Dartmouth Class of 1980 - September ’14 Newsletter Page 1

Dartmouth Class of 1980 - September 2014 Newsletter

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Dartmouth Class of 1980 - September ‘14 Newsletter Page 2 Homecoming Weekend - October 17 - 19, 2014

Homecoming comes early this year, right at the peak of the fall foliage season in Hanover. Will you be coming to Hanover for Homecoming? If so, please be sure to reach out to your fellow ‘80’s. For your convenience, here’s a quick overview of the weekend’s planned events:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11th

NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS – 1:00– 4:15 pm Cook Auditorium, Murdough Center, - A workshop for alumni and their children. Registration Required: (603) 646-9159.

BAKER BELL TOWER TOURS - 2:00–4:30 pm Self-guided - directions and information available at front desk, main hall of Baker-Berry Library. Tours may be canceled due to weather.

BACK TO CLASS: FALL LECTURE SERIES - FROM “DEATH PANELS” TO VACCINE MYTHS: THE CHALLENGE OF HEALTH MISINFORMATION – 4:00-5:00 pm Filene Auditorium, Moore Hall - presented by DARTMOUTH NIGHT CEREMONIES – 8:00 pm Brendan Nyhan, Asst. Professor of Government. Steps of Dartmouth Hall

ALUMNI AND STUDENT PRE-PARADE BONFIRE ON THE GREEN – 8:30 pm GATHERING – 5:00 pm Tent, Alumni Gym Lawn - Get warm and enjoy GATHERING FOR ALUMNI, FAMILIES, AND some food and live entertainment. FRIENDS Post Glow Tent, Blunt Alumni Center and the ALUMNI AND UPPER CLASS STUDENTS Zimmerman Lounge - enjoy refreshments with GATHER FOR PARADE – 7:00 pm alumni from around the globe. Corner of Crosby and Lebanon streets - hope to see lots of ‘80’s marching - look for the ‘80 banner! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. PRINCETON – STEAM TUNNEL AND POWER PLANT TOUR – 7:00 pm 9:30 am Leede Arena Meet at the heating plant entrance facing Hall - limited to 30 people. This tour DARTMOUTH NIGHT PARADE – 7:30-8:00 pm takes participants into the power plant and the Along Lebanon and Main Streets, and around the steam tunnel. Dartmouth Green

Dartmouth Class of 1980 - September ’14 Newsletter Page 3 EQUESTRIAN TEAM SHOW – 10:00 am WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. PENN – 5:00 pm Dartmouth Riding Center at Morton Farm, 10 Leede Arena Laramie Road, Etna NH MENS SOCCER VS. PENN - 7:00 pm BAKER BELL TOWER TOURS - 10:00 am – Burnham Field 12:30 pm Self-guided - directions and information available GOSPEL CHOIR - at front desk, main hall of Baker-Berry Library. Dartmouth Sings! at 7:30 pm Tours may be canceled due to weather. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center

BARTLETT TOWER OPEN HOURS - 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Notes On Classmates Climb the 86 steps to the top of the 71-foot-tall stone structure built between 1885 and 1895. This news came over about 5 minutes after the last newsletter was sent out over the email BACK TO CLASS: FALL LECTURE SERIES - waves. In June, Roger WHAT FROZEN THINGS DO IN SUMMER: Glovsky opened his own IMPLICATIONS FOR GREENLAND, ANTARCTICA law firm - Glovsky Law LLC AND FUTURE SEA LEVEL – 10:00-11:00 am - and started his new web Filene Auditorium, Moore Hall - presented by Erich venture, Legal Innovations Osterberg, Asst. Professor of Earth Sciences. LLC, a website that focuses on helping businesses get NEW! FAMILY FRIENDLY SCAVENGER HUNT the documentation they – 11:00 am - 1:00pm need quickly and Roger Glovsky Small tent in front of Alumni Gym - Families with inexpensively. children are welcome to join a self-paced scavenger hunt across campus. In addition, Roger writes “I moved to Colorado Adult supervision required. with my family 5 years ago. We live in Boulder, a

special place that is socially conscious and HISTORY AND TRADITIONS TOUR – 11:30 am Meet in front of Blunt Alumni Center - take a inspiring. My son is attending an innovative walking tour of campus that explores the history of school (Watershed) that teaches real world the College. Discover how the traditions you problem-solving. I love hiking and skiing in the remember are now shaping the current Dartmouth Rocky Mountains. It's a year round play ground!” experience. Also in July, Scott Osman PRE-GAME TAILGATE - Classes of 1979, 1980 joined Good Omen as a and 1981 – 11:00-ish am – 1:30 pm director and strategist. Sphinx AD lawn across from Memorial Gym - look Good Omen is a “next-gen for the 1980 banner brand consultancy” Scott’s team provides their clients FIELD HOCKEY VS. YALE - noon “a unique, purpose-led Chase AstroTurf Field approach through leadership, strategy, design FOOTBALL VS. HOLY CROSS - 1:30 pm and program management Memorial Field - hope to see everyone in the Class to expand the capabilities of of 1980 section of the stands! agencies and internal corporate teams.” Scott Osman WOMENS SOCCER VS. PENN - 4:30 pm Burnham Field

Dartmouth Class of 1980 - September ‘14 Newsletter Page 4 JC Stahl noticed in the last newsletter mention who is a permanent resident also. Curt and I of sons and daughters of classmates who have been exchanging e-mails the last couple of graduated this past June. Well, he sent along years, hoping to get together. This year we this 3-generation picture of his father, himself finally made it happen. Curt wants to engage and his up-and-coming undergrad. JC more with our class, so he is joining the Reunion commented “Attached is a photo taken on Planning Committee.“ Father's Day this year of my father, class of '52; me, class of '80, and my son (not grandson - And co-president Cameron Crone Bilger wrote son), potential class of I-don't-even-want-to-do- a great article recently on the power of social the-numbers.” To catch up more with JC, go to networking, and specifically LinkedIn. Check out his blogspot at http://jc- the article published at Examiner.com, at http:// spacepoet.blogspot.com/. www.examiner.com/article/secrets-to-success- silicon-valley-social-networking-with-linkedin? cid=rss.

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Jay L. Stahl III ‘52, JC Stahl ‘80, Becket Stephens Stahl ‘?? Back in March, Gretchen Kruysman was named the director of marketing for Johnny’s Selected Seeds, in Fairfield, Co-president Brian Boyer writes “I had an Maine. Gretchen writes “I'm impromptu get-together in Jamestown, RI with loving life here in Maine… our classmate, Curt Richardson. Curt is retired lots of sailing and skiing. now (since age 49!), so for the last seven years, My son and daughter are after he sold his wine retail business in Newport, now both graduated from which he had been operating for 15 years. Curt college. Hooray! Just got is a permanent resident of engaged to a wonderful Jamestown, a small island father of 3 from Yarmouth, Gretchen Kruysman sandwiched between Maine. Newport and the western mainland of RI. People A bunch of us former field hockey, lacrosse and drive right over it on their squash jocks got together on the Cape in June. way up to the Cape without I had a great time and lots of laughs seeing even noticing, for which the Carol "Krunch" Krensky Houston '80, Ellen Jamestown residents are Curt Richardson "Rems" Remsen Webb '80, Annabelle Canning thankful. '81, Jenny "Toolin" McAuliffe '81, Danielle Dyer '81 and Colleen Bartlett 79.” Congratulations on I was out there on vacation visiting my father your engagement, Gretchen!

Dartmouth Class of 1980 - September ’14 Newsletter Page 5 In July, Richard Voos was named the Assistant Jon Snider sent this note Provost for Planning, Assessment and along from his Colorado Accreditation at Simmons College in Boston, Springs, CO home - ”My wife MA. Richard has been at Cheryl and I were in Hanover Simmons since 2011, this June for the graduation of having moved over after 10 our daughter, Vivian years in similar roles at ‘14. Recently we’ve been back Babson College. Also in for the graduation ceremonies July, Richard was named of Kevin ‘10 and Erik ‘11, and Jon Snider the Board Chair at the will shortly begin the Christa McAuliffe Regional impossible task of finding hotel rooms in early Charter Public Middle Richard Voos June for Michael ‘16, who is currently enjoying School in Framingham, MA. his sophomore summer. We’ve been so fortunate keeping the Dartmouth connection In April, Dave Lightle was alive with our children, and it’s been a lot of fun selected as the C.E.O. of getting back to Hanover so often after an even Wright Brothers USA/Wright longer time away.” Four kids graduating from Brothers Worldwide, looking Dartmouth??? WOW!!! after the licensing of the Wright Brothers name. I’m sure you all noticed in the Dave offers “It is a rare July 2014 Speaking Of event in one's professional Dartmouth email the faculty life when the family of two profile on our own Susan of the most famous guys Dave Lightle Ackerman. Susan does a who ever lived entrusts you with their family Q&A on the Phenomenon of name. Yet, that is the challenge that the Wright Religion - you can check out Family has bestowed upon my partners and me. the profile at http:// While the licensing side of our business is up now.dartmouth.edu/2014/07/ Susan Ackerman and running, we have embarked on a new susan-ackerman-80-on-the- mission to create our own line of The Wright phenomenon-of-religion/. Brothers branded products. It's time to fly high!” On Saturday, September Earlier this year, Maria 6th, Lynn Carman Bodden Basescu was named the participated in the Madison Executive Director of the (CT) Triathlon - her first Next Stage Arts Project. triathlon event. Lynn writes Maria writes “We just “it was a SPRINT tri! Much received a $370,000 grant shorter and more do-able, from ArtPlace America, and such a good experience national recognition for our in the training. First open project to build rural Maria Basescu water swim I got a jellyfish community cultural revival. in the face! Guilford (CT) is My work, as Executive Director, is to lead our beautiful and idyllic, work is Lynn Carman Bodden organization's programming of music, theater, challenging. Looking forward to when this job is spoken word and film events, working in close done and I can move into the house Peter and I collaboration with area partners including just bought in the historic Stockade schools and cultural organizations.” neighborhood of Schenectady (NY).”

Dartmouth Class of 1980 - September ‘14 Newsletter Page 6 And our most recent news The Parker A. Small Class of 1980 Award comes from Andy Beran recognizes members of Dartmouth College’s and Tricia Nast Beran - Class of 1980 who have worked for the greater “Just wanted to report that good, whether professionally or as a volunteer. we celebrated two big While Dartmouth’s spell on us remains, the events in August - the birth Parker Small Award is intended to recognize of twins (one boy and one activities in and about the wider world outside of girl) to our daughter Shana Hanover, rather than Dartmouth activities and and her husband Justin - philanthropy, or Class of 1980 contributions. and the engagement of our other daughter Miriam to Bill. The Award will be given to a classmate or Busy month - and hard for classmates whose work, whether professional or these elderly grandparents volunteer: to keep up with the pace.” The Beran Grandkids  Made a significant impact in their community or field of endeavor. The Parker A. Small Class Of “Significant impact” may include 1980 Award incremental change, as well as change more broadly felt; or The Class of 1980 is pleased to announce the Parker A.  Advocated for or advanced social justice, Small Class of 1980 Award. in areas including, by way of example, This award will be given for equal rights, anti-poverty, hunger the first time to one or more elimination, peace, or anti-violence; or deserving classmates at our 35th reunion in 2015, and  Targeted efforts to benefit humanity in thereafter at reunions or fields such as the environment, other significant class education, or health, or; events. A committee (consisting of Geoff Parker A. Small III  Inspired others with their example of Edelson, Kal Alston, Bruce Duthu, Susan servant leadership; or Fagerstrom, Bill Goodspeed, Wade Herring, Tom Marek, Lisa Shanahan, Katie Currier  Expanded the body of human knowledge. Small, and Ellen Remsen Webb) has set the award criteria (below) and will vet all nominees. Priority will be given to classmates who have worked quietly without previous recognition. Classmates should submit their nomination(s) to Persons who have been elsewhere Geoff at [email protected], along with acknowledged may also merit selection for the supporting information as to why the nominee Parker A. Small Class of 1980 Award so that the should receive the award. Please submit the Class of 1980 can express its affirmation and nomination by October 20, 2014. Any of the gratitude. committee members are available to answer classmates’ questions about this exciting award, Mini Reunion News an opportunity to honor Parker’s memory and to honor each other. Metro Boston Area - On July 14th seven classmates gathered together to participate in a PARKER A. SMALL CLASS OF 1980 AWARD golf tournament in Danvers, MA. The seven

Dartmouth Class of 1980 - September ’14 Newsletter Page 7 included Curt Palmer, Joel Chansky, Barry (including Trustees Bill Helman and Denise Ryan, Brian Wicks, Stan Smith, Curt Flight Dupre). and Bruce Daniels. During the Friday night dinner, classmate Joe Curt Palmer writes “We all were attending the Mannes was selected the Treasurer Of The annual Milliman golf outing at Ferncroft CC as Year for classes out 26 years or more. Joe has guests of Joel Chansky who is a consulting been our class treasurer since 2005. Over the actuary in Milliman's Boston office. Can't say past 10 years, Joe is thorough, focused and much about the golf (at least personally!), but we professional, yet is also easy to work with, all had a great time visiting and getting caught making “numbers” fun and understandable. Joe, up. We figured we'd send this now, well in your selection was overdue! advance of our 35th reunion, so no one would be shocked at how old we all look!” I don’t Random COW Observations - As I was sitting on know, from my perspective, I think this is a a bench at the northwest corner of the Green on young looking group of guys! Friday afternoon, two things struck me. First, looking around all four sides of the Green, it dawned on me that the scene looked just about identical to what it looked like during our time at Dartmouth - the four sides of the Green are truly timeless … something that virtually all classes alive today share.

The second thing that struck me was the number of students walking from the Hop to their dorms with Amazon (and other) boxes in their arms. When we went to Dartmouth, we shopped downtown or in West Leb and carried our treasures home in bags. Today’s students shop on the internet and carry their treasures back to their dorm rooms in a great mound of Curt Palmer, Joel Chansky, Barry Ryan, Brian wicks, Stan Smith, corrugated! Curt Flight and Bruce Daniels Here’s a note from our co-presidents, Cami and Brian, summarizing the great weekend: Class Officers Weekend Dear Classmates: The weekend of September 12th-13th was Class Officers’ Weekend, where a number of your It is hard to believe that this is our fifth year as co- class executive committee members travel to Presidents attending Class Officers' Weekend in Hanover and learn what’s new at the college and Hanover. We spent nearly three days in Hanover and what’s coming down the pike. Attending on your were joined by fellow Executive Committee behalf this year were Brian Boyer, Cameron members: Merle Adelman, Joe Mannes, Cathy Crone Bilger, Merle Adelman, Joe Mannes, McGrath, Dave Bumsted, Regina Ketting, Lisa Cathy McGrath, Lisa Shanahan, Katie Laud, Shanahan, Katie Wiley Laud, Eric Pfeiffer and Rich Rich Akerboom, Dave Bumsted, and yours "Boomer" Akerboom. In the short time we were on campus, we can safely say that the college is re- truly, Eric Pfeiffer. A number of other ’80’s energizing itself along several very exciting were in town for the COW sessions, as well dimensions. First of all, for those of you who may not

Dartmouth Class of 1980 - September ‘14 Newsletter Page 8 have been up in Hanover in, oh, the last 34 years, format for the first time in 20 years. We are there are numerous changes to the campus partnering up with the '79's and '81's. Planning for geography. The Hanover Inn has been completely our class activities has already begun under the renovated (Kudos to our own Denise Dupre, who auspices of Cathy McGrath, who has agreed to be with her hospitality industry background, provided our Reunion Chair, demonstrating once again her Trustee oversight of the project.) The end result is deep affection for our class and the college. She has truly stunning and a must-stay for anyone passing rallied a "brain trust" which includes Katie Wiley Laud through town. Numerous new classroom buildings and Lisa Shanahan to assist her in the planning of and dormitories have sprung up like mushrooms this gala event. We know that many of you have around campus in the intervening years, some with volunteered to help out with the reunion effort...and familiar names--Kemeny, Haldeman, Maclean. There thank you all for that. Reunion works best as a full- is the new Black Family Visual Arts Center south of class effort, so if you have a desire to reconnect with the Hop and the just-opened Dartmouth your alma mater, now is a great time to volunteer for Entrepreneur Network (DEN) Innovation Center also any of a myriad of tasks, large or small, to help out south of the Hop across the street from the Motor Cathy and her team. Even something as simple as Lodge. Buildings that may look familiar on the helping us get current e-mail addresses is vital. We outside are now very different on the inside, e.g. the guarantee there is a role that intersects with your Class of '53 Commons (aka Thayer Dining Hall), interests and your talents. To see how you can Baker Library, and Webster Hall (now the Rauner contribute, please e-mail Cathy at Library for rare books.) But despite all these [email protected]. changes, the college retains its endearing New England "look and feel" that all of us loved during our We would be remiss in not mentioning the award of tenure there. Class Treasurer of the Year to Joe Mannes. Joe has been a ten-year steward of our class's finances and The "internal" landscape has changed also with the received the award for his years of service and his arrival of President Phil Hanlon, now beginning his commitment to share his knowledge of best financial second year on the job. (Kudos to Bill Helman who practices with other, particularly younger, classes. led the presidential search and has now stepped up Thank you, Joe, for all that you do for the Class of as the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees, of 1980! which John Rich is also a member.) Phil has wasted no time in making his mark, launching Moving We hope with this brief update, we have been able to Dartmouth Forward, a well-publicized initiative to convey to all of you a multitude of reasons for you to face head-on the challenging task of ending high-risk come to Hanover next June to attend our Reunion, at and harmful behaviors. The focus is in three key the very least to rekindle friendships and re-discover areas: sexual assault, extreme drinking and making Dartmouth! Dartmouth a more inclusive place for students of all backgrounds. These are issues facing universities Forever Green, across the country, not just Dartmouth. However, at Class Officers Weekend, many officers discussed Brian Boyer and Cameron Crone Bilger (on behalf of the frustrating perception that Dartmouth garners the Class of 1980 Executive Committee) more than its fair share of negative publicity in the popular press on these topics. We are optimistic that once the behaviors have been mitigated favorable The Generous Class of 1980 press will ultimately follow. nd rd August 2 and 3 were the dates for this year’s So with all that is changing, we urge you to pay a Pan-Mass Challenge, the 35th time this annual visit to Hanover in the coming year and experience event to raise funds for Dana-Farber to combat an evolving Dartmouth campus. What better cancer has been held. opportunity to do that than by attending our 35th reunion next June! This reunion year is particularly For those of you not familiar with the Pan-Mass exciting, as the college is returning us to the "cluster" Challenge, this is a bike ride from Sturbridge,

Dartmouth Class of 1980 - September ’14 Newsletter Page 9 MA to Provincetown, MA – a 188 mile bike ride! Association. . . . I'll bet there are many folks out The PMC was started in 1980, and has grown there who do fundraising rides, walks or runs - from a modest event to the PMC we know today, Meg LePage did one a few years ago - right which featured over 5,500 riders and raised $39 around our last reunion.” Million in 2013. Chris Harris – “I no longer ride the PMC due to just not being able to raise enough money. :-(. Classmate David Teplow mentioned his Instead, I am regularly one of the mechanics at participation on LinkedIn, and that made me the Dighton Rehobeth lunch stop on Saturday! wonder how many other classmates were Besides the PMC, I participate as a rider in two involved in the PMC, either as riders, volunteers American Lung Association rides each year too.” or donors. What I found was that our class is very involved in a number of events – we truly Charlie Moore – “I wasn't able to do it this year, are a class that cares and believes in giving but have in the past. It is an incredibly moving back and helping others! Some of the great experience.” comments I received back include: Maria Basescu – “I haven't ridden the Pan- David Teplow – “With generous donations to Mass Challenge, however I am once again riding Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in honor of my the century in Vermont's Harpoon ride to benefit ride, I would certainly include classmates Merle the Vermont Food Bank, coming up on August 9. Adelman, Tom Cammann and yourself as Love the cause, the way the ride is organized, having participated. TC also sent me a moving the camaraderie, the whole enchilada. I think it's letter about two cancer victims who he was close worthy of note.” to, along with two bracelets that memorialize them, which I wear as reminders of why events Kevin Boyle – “I haven't done the Pan-Mass but like the PMC matter so much.” I did the Best Buddies Boston to Hyannis ride in May. It's another great charity event.”

Way To Go, Class Of 1980!

Tidbits on Dartmouth

In September, U.S. News & World Report published a listing of the Top 10 Best Value Schools - schools providing the highest quality education at the lowest possible price. Dartmouth finished in the Top 10 for the National David Teplow and members of Team Deb Universities category (listed alphabetically), along with 5 other Ivy’s. Check out the reporting

at http://www.usnews.com/education/best- Merle Adelman – “David beat me to the "punch." Ron and I are regular supporters of colleges/articles/2014/09/02/2015-best-colleges- David and several other friends who ride preview-top-10-best-value-schools?int=9f7208. annually. This is the bike fundraiser that started it all, and has grown to raise $40 million over the Class of 1980 35th Reunion two day weekend. David and his family team raise an incredible amount of money every year Our 25th reunion was a smashing success; our and we are happy to help. Of course we do our th annual ride on behalf of the American Diabetes 30 reunion broke records! Yet while we were proud of awards from the College for both

Dartmouth Class of 1980 - September ‘14 Newsletter Page 10 reunions - “record setting attendance,” etc., etc., 35th Reunion Year. To give, you can go to: etc. - what many of us felt, the most, was the www.dartmouthcollegefund.org or contact Merle energy and joy of invigorated old and new Adelman by phone at 978-925-9624 or by email friendships. Those of you who have been to one at [email protected]. of the major reunions can relate … there’s nothing quite like rekindling all those great connections from our four years on the Hanover plain. The chance to catch up with classmates that we may have fallen out of touch with over the years is just unmatched!

Cathy McGrath, our Reunion Chairperson, writes:

SAVE THE DATE! Our 35th reunion is Friday June 19th through Sunday June 21st, 2015, with a handful of pre-reunion events on Thursday the 18th. The ‘79s and ‘81s will be re-uning at the same time - their reunion chairs are Charlie Vieth ’79, Ellen Oppenheim ’79, and Rick Silverman ’81 - and we are planning some joint events with both classes. A note from our Gift Planning Chair Regina Ketting Have ideas for events, sessions, or recreation? Hints on your favorite brew or bites? Want to At Class Officers’ Weekend help with the planning (which, so far, has been on September 13th, I great fun!) Contact Cathy McGrath presented the Ford Whelden at [email protected]. '25 & Robert Kaiser '39 Award to Gift Planning Your Dartmouth College Fund Chairs-of-the-Year Peter Palin '61 and John Damon Calendar is on the Way! '61. The Class of ‘61 added 10 new members to the Watch your mail for the 2015 DCF calendar. Bartlett Tower Society (BTS) Experience the seasons as they unfold – and all last year, bringing class the memories that go with them. Check off the membership to 43. Bravo! days until our upcoming reunion in June! Kudos, too, to the 25 classmates in ’80 whose Your gifts to the Dartmouth College Fund names appear on the BTS honor roll. The support every part of the Dartmouth experience, College greatly appreciates your thoughtful including financial aid to ensure that the best support through bequest intentions and life students can always afford to choose income plans. BTS recognizes alumni, parents Dartmouth. The DCF supports experiential and friends who have thoughtfully planned for learning for all, and an education that helps Dartmouth in their estate plans. For most students make an impact in the world. planned gifts, there is no minimum gift size.

Please consider a generous gift in this, our The 35th reunion is fast-approaching and, like

Dartmouth Class of 1980 - September ’14 Newsletter Page 11 the ’61’s, our goal is to add 10 BTS members by new monies contributed to the fund has June 30. Contact Laura Alexander, Associate exceeded the actual scholarship needs for Director of Gift Planning, at Freshman Trips. Thus the Executive Committee [email protected] or (800) with the support of the college decided to 451-4067 with confidential information about change the charter of the fund slightly and add your charitable gifts. Laura is knowledgeable, additional uses for the fund including the efficient and easy to work with, and she stands payment of general first-year trip registration ready to help ’80 reach a total of 35 BTS fees and, if additional funds remain, for general members. DOC purposes. (Note that no more than 5% of the total available LVB fund corpus can be spent Remember that you can qualify for BTS in any one year.) We feel that these changes membership by including a bequest provision for honor the original intent of the fund and Laurie's Dartmouth in your will or trust, designating commitment to the DOC. If you have any Dartmouth as a beneficiary of your retirement questions about these changes to the LVB fund, plan or life insurance policy, or establishing a feel free to contact your class co-presidents, charitable gift annuity, with a deferral period; Brian Boyer ([email protected]) or Cameron fixed payments start at age 65. Crone Bilger ([email protected]).

Dartmouth's Legal Name: The Trustees of Dartmouth College Electronic '80's

Dartmouth's Federal Tax ID#: 02-0222111 Our Class of 1980 group on LinkedIn.com continues to grow and we now have 228 Thank you for giving thought to this fantastic way classmates in the group! And our Facebook to express appreciation for your Dartmouth group is up to 128 classmates. We’re looking to experience! I will be attending the annual BTS grow our presence in this venue, as well. It’s a reception at the Hanover Inn on November 19 great place to catch up on what’s new with old and will bring back more news then. Enjoy a friends! beautiful autumn! Now, Our Plea ... this newsletter is Laurie Van Buskirk Fund about you. Your classmates want to hear about what you're up to, what you’ve been up to, what The Executive Committee your kids are up to … and yes, what your grand wanted to communicate an kids are up to. Please feel free to drop us a line important change to the anytime and we'll be sure to share your news Laurie Van Buskirk Fund. and your thoughts with all our classmates in the As a reminder, the Laurie next issue of the class newsletter. Van Buskirk Fund was conceived as a way to Forever Green, honor the memory of our Eric Pfeiffer classmate, Laurie Van [email protected] Buskirk, and her passion for the . Proceeds from the fund have been used to pay scholarships for incoming freshman who need additional financial support to participate in a first-year trip. In recent years the amount of

Dartmouth Class of 1980 - September ‘14 Newsletter Page 12 Rich Akerboom

Board Of Trustees Chairman Bill Helman

Treasurer Of The Year Joe Mannes

Brian Boyer

Class Officer’s Weekend - Sept. 12-13, 2014

Front Row—Merle Adelman, Lisa Shanahan, Joe Mannes ….. Back Row—Cathy McGrath, Denise Dupre, Rich Ackerboom, Brian Boyer, Cameron Crone Bilger, Dave Bumsted, Katie Laud