, was the featured speaker at the annual fall dinner on Nov. 16 at the Naval Support Center in Mechanicsburg. She talked about the yearlong activities planned at the College to commemorate the 250th birthday of the Marquis de Lafayette. Other speakers at the dinner were Adam S. Stauffer, assistant director of major gifts, and Jamie Hughes ’05, assistant director of alumni affairs and former men’s basketball captain, who reported on the team.
Ronald H. Pollack Jr. ’85 organized the chapter’s Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party at The Brickyard Restaurant & Sports Pub.
Anyone interested in planning events should contact Hughes,
Pennsylvania: Lehigh Valley
President: Joanne Haring ’97, acehole5@pdt.net
Liaison: Autumn Leciston Bragg ’90
Ralph Doederlein ’55 will host a reception with light fare welcoming the Class of 2011 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, in the Wilson Room of Lafayette’s Pfenning Alumni Center, 352 Hamilton Street; (610) 330-5040. Join incoming and current students and their families along with alumni in celebrating the newest members of the Lafayette family. Invitations will be mailed; RSVP by July 7.
The annual Football Forum with head coach Frank Tavani will take place 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, in the Wilson Room of Pfenning Alumni Center. The meal includes hamburgers, chicken, hot dogs, tuna salad, pasta salad, dessert, and beverages. The cost is to be determined.
Lafayette-Lehigh Pub Night will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14, in Bethlehem and the annual football dinner will take place Nov. 15 at the Pomfret Club in Easton.
The Executive Committee’s most recent meetings were Jan. 10 (attended by Autumn Leciston Bragg ’90), March 1 (attended by Jamie Hughes ’05), and May 9. If you did not receive the chapter’s recent newsletter, please contact alumni affairs, alumni@lafayette.edu.
An outing to watch the Phillies play the Cubs took place May 12, with pre-game festivities at McFadden’s.
The annual spring tailgate at Metzgar Fields was held April 28 in conjunction with two doubleheaders: baseball vs. Holy Cross and softball vs. Army. The event was sponsored by the Maroon Club and Lafayette Alumni of the Lehigh Valley.
The chapter held a reception for accepted students April 11 at Pfenning Alumni Center, where about 60 guests attended. June Vail ’79, an alumni admissions representative and chapter volunteer, chaired the event and John Becica ’69 presented the senior awards. Bragg attended. Outstanding Scholars of the Year are Rachel Gallagher, Zach Reiter, Megan Zaroda, and Michael Dominguez. Outstanding Athletes of the Year are Shannon Fisher and Tyler Jones.
A bus trip went to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia March 31 for the Tutankhamun Exhibit, which is touring the U.S. for the first time in more than 20 years.
A total of 234 participants hit the ice during Lafayette Family Skate March 3 at the Steel Ice Center in Bethlehem. Members of the ice hockey team assisted children and then took on alumni in a game after the event. Bragg, Alumni Affairs Director Sherri Jones, and Ruth Hutnik, alumni affairs office coordinator, attended.
Lafayette Dinner Club, featuring the dining crew headed by Chef Micheal Kramlich and host John Perella, and attended by Bragg, continued Feb. 14 with Les Misérables: French Country Cuisine, March 21 with Oklahoma!: Midwestern Barbeque, and April 18 with South Pacific: Polynesian Luau. Alumni, parents, family, and community friends shared the meals with students at Marquis Hall.
Robert S. Mattison, Metzgar Professor of Art, treated 75 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 last summer. Autumn Leciston Bragg ’90 attended. Caron Anderson ’73 coordinated the event.
The chapter hosted an evening with Donald L. Miller, MacCracken Professor of History, featuring a discussion and signing of Masters of the Air. Sherri Jones and Mary Pat Staats 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. Bragg attended the pub night.
Alex Karapetian ’04 and Brian Cort ’99 are hosting happy hours the first Thursday of every month at Bethlehem Brew Works through June.
The chapter again participated in Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Days of Service on April 14, landscaping for the Children’s Home of Easton. Chapter president Joanne Warner Haring ’97 and her husband Randy headed up the event, which was attended by Bragg.
Pennsylvania: Northeast
President: Dick Hughes III ’83, hugheslaw@epix.net
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Dick Hughes III ’83 will host a reception with light fare to welcome the Class of 2011 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at his home, 350 Glenside Road, Mountain Top, PA 18707; (570) 474-6533. Incoming and current students and their families as well as alumni are invited. Invitations will be mailed; reservations are due by Aug. 2.
Director of Alumni Affairs Sherri Jones joined chapter leaders for a luncheon meeting in Wilkes Barre on Oct. 27. Dick Hughes ’83was 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: Carrie Chaitt ’03, (610) 952-0131, chaittc@yahoo.com
Liaison: Autumn Leciston Bragg ’90
Christopher W. Leonard ’90 will host a reception with light fare welcoming the Class of 2011 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at The General Lafayette Inn, 646 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill; (610) 941-0600. Join incoming and current students and their families along with alumni in celebrating the newest members of the Lafayette family. Invitations will be mailed; RSVP by July 21.
The 250th anniversary of the birth of the Marquis de Lafayette will be celebrated Thursday, Sept. 6, at The General Lafayette Inn, hosted by Leonard, who owns the inn..
The first Leopard Luncheon of the season will feature head football coach Frank Tavani Thursday, Sept. 13, at The Vesper Club, 223 S. Sydenham St. John “Bruiser” Kinard ’52 coordinates the series.
The second annual Philadelphia Networking Night will be held Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue. Sponsored by alumni affairs and career services, the event provides alumni the opportunity to network with one another and share career information with students who are exploring their future possibilities. More than 100 alumni and students attended the event this year.
Alumni watched the Phillies play the Chicago Cubs May 12 at Citizens Bank Park. Pre-game festivities were at McFadden’s. The event was organized by Carrie Chaitt ’03 and Nancy Dwyer ’03.
Alumni Association President Jamie McLaughlin ’76 was guest speaker at the chapter’s 136th annual dinner April 26 at The Radnor Hotel in St. Davids. He spoke on “High Aspirations: Leading Lafayette to Excellence in the 21st Century.” Chaitt and EllenPoriles Weiler ’83 organized the event with assistance from Kelly Cusick ’06 and Lou Prevost ’71. Bragg and Alumni Affairs Director Sherri Jones attended.
The chapter conducted service April 14 in conjunction with Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Days of Service. Pictures are available on the College’s web site. Chaitt organized the event along with Weiler, who gives this report:
“On Saturday, April 14, a group of dedicated Lafayette alumni and friends gathered at PhilAbundance, the largest food bank in the Delaware Valley. Lending a hand to help keep hunger at bay were Carrie Chaitt ’03, president of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter, Claudia Muller ’86, chapter treasurer, Ellen Poriles Weiler ’83, chapter executive committee member, Jeannie Boddorff Haas ’76, Alyssa Romano ’04 and her sister Nicole, and Mark ’81 and Marion ’81 McCourt and their daughter, Lauren.
“Our morning was devoted to packing boxes of non-perishable items for senior citizens. In a three-hour time period 1,000 boxes were assembled, setting a new record at PhilAbundance. We worked with about 25 other volunteers in an assembly-line system. Efficiency was the hallmark of our success, with PhilAbundance supervisor Maria and volunteer coordinator Jan Barnett teaching our group how to pack boxes and keep the production line moving.
“We proudly sported our Lafayette College volunteer T-shirts and enjoyed the much-needed dose of caffeine and pastries provided by Carrie and Ellen. Taking into consideration that 27 percent of the food produced in the U.S. goes to waste each year while millions go hungry, it is the goal of PhilAbundance to work to change this contradiction. Our participation was just one small step towards eliminating hunger and assisting a worthwhile organization in achieving their objectives.”
The sixth and final Leopard Luncheon of 2006-07 featured men’s soccer head coach Dennis Bohn April 19. Economics graduate Leslie Muhlfelder ’81 spoke at the March 15 Leopard Luncheon, discussing the perspectives she has had on Lafayette as a student, alumnus, and vice president for human resources, general counsel, and adjunct instructor of government and law. Diane Shaw, College archivist, presented an in-depth look at the opening of Lafayette during the Feb. 15 Leopard Luncheon. Her talk was titled “Beating Swords into Plowshares: The Opening of Lafayette College, 1832.” She says, “The Lafayette College that opened its doors in 1832 was about as different from the Lafayette of 2007 as night from day. The College very nearly didn’t happen; the founders had great difficulty finding someone who would come and start up the College and then when they finally got George Junkin to agree to come, he wanted to create a very different sort of school than what they had in mindI always enjoy reminding our students that they’ve got it pretty good–the original 43 students walked to Easton from Philadelphia carrying their belongings with them, and then, when they arrived on the south side of Easton, they actually had to build their own dormitories.” The chapter kicked off the fall season with a Leopard Luncheon featuring head football coach Frank Tavani in his 19th consecutive appearance as the September guest speaker. Autumn Leciston Bragg ’90 attended. The October Leopard Luncheon welcomed guest speaker Jim Lennertz, associate professor of government and law, and John Leone, associate director of major gifts and color commentator for the Lafayette Sports Network, addressed alumni in November.
Chaitt took over as chapter president in January.
About 30 young alumni gathered Oct. 6 at the Public House at Logan Square for a happy hour organized by Chaitt. Alumni saw Domestic Import, a film by Andrea Cohen Malamut ’78, at the Regal Warrington cinema on Oct. 13. Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast parties were held at two locations.
Pennsylvania: Greater Pittsburgh
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
Paul ’71, Susan P’08, and Peter ’08 Dimmick will host a picnic dinner at their home welcoming the Class of 2011 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 518 Irwin Drive Sewickley; (412) 749-2445. Incoming and current students and their families as well as alumni are welcome. Directions will be available on the alumni web site. Invitations will be mailed; RSVP by June 14.
The chapter will travel to PNC Park to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Washington Nationals Saturday, June 30. The first pitch will be at 7:05 p.m. Thirty tickets will be available at $16 per person (the limit is four per alum). Every fan will receive a Bob Walk bobble head doll, and the chapter will be featured on the scoreboard during the game. A pre-game reception will take place 5:30 p.m. at McFadden’s, 211 North Shore Drive, where tickets will be distributed. Invitations will be mailed. RSVP deadline is Friday, June 15.
The Greater Pittsburgh Executive Committee consists of John Krah ’75, Paul Lagnese ’83, Erin North ’03, and Jessica Fennell ’06; others are welcome to join. Jamie Hughes ’05 visited with alumni in early November to begin work on revitalizing the chapter.
Texas: Dallas
Contact: Bill Hardy ’56, bearhardy@verizon.net
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
A luncheon will be held June 27 at the Crescent Club, 100 Crescent Court, featuring President Dan Weiss along with guest John Leone, associate director of major gifts. A reception will begin 11:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend. Valet parking will be available. Bob Wolin ’69 led a committee that made arrangements. Please RSVP by June 18 through the invitation mailed to you. Questions? Contact Staats, staatsm@lafayette.edu, (610) 330-5036.
Staats attended a dinner meeting Feb. 27 at Jasmine Restaurant in Addison to discuss the revitalization of the chapter. Hardy and his wife Pat made arrangements. All present agreed to make phone calls to area alumni inviting them to the presidential luncheon. The discussion also covered the Lafayette-Lehigh telecast party, which will be hosted by Mike Rose ’96. He and Kevin Williams ’89 are interested in hosting events for young alumni and would welcome assistance.
Texas: Houston
President: George Gick ’60, GPG1238@aol.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
A dinner will be held Wednesday, June 27, at The Houston City Club, 1 City Club Drive, featuring President Dan Weiss along with John Leone, associate director of major gifts. Cocktails will begin at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Guest parking will be available. Please RSVP by June 18 through the mailed invitation.
The executive committee met at Carrabba’s Italian Grill on Katy Freeway. Committee members present included Gordon Laird ’49, who coordinated the event, Mark Dannemiller ’80, Peter Fyfe ’91, George Grey ’77, George Gick ’60, Jonah Margulis ’01, Bud Scherr ’78, Paul Thurston ’60, Bri Wingert ’02, Phil Wingert ’01, and Pete Zwart ’75. Francisco Zalles ’93 and his wife Gabriella stopped by to say hello, but could not stay. Staats flew in especially for the meeting. The meeting agenda included officer elections for 2007-09 and a discussion of future events. Gick accepted the nomination for the two-year term of chapter president as Zwart serves as past president. Laird will continue as telecast host with Dannemiller’s assistance. Wingert volunteered to host an event for new students later this summer and Grey volunteered to explore other opportunities for telecast parties. Other events under consideration include one with a faculty speaker, a summer baseball outing, and a birthday party in honor of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the Marquis de Lafayette on or about Sept. 6. Committee members agreed to call 10-12 alumni the week of June 1 to personally invite them to the presidential dinner.
Vermont: North
Contact: Ray Jacoby ’57, jacoby@together.net
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Enjoy dinner and dancing on the Lobsterfest Cruise, which will sail on Lake Champlain aboard the Northern Lights Sunday, Aug. 12. Meet at the dock at 6:30 p.m.; the boat returns at 9:30 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. Please reserve by July 30 with a check mailed to Ray Jacoby ’57, 4 Chase Lane, South Hero, VT 05486-4800. Include your name and class/affiliation, address, email address, phone number, and names and affiliations of guests. Questions? Contact Jacoby, (802) 372-6847, 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
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
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.
Washington: Seattle
Contact: Kimberly Ramstad Streamer ’90, kim.Streamer@corporate.ge.com
Liaison: Jamie Hughes ’05
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.