Reunion Class Leadership Handbook
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback Contents
Click on any entry to jump directly to the corresponding section.
Welcome Letter...... 3 The Importance of Alumni Volunteers...... 4 Top 10 Questions About Alumni Weekend...... 5 Reunion Hall of Fame...... 7 Reunion Giving Supports the Lehigh Experience...... 8 Key Points for a Successful Reunion...... 9 2015 Committee Timeline...... 10 Telling Your Lehigh Story...... 13 Lehigh University: Fast Facts...... 14 Campus Map...... 15 Resources
Peer Outreach Templates for Personalization...... 16 Ways to Give...... 20 Alumni Relations Staff Liaison Directory...... 21 Reunion Vendor Directory...... 22 Class Account Balances...... 23 2015 Reunion Hotel Room Blocks...... 24 Important Websites...... 25
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 2 Dear Lehigh Class Leadership Volunteer,
Thank you for investing your valuable time and resources in reunion. Each year, 1,200 alumni, family, and friends return to Old South Mountain to reconnect with each other and with beloved Lehigh. A renewed sense of Lehigh pride is instilled as attendees reflect back on their memories and experience on campus and learn more about how current-day faculty, staff, and alumni are impacting the world.
Reunion class leaders like you help make the reunion celebration extra special for fellow classmates by engaging peers to connect with Lehigh in a variety of meaningful ways.
By encouraging your classmates to “come back” to campus and to “give back” to your alma mater, you and your fellow alumni ensure a unforgettable, successful reunion celebration, while preserving the hallmark Lehigh experience for future generations of students.
This handbook outlines essential information to help you develop and implement a stellar reunion.
We hope you enjoy your volunteer experience, and we look forward to partnering with you in the months ahead.
With Gratitude,
Meghan Wolf ’02 ’03 Susan Lopez Director Director Reunion Giving Traditional Programs
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 3 The Importance of Alumni Volunteers Your volunteer involvement is an integral part of the university’s outreach efforts. Volunteers are able to personalize messages, increase the number of alumni contacted, and provide Lehigh with important insight regarding their classmates. This volunteer experience provides you with the opportunity to connect with classmates and gain an insider’s view of the university today. The Alumni Relations team is committed to making your volunteer experience successful and will provide resources to assist you with your outreach.
Your Role as a Volunteer • Lead by example by making a personally meaningful gift to Lehigh, while encouraging classmates to do the same • Help maximize the Reunion Class Gift Campaign and Alumni Weekend attendance by providing education and information to classmates; serve as primary point of connect for Alumni Weekend questions • Help plan special events for classmates • Participate in monthly conference calls and/or webinars with Alumni Relations staff liaisons and fellow class reunion volunteers to discuss progress, new initiatives, deliverables and deadlines • Assist in recruiting and managing additional volunteers • Conduct personal outreach to class members, particularly during challenges and blitzes • Attend Alumni Weekend: May 14 – 17 • Have a great weekend reconnecting and celebrating!
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 4 Top 10 Questions About Alumni Weekend
1. How do I register? Registration materials will be mailed out in February and online registration will be live in mid-February at alum.lu/comeback. Be sure to register by May 1!
2. Can I bring my family? Yes! There are family-friendly activities all weekend. When you’re ready for some “you time,” bring your kids to Lehigh’s fully accredited childcare center. NOTE: You must pre-register for childcare in order to guarantee your spot. Space is limited, so register by April 3!
3. Where do I park? Complimentary parking is provided in all campus parking areas, including the Alumni Memorial Parking Pavilion, the Campus Square Parking Garage and the Zoellner Arts Center Parking Garage.
4. Will transportation be provided during the weekend? Yes. Shuttle service is provided for your convenience. Shuttles pick up and drop off at most event locations on campus. Off-campus shuttle service will be available for attendees staying at select hotels.
5. Can friends from other classes attend Alumni Weekend? Absolutely! Alumni Weekend will celebrate the benchmark reunion classes, but all alumni, friends and family are invited to join in the festivities.
6. How will I know if my friends are coming back? As classmates register for Alumni Weekend, their names will appear on the attendee list on the Alumni Weekend website at alum.lu/comeback.
7. What should I wear? Plan for walking the familiar rolling hills of Lehigh’s campus! We recommend comfortable shoes and casual clothes for daytime events. For evening events we recommend business casual attire.
8. Will the fitness center be open? The fitness center will not be open during AlumniWeekend, but several fitness classes will be available including yoga on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, and a running group on Saturday, May 16.
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 5 9. Where should I stay? e Ther are hotel blocks at local hotels for your use. Housing is assigned by projected class needs and availability at each hotel. Please contact the hotel directly to reserve your room. Book early, because space is limited!
10. Where do I go when I arrive on campus? Your first stop on campus is Reunion Headquarters, located in the Alumni Memorial Building. There you will pick up your registration packet containing event bracelet, recognition items like ribbons for your name tag, and class giveaways.
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 6 Reunion Hall of Fame The ultimate aspiration – joining the leaderboard! As a reunion class leader, your involvement, enthusiasm, and peer-to-peer conversations are critical to achieving class goals. Below is the illustrious Lehigh Reunion Hall of Fame.
Reunion Donors Dollars Raised*** APS Members Attendance
5th 404 (1987) $137,572 (1988) 40 (2009) 163 (1989) 10th 421 (1977) $242,929 (1988) 40 (1987) 171 (1988) 15th 397 (1977) $459,905 (1994) 48 (1986) 144 (1988) 20th 368 (1977) $3,389,794 (1987) 68 (1987) 123 (1991) 25th 337 (1988) $2,457,310 (1988) 102 (1988) 222 (1988) 30th 305 (1969) $6,885,020 (1984) 73 (1980) 102 (1984) 35th 311 (1953) $9,596,124 (1971) 80 (1957) 72 (1952) 40th 350 (1950) $17,321,419 (1991) 77 (1958) 98 (1958) 45th 346 (1949) $27,9669,812 (1969) 64 (1965) 81 (1958) 50th 296 (1950) $19,793,282 (1948) 87 (1958) 155 (1953) 55th 228 (1950) $9,522,039 (1952) 59 (1958) 54 (1958) 60th 147 (1950) $2,175,449 (1954) 34 (1953) 44 (1941, 1953) 65th 81 (1948) $1,164,041 (1949) 20 (1949) 21 (1934, 1939) 70th 26 (1943) $187,336 (1944) 10 (1943) 11 (1941)
*** Includes prior 4 years of credit
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 7 If just a quarter of everyone who made a gift in the last Did you know ve years gave every year, With your help, the Lehigh Fund will generate more than? PARTICIPATION $15 million for immediate use PARTICIPATION this year. That's equal to what's participation would double. generated by $300 million in endowment. Reunion Giving Supports the Lehigh Experience
What is Reunion Giving? 5% Other of individual gift 23% Student Life community Lehigh depends on the generosity, enthusiasm and spirit of reunion classes to 95% support comes from service anchor the Lehigh Fund. Celebrating a reunion milestone is an opportunity Asa Packer Society to reconnect with classmates and return to campus and also provides an members. leadership Where your 36% Academic co- opps opportunity for increased financialdollars support go by strengtheningExperience individual and curriculars class affinity to Lehigh. Successful reunion classes set the standard for both Alumni Weekend attendance and gifts to the Lehigh Fund to inspire other athletics alumni to do the same. community campus life service 36% Undergraduate study Scholarships abroad The Case for Participation in a Class Gift 23% Student Life leadership co- opps The number of alumni who make gifts to Lehigh each year determines your (Athletics, clubs, community service, curriculars academics scholarships alma mater’s participation rate. Every gift, regardless of size or designation, and more) influences Lehigh’s participation rate. There is strength in numbers. 5% Other athletics campus life In one year, the collective Asa Packer Society study impact of 17,500 alumni abroad each donating an average of The Asa Packer Society celebrates and engages Lehigh’s most committed annual $100 is $13.7 million. supporters. Many alumni choose to join the Asa Packer Society during reunion Where your academics scholarships to honor their time at Lehigh. dollars go Plus, the Alumni Relations team has put reunion classes to a challenge. Each In one year, the collective reunion class that exceeds its Asa Packer Society member goal will enjoy a 36% Academic impact of 17,500 alumni champagne toast at its class reception, compliments of Lehigh—complete with Experience each donating an average of a commemorativeIt only champagne takes 450 flute! alumni gifts to increase (Faculty support, $100 is $13.7 million. Lehigh’s participation rate by 1%. 36% Financial Aid study abroad, Levels and more) Founder’s Associate $25,000+ gift President’s Associate $10,000+ gift Society Associate $1,000+ gift Young Alumni Leader $500+ gift (alumni last 6-10 years) $250+ gift (alumni last 0-5 years)
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 8 Key Points for a Successful Reunion Getting Started • Begin planning the summer before your milestone reunion year • Identify and recruit a diverse group of class leaders for your reunion committee (goal of 10+ classmates) • Hold pre-reunion events to build enthusiasm • Touch base regularly with your Alumni Relations staff liaisons • Lead by example by making your gift early and registering for Alumni Weekend early Enlist a Strong Slate of Class Leaders • Enlist the help of well-connected classmates to serve as outreach volunteers who will commit to contacting fellow alumni to encourage attendance and giving participation • Be specific when describing expectations to potential volunteers Educate and Inform • Familiarize yourself with MyLehigh—Lehigh’s online community and the go-to place for up-to-date information about your class and about Alumni Weekend • Utilize the Lehigh web-based volunteer tool to record peer updates and comments (alum.lu/vt) Bring your Class Leaders Together • Attend two on-campus reunion meetings – Homecoming Reunion Meeting (10/25) & Winter Reunion Meeting (2/21) • Participate in monthly standing class conference calls to discuss progress and create strategies to encourage attendance and giving participation Achieving Your Class Goals • Keep your outreach volunteers motivated by checking in with them on their progress • Share your story—make a personal connection about your shared experiences as students at Lehigh and share what Lehigh means to you • Stay on schedule with the volunteer year desktop calendar, which provides deliverables, deadlines, useful websites and important dates
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 9 2015 Committee Timeline July ❏ Reunion Committee Call: recruit your reunion class committee; specific volunteer roles include event planning, fundraising, marketing and social media (10+ classmates) ❏ Register for 8/23 Volunteer Leadership Forum. Deadline: 8/16 ❏ Identify 1- 2 media gurus within your Reunion Committee who will drive your media efforts, e.g., Facebook, yearbook ❏ Identify 3 - 4 classmates within the Reunion Committee to form your Reunion Gift Sub-Committee, which includes Reunion Gift Chair(s), and will drive Asa Packer Society membership August ❏ Reunion Committee Call: review class attendance goals & giving goals; identify/recruit outreach volunteers (20+ classmates); join your social media groups; review volunteer resources ❏ Attend 8/23 Volunteer Leadership Forum (session for all Lehigh volunteers) September ❏ Reunion Committee Call: discuss Saturday dinner details and class giveaways; continue recruiting outreach volunteers ❏ Inspire by example: make your Lehigh Fund gift ❏ First mass solicitation mailing from Lehigh (beginning of Sep) ❏ Register for 10/25 Homecoming Reunion Meeting. Deadline: 10/15 October ❏ Reunion Committee Call: finalize recruiting of outreach volunteers; nominate classmates for the Alumni Award; promote and participate in Fall Blitz; finalize Saturday dinner details, parade and class giveaways ❏ Alumni Weekend kickoff mailing (beginning of Oct) ❏ 10/6 – 10/13 Alumni Weekend Fall Blitz ❏ Attend 10/25 on-campus Homecoming Reunion Meeting ❏ Submit planning details to Alumni Relations liaison. Deadline: 10/31
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 10 November ❏ Reunion Committee Call: utilize web-based volunteer tool to record peer updates and comments ❏ Promote and participate in 11/12 – 11/22 Lehigh- Lafayette Challenge ❏ Outreach volunteers first round of contacting classmates (during LL Challenge) ❏ Join in the 11/5 “Come Back. Give Back.” Webinar ❏ Turn in class letter (that will accompany Feb brochure). Deadline: 11/10 ❏ Second mass solicitation mailing from Lehigh (mid Nov) December ❏ Happy Holidays! ❏ Reunion Gift Committee Call: end of calendar year “Give Back” push ❏ Asa Packer Society peer-to-peer calendar year-end asks ❏ Turn in class letter (that will accompany third mass solicitation mailing). Deadline: 12/12 ❏ Thank you for giving and volunteering for Lehigh! January ❏ Reunion Committee Call: Alumni Weekend registration update; discuss giving strategy; address any outreach volunteer vacancies
❏ Register for Alumni Weekend for early bird pricing (exclusive for reunion class leadership volunteers). Deadline: 1/31
❏ Register for 2/21 Winter Training Meeting. Deadline: 2/14 February ❏ Reunion Committee Call: mobilize outreach volunteers; Alumni Award winners announced ❏ Keep the momentum going: 100 DAYS TO ALUMNI WEEKEND! (2/4) ❏ Join in the 2/10 Outreach Volunteer Webinar
❏ Attend 2/21 on-campus Winter Reunion Meeting ❏ Alumni Weekend brochure mailing (beginning of Feb) ❏ Alumni Weekend registration launches (mid Feb) alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 11 ❏ Third mass solicitation mailing from Lehigh (end of Feb) March ❏ Reunion Committee Call: nominate committee members for the Persa Award; promote and participate in Spring Blitz; send optional class email blast ❏ 3/1 – 3/8 Alumni Weekend Spring Blitz ❏ Turn in requests for class signs and student help. Deadline: 3/21 ❏ Spread the word: 50 DAYS TO ALUMNI WEEKEND! (3/26) ❏ Register for childcare (space is limited). Deadline: 4/3 April ❏ Reunion Committee Call: review Alumni Weekend logistics & check progress to goals/records ❏ Champagne toast anyone? Asa Packer Society peer-to-peer asks ❏ Register for childcare (space is limited). Deadline: 4/3 ❏ Register for Alumni Weekend. Deadline: 5/1 May ❏ Reunion Committee Call: Q&A about Alumni Weekend ❏ Fourth mass solicitation mailing from Lehigh (early May) ❏ Register for Alumni Weekend. Deadline: 5/1 ❏ Refund Deadline: 5/8 ❏ 5/14 – 5/17 Alumni Weekend! Celebrate your milestone Reunion with your classmates! June ❏ Reunion Committee Debrief Call: gather feedback; reach and exceed class goals; break records ❏ Complete post-reunion survey ❏ Last fundraising push (fiscal year-end is 6/30)
❏ Thank you for your involvement and support of your alma mater! Thank your fellow classmates for coming back and giving back!
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 12 Telling Your Lehigh Story
Every Lehigh story is unique and significant. Your own personal narrative can be the most compelling motivation for your fellow alumni to hear. Below are a few quotes from fellow class leaders:
“I initially started with the intention of business networking, but it has grown into so much more. Seeing all the great programs and projects Lehigh is spearheading, I want to help contribute and make a difference to the Lehigh Community and the world at large.”
Sara Nowlin ’99
“I love the continued connection to Lehigh through these volunteer programs. Fulfilling to continue the giving tradition that so many others have lead before us, as it is such a part of the Lehigh culture. It is also a great way to reconnect with classmates.”
Griff Welton ‘88
“Reflecting on how rich my college experience was I stammered with the realization of how many years had passed. Could it really have been 35 years ago?! I wanted to revisit those times. I wanted to reconnect with all who shared those incredible years with me. Volunteering for Lehigh opened that door. It transported me back and brought me forward. It has been a gift to correspond, talk, and interact with so many wonderful friends, acquaintances, and fellow alumni. The reward was fulfilling in multiples greater than the effort. Through volunteering I reaffirmed that the Lehigh bond is stronger than steel!”
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 13 Toni Cantalupo ’78 Lehigh University: Fast Facts
Founded: 1865 by Asa Packer, an industrial pioneer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Student Body: 4,904 undergraduates (56% men, 44% women) 2,165 graduate students (54% men, 46% women) Four Colleges: College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Economics P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science College of Education Athletics Program: 25 NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports for men and women 40 intramural and club sports Lehigh Endowment: $1 billion (2012 fiscal year) Class Size: 28 students on average 81% of classes have fewer than 35 students Post-graduation: 97% of Lehigh graduates $57,200 median starting salary for Lehigh graduates are employed or attending 3rd for salary potential in northeast (behind Princeton, West Point graduate school within and tied with MIT) 6 months of graduation Paying for Lehigh: $56,770 tuition, room and board and technology fee $34,180 typical financial aid package More than 50% of our students receive financial aid
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 14
HELLERTOWN
EXIT 67 EXIT
ROUTE 412 ROUTE MAIN STREET MAIN HELLERTOWN ROAD HELLERTOWN ROUTE 412 ROUTE
D
A
O
R
X
E V L I S
SAUCON CREEK SAUCON
WATER STREET
CREEK ROAD CREEK WILLIAMS STREET WILLIAMS
.
T
S
E
L
P
P A
FRIEDENSVILLE ROAD GOODMAN STADIUM IACOCCA HALL CROSS COUNTRY COURSE COUNTRY CROSS
E
V
I
R D
STABLER ARENA
RAUCH FIELDHOUSE H
DALY AVE. ULRICH COMPLEX U
MINSI TRAIL BRIDGE
D
RESEARCH DRIVE RESEARCH
DMAN DR. S
GOO E
V
I
R
E
D
V
I
EIGHTH STREET E
R G
E
D
E
HELLERTOWN L
HAYES STREET HAYES DRIVE GOODMAN
V
L
H I
O
C R
C EXIT 67 EXIT
D R
A
ROUTE 412 ROUTE MAIN STREET MAIN HELLERTOWN ROAD HELLERTOWN ROUTE 412 ROUTE S
E
D S
L
S
A
T
E O
A
R
X
R
E
D V
L I S
SAUCON CREEK SAUCON A
O
R
N
MULVIHILL GOLF MULVIHILL LEARNING CENTER E
H
T G
U N
Campus Map O I
▼ E S B
Mountaintop Campus IV
H R
T D U
N
O I
S A
WATER STREET
CREEK ROAD CREEK S T WILLIAMS STREET WILLIAMS
U E N
P V U
I .
T O M R S
A
E
D M
L C
P
P
N
R
I
THOMAS STREET THOMAS A
E A
T K
INTERSTATE 78 INTERSTATE
N
HILLSIDE AVENUE C
U A
INTERSTATE 78 INTERSTATE
P
O
M A
S
A
O
RYAN STREET T
FRIEDENSVILLE ROAD ◀ GOODMAN STADIUM IACOCCA HALL
FILLMORE STREET COURSE COUNTRY CROSS EAST FOURTH STREET
E
V
I
R D
STABLER ARENA
RAUCH FIELDHOUSE
CENTENNIAL II H
DALY AVE. ULRICH COMPLEX U
MINSI TRAIL BRIDGE
D
RESEARCH DRIVE RESEARCH H
T R
O MAN DR. S
N OOD
G E
E
V
I
V
E
I R
E
D R V
V
I
I
D
POLK STREET EIGHTH STREET E
R R G
N E
CENTENNIAL I D
I E
D
L
HAYES STREET HAYES DRIVE GOODMAN
V
L
H A I
T
O
C R
H
C
N
D R
EAST PACKER AVENUE PACKER EAST C
A U
S
E O
R
S
D L
S
T
M
A
E
A A
R
E
D
O A
O
S
UNIVERSITY DRIVE UNIVERSITY R
R
N
ZOELLNER ARTS CENTER E
MULVIHILL GOLF MULVIHILL LEARNING CENTER E
H SAYRE
T G
FIELD
U E
N
O I R L S B
ROUTE 412 E
IV L I
H R T
D V U
N O
I S
S A RATHBONE HALL
R
S T
E T
U N E
P V U I U D
O I
M
R
O A
E
D M
C
K
S
N
R
I
THOMAS STREET THOMAS RAUCH BUSINESS CENTER
O
E A
T K O
INTERSTATE 78 INTERSTATE
N C
HILLSIDE AVENUE L
8
U A
INTERSTATE 78 INTERSTATE
7
P O
3
M A
E S
T
A
U
O
LEHIGH RIVER O
RYAN STREET T
R
O ◀
EAST FIFTH STREET T
-
FILLMORE STREET -
EAST FOURTH STREET
TAYLOR STREET TAYLOR
MORTON STREET
LOOKOUT DRIVE LOOKOUT H
TAYLOR GYM T TAYLOR STREET TAYLOR
R
O
CENTENNIAL II N
QUAD DRIVE QUAD E
DRAVO HOUSE V
DIALOGUE CENTER I H
T
R
R
O D
N
E N
V
I E I
R
V
A
I
POLK STREET D T
R E
E
CENTENNIAL I N
GRACE HALL I V D N
V
I
A
I
T RICHARDS HOUSE
U H R
N
R
EAST PACKER AVENUE PACKER EAST
C
U
D
O
D O
R
T
D
M
A
E E
A M
LEWIS LAB Y E E
O R
T
R S
UNIVERSITY DRIVE UNIVERSITY
R
I T
Y
ZOELLNER ARTS CENTER SAYRE E S
FIELD E
A
S R
R ROUTE 412 L
O L S
R
I
L
Y
V
E
A
S
T
RATHBONE HALL V
R
I T
EAST THIRD STREET E
U D
N
I
O
E
K U
S
RAUCH BUSINESS CENTER
O
VAN BUREN STREET
O
L COXE HALL 8
7
3
E
T
U
WEBSTER STREET WEBSTER
LEHIGH RIVER O
R
O
EAST FIFTH STREET T
-
-
TAYLOR STREET TAYLOR
MORTON STREET
WILLIAMS DRIVE WILLIAMS
LOOKOUT DRIVE LOOKOUT H
TAYLOR GYM T TAYLOR STREET TAYLOR
R
O
N
QUAD DRIVE QUAD E
DRAVO HOUSE LAMBERTON HALL V
DIALOGUE CENTER I
R
D
N
I
A
T
E
GRACE HALL E V N
V I
I RICHARDS HOUSE U R
R
D
O
D
T
E
E
M
WHITAKER WHITAKER LAB Y
LEWIS LAB E
R
T
R
E
I T
Y
S
FRITZ LAB V
A
S COPPEE HALL R
I
O S
R
L
Y
R
E A
T
V
D
I
EAST THIRD STREET
N
E
U
R
ASA DRIVE VAN BUREN STREET
COXE HALL Y
A
S
WEBSTER STREET WEBSTER
EAST FOURTH STREET
WILLIAMS DRIVE WILLIAMS ADAMS STREET ADAMS LAMBERTON HALL DROWN HALL CITY OF BETHLEHEM
Murray H. Goodman Campus ▶ COPPEE DRIVE COPPEE
McCLINTIC - MARSHALL HOUSE UNIVERSITY DRIVE UNIVERSITY WHITAKER WHITAKER LAB
PARK SINCLAIR LAB
CHANDLER - ULLMAN HALL E
SAYRE
FRITZ LAB
COPPEE HALL V
I
R
JOHNSON HALL
D
E
R
ASA DRIVE
Y
LOWER SAYRE PARK ROAD PARK SAYRE LOWER
A
S
EAST FOURTH STREET LEHIGH UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
LINDERMAN LIBRARY
DRAVO DRIVE DRAVO ADAMS STREET ADAMS
DROWN HALL
CITY OF BETHLEHEM COPPEE DRIVE COPPEE
PACKER MEMORIAL CHURCH FLAGPOLE
McCLINTIC - MARSHALL HOUSE UNIVERSITY DRIVE UNIVERSITY PARK SINCLAIR LAB CHANDLER - ULLMAN HALL
SAYRE UNIVERSITY CENTER AHY BRIDGE
F DRIVE JOHNSON HALL
NEW STREET NEW LOWER SAYRE PARK ROAD PARK SAYRE LOWER E.W. FAIRCHILD E.W. MARTINDALE LIBRARY LEHIGH UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
LINDERMAN LIBRARY
DRAVO DRIVE DRAVO
E D V A
I
PACKER MEMORIAL CHURCH O LIBRARY
R DRIVE HILL
FLAGPOLE R D
UNIVERSITY CENTER AHY BRIDGE K
Y
F DRIVE
R
NEW STREET NEW E SAYRE DRIVE
L A
E
E.W. FAIRCHILD E.W. MARTINDALE LIBRARY V
CAMPUS SQUARE I
B P
R
D
M D E E Y
T
V A
I I E
R
O LIBRARY HILL DRIVE HILL
R S
R
Y R
R
D E T
A
V K
Y I
E R S
SAYRE DRIVE N
L A
U
E V
CAMPUS SQUARE I
B P MAGINNES HALL MAGINNES
R R
D
M E
Y E
T
I E
R D
S P
R Y A R
E T
A
V P O
I S N
R U
U
MAGINNES HALL MAGINNES
R
E L
D
P L
A
I UNIVERSITY DRIVE UNIVERSITY
P O
H
R U MORTON STREET
VINE STREET VINE L
E
L MOUNTAIN DRIVE NORTH
I UNIVERSITY DRIVE UNIVERSITY
V
H
I MORTON STREET STEPS
VINE STREET VINE
E
MOUNTAIN DRIVE NORTH R
V I
STEPS D D
R
ALUMNI MEMORIAL BUILDING A
D TREMBLEY PARK D E
ALUMNI MEMORIAL BUILDING A O TREMBLEY PARK E PACKARD PACKARD LAB O R R
PACKARD PACKARD LAB R R Y Y K A K A S R R A S P A WEST FOURTH STREET P WEST FOURTH STREET E R Y E A R S Y R E A
W S MARTEL STREET MARTEL LO R E
W
MARTEL STREET MARTEL LO
MEMORIAL DRIVE WEST
D
BRODHEAD AVENUE BRODHEAD
A
WEST PACKER AVENUE PACKER WEST
O
R
K
MEMORIAL DRIVE WEST BRODHEAD AVENUE AVENUE BRODHEAD
R
A
D
P
AVENUE BRODHEAD A
To Third Street, turn left for Route 378 Route for left turn Street, Third To
E
WEST PACKER AVENUE PACKER WEST
O R H STREET H
T Y
R
WEST THIRD STREET
A
H
MOHLER LAB S
K
BRODHEAD AVENUE AVENUE BRODHEAD
EIG
R
R
E
T P A
HILLEL HOUSE P
S
P
E U
To Third Street, tur Street, Third To
W E
R H STREET H SEIDERSVILLE ROAD
n left for Route 378 Route for left n T Y
WEST THIRD STREET AVENUE BIRKEL
A H
MOHLER LAB S
▲ Asa Packer Campus
EIG R
WARREN SQUARE WARREN
E
T P
HILLEL HOUSE P
S
E U -- to route 378 -- SUMMIT STREET SUMMIT -- 378 route to -- OUTE 22
15 W
R
SEIDERSVILLE ROAD
TO AVENUE BIRKEL & PHILADELPHIA
MONTCLAIR AVENUE TO QUAKERTOWN, PA TURNPIKE HILL TO BRIDGE
ROUTE 378 ROUTE WARREN SQUARE WARREN
ELEVATION SEA LEVEL 904’ ABOVE
ROUTE 378 ROUTE -- to route 378 -- SUMMIT STREET SUMMIT -- 378 route to -- OUTE 22
R WYANDOTTE STREET
TO & PHILADELPHIA
MONTCLAIR AVENUE TO QUAKERTOWN, PA TURNPIKE HILL TO BRIDGE
VE SEA LEVEL ROUTE 378 ROUTE
ELEVATION 904’ ABO ROUTE 378 ROUTE
WYANDOTTE STREET Peer Outreach Templates for Personalization
Giving Participation
Dear ______, Replace #### with the It’s hard to believe that in ## days until we’ll be back on campus appropriate information for enjoying our ##th reunion! your reunion year. I’m reaching out to you to ask you to join me in supporting our Reunion Class Gift. I chose to give back to our alma mater, because the time I spent at Lehigh means something special to me. Lehigh taught me to embrace change, work hard, and overcome obstacles. These lessons continue to serve me well professionally and personally. It is for these reasons I give back to our alma mater. I ask you to consider adding your name to our Class Honor Roll of Donors, too. There are several ways to give: • 5-year pledge (entire pledge amount counts toward our class goal) • One-time gift • Monthly gifts • Matching gifts The easiest way to make your gift is online at give.lu/giveback. If you have questions about making your gift, please contact our Alumni Relations staff liaison, ______, at 610-758-####. Thank you again for your consideration, and I hope that you will be able to join us in Bethlehem to celebrate our reunion this May. Warmest regards,
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 16 Asa Packer Society Leadership Gift
Dear ______, Replace #### with the Our class will celebrate our ## Reunion the weekend of May 14-17, 2015. appropriate information for Our Reunion Committee is planning a spectacular weekend featuring your reunion year. class specific events, affinity activities, educational experiences, and social gatherings where we can catch up with our classmates, reminisce about our Lehigh experiences, and enjoy the University as it is today. We hope that you will make plans to attend. This year, in commemoration of our ## Reunion, let us unite to give back so that we, as a class, ensure those same opportunities are available for the future leaders of tomorrow. Our class fundraising goal is to raise $#,###,### by June 30, 2015. In order to achieve this goal, we need leaders to join the Asa Packer Society, Lehigh’s annual leadership giving society. By making a gift commitment at the Asa Packer Society level ($1,000 or more), you are providing the University the fuel to build a rigorous learning environment that challenges students to develop their character and leadership skills so that they may become the leaders in tomorrow’s complex world. There are several ways to give: • 5-year commitment • One-time gift • Monthly gifts (ongoing) • Matching gifts Please make your Asa Packer Society gift online at give.lu/giveback. If you have questions about making your gift or commitment, please contact our Lehigh staff liaison, ______, at 610-758-####. Thank you again for your consideration, and I hope that you will be able to join us in Bethlehem to celebrate our ## reunion on Thursday, May 14, to Sunday, May 17, 2015. Warmest regards,
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 17 Volunteer Outreach Recruitment
Dear ______, Replace #### with the It’s time to start thinking about our ## Lehigh Reunion! Our ## Reunion appropriate information for Committee has already begun preparing a fantastic year of celebrations. your reunion year. Fellow classmates are hard at work planning events, fundraising for our class gift, and building excitement for our milestone ## Reunion celebration. The best way to ensure we have a memorable, record-breaking reunion is for classmates to contact one another to get the vote out about our ##. I am recruiting you to be a #### reunion representative for (e.g., ATO, Alpha Phi, Football, Marching ’97). All I am asking you to do is contact fellow alums about our ## Reunion. Two important questions to ask when contacting a fellow classmate: 1. Are you joining me at Lehigh for our ## Reunion, May 14-17, 2015? 2. Are you joining me in participating in our ## Reunion Class Gift, supporting our alma mater and deserving Lehigh students? Every gift, of any size, counts! For more details about our ## Reunion, check out the #### class page on Lehigh’s new online alumni community “MyLehigh” at mylehigh.lehigh.edu/ classof#### and join our Class of #### page on Facebook, which can be found by searching for “Lehigh University Class of ####” on the Facebook site. Thanks for your help! Best regards,
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 18 Thank you Note
Dear ______, Replace #### with the Thank you for your gift to Lehigh in honor of our ## Reunion. When appropriate information for we come together as a class, we can accomplish great things for Lehigh. your reunion year. I hope to see you May 14-17, 2015, as we celebrate our ## reunion. Sincerely,
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 19 Ways to Give Gifts and commitments to your Reunion Class Gift can be made by: • Cash, checks, credit card, or wire transfer • Matching gifts • Stocks or mutual funds • Donor-advised funds or foundations Cash and checks: Checks payable to Lehigh University should be mailed to: Lehigh University Development Gift Processing 622 Brodhead Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18015 Credit Card: Call 1-866-517-1552 Make a gift online at give.lu. Wire Transfer: For wire transfers and gifts of securities, please contact Kathleen Milmine at 610-758-3179. Matching Gifts: Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees and, sometimes, retirees or spouses. These programs can double, or even triple, the size of your gift! A database listing most, but not all, companies that match gifts, as well as instructions on how to apply for the match, is available online at mylehigh.lehigh.edu/matchinggift. Stocks: For wire transfers and gifts of securities, please contact Kathleen Milmine at 610-758-3179.
All gifts made to Lehigh University are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Lehigh’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 20 Alumni Relations Staff Liaisons “We are here to support you!” Traditional Programs Team Susan Lopez Monica Timar Come Back Director, Traditional Programs Associate Director, Traditional 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, Programs • Weekend schedule and 50th reunions 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 55th, registration and 610-758-4974 60th, 65th, and 70th reunions attendance reporting [email protected] (610) 758-3136 [email protected] • Class specific details such as decorations, entertainment, student help, class giveaways and parade • Class budget and reimbursements • Transportation
Lehigh Fund Team Meghan Wolf ‘02 ‘03 Stacey Morrow Give Back Director, Reunion Giving Associate Director, 25th Reunion Lehigh Fund • Volunteer tool (alum.lu/vt) (610) 758-5585 20th and 35th reunions • Class goals, progress to date [email protected] 610-758-4399 [email protected] and honor rolls • Alumni Weekend blitzes Chad Davis Mark Ostapenko ’10 ’11G Director, Lehigh Fund Associate Director, • Class gift details such (610) 758-3137 Lehigh Fund as framed honor rolls, [email protected] 10th and 40th reunions champagne toast and check (610) 758-0205 presentation [email protected]
James Harding Jenna Paradiso ‘09 Associate Director, Associate Director, Lehigh Fund Lehigh Fund 15th and 45th Reunions 5th and 30th reunion (610) 758-5442 (610) 758-5516 [email protected] [email protected]
Karla Morales Diane Snyder Director, 50th Reunion Giving Coordinator, (610) 758-5958 Lehigh Fund [email protected] 55th, 60th, 65th and 70th reunions (610) 758-3129 [email protected]
21 Reunion Vendor Directory
Position Name Phone Email Director Susan Lopez 610-758-4974 (B) [email protected] Associate Director Monica Timar 610-758-3136 (B) [email protected] Coordinator (LUAA) Pat Jones (Alumni Band) 610-758-3134 (B) [email protected] Coordinator (LUAA) Linda Shroi 610-758-3135 (B) [email protected] Parade (Volunteer) Steve Rittler ‘99 610-280-3455 (H) [email protected] Signs (LUAA) Matt Keefe 610-758-4946 [email protected] Parade Music (Volunteer) Steve Bartosik ‘77 201-670-7828 (H) [email protected] Student Help (LUAA) Casey Sharkey 610-758-4564 [email protected] Transportation Tom Dowd 610-758-6347 [email protected] 27 Memorial Drive West 610-758-3135 LU Alumni Association reunion/lehigh.edu Bethlehem, PA 18015-3087 610-758-3316 Fax Phil Bocardi, LU Bookstore 610-758-3380 [email protected]
Costumes/Souvenirs Patrick Powers, Silhouettes, Inc. 610-559-1998
Kevin Reichenbach, Select Sales 610-974-8080 A Plus DJs & Mojo Booths 877-233-7766 Best Of Times John 610-432-7868 D.H. Productions 610-867-8349 D.J. Joe Joe Reybitz 610-691-1435 Fling-A-Things 610-258-1701 Tony C. and Associates Tony Casciano 610-838-9854 Ruben Vargas 610-908-8188
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 22 Class Account Balances As of July 28, 2014
Class Account Balance
1945 $1,144.54
1950 $376.54
1955 $340.84
1960 $986.76
1965 $593.60
1970 $552.00
1975 $3,095.64
1980 $2,726.30
1985 $2,775.77
1990 $5,009.01
1995 $405.00
2000 $1,829.91
2005 $5,811.64
2010 $9,682.04
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 23 2015 Reunion Hotel Room Blocks (All Blocks include Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
Class Off-Campus Room Blocks
1945 Comfort Suites
1950 Comfort Suites
1955 Comfort Suites
1960 Marriott Hotel
1965 Hotel Bethlehem (Includes Sunday)
1970 Holiday Inn Hellertown
1975 Hyatt Hotel, Fairfield Inn
1980 Fairfield Inn
1985 Comfort Suites
1990 Sands Hotel
1995 Fairfield Inn
2000 Holiday Inn Hellertown
2005 Comfort Suites
2010 Comfort Suites
Space is limited, so book your room early!
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 2424 Important Websites Lehigh University: www.lehigh.edu
Lehigh Giving Website: give.lu/volunteer
Class Giving Website: Replace #### with the mylehigh.lehigh.edu/classof#### appropriate information for your reunion year. Alumni Weekend Schedule: alum.lu/comeback
Volunteer Toolkit: mylehigh.lehigh.edu/lfvolunteer
alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 25