82 News and Views Fall 2012 The post-reunion issue Those of you who made it to our 30th reunion in June know what an epic weekend it was. This issue starts with those events and moves us beyond to the beginning of our second 30 years as Dartmouth alumni. --The Editors 30th Reunion Recap The great Class of ’82 has done it again. A record-setting 273 classmates gathered in Hanover for four spectacular days of reunion festivities June 14-17. The early summer weather was perfect, the food and drink were superb, the panel discussions were lively, and the band rocked the class tent into the wee small hours – long after much younger alumni classes had quieted down for the night. We were entertained by the unbelievable Dartmouth Aires, fresh off their inspiring second-place run on NBC’s The Sing-Off. And we joined our honorary classmate, President Jim Kim ‘82a, at a reception on the President’s lawn on Webster Avenue. Reunion was a chance to revisit old haunts and take part in activities that we enjoyed during our college years. Of course, we also caught up with old friends – classmates who knew us well during our Dartmouth days, and who still seem to “get” us better than most of the people we’ve met in the past three decades. The Dartmouth Aires astounded us during one of The festivities began early for the our class dinners. 1 82 News and Views hardy souls who made it to Mt. Moosilauke on Thursday morning. After the traditional Stomp performed for all reunion classes on the Green. Seussian breakfast of green eggs and ham at the Ravine Lodge, several crews of ‘82s converged on the summit on one of the most stunning days ever. Back in Hanover, there were almost too many programs and activities to choose from. Highlights included three symposia convened by our classmates: ● The Creative Process. We heard ‘82s in the Outgoing Class President Matt Hoffman and motion picture, documentary, and television incoming Class President Cathy Judd-Stein at Dartmouth President Kim’s reception for industries discuss the creative process and how the Class of 1982. we can use our ACT II to tell our stories to a broad audience. Speakers were Dave Hamlin, Joe Reinkemeyer, JJ Hanley, and John King, with Tee Lotson serving as moderator. ● Act II. We were inspired by ‘82s who have changed careers, as they discussed how they took the road less traveled to pursue their passions. Speakers were Melissa Cook, Cathy Green Solomon, and Peter Feer, with Tom Daniels serving as moderator. ● MOJO: How to Get It...Keep It...or Get It Back If You Lost It. We were wowed by renowned executive coach Marshal Goldsmith, Ph.D. (who was introduced by his client, President Jim Kim), and whose ideas pointed the way for us to make the most of our next Act. President Jim Kim’s Friday evening reception for our Class was a highlight of the Reunion. Presiding over reunions for the last time before leaving Dartmouth to lead 2 82 News and Views the World Bank, President Jim Kim graciously welcomed us at a reception on the President’s lawn. We presented him with a framed poster bearing our original ‘shmen book photos (with his own picture inserted), emphasizing the special bond between our class and its most prominent honorary member. Tee Lotson, Jim Kim, Eric Miller, Matt Hoffman, John Hastings, and Jim Vahey at President Kim’s reception on the lawn of the President’s residence. Apart from our Class activities, ‘82s took part in many other programs presented by the College. These included an address by President Jim Kim, a performance on the Green by the Broadway troupe Stomp!, a workshop on navigating the college admissions process, academic open houses, a variety of outdoor activities led by the Dartmouth Outing Club, and offbeat activities like a tour of the College’s steam tunnel. Reunion concluded with a moving memorial service at Occum Pond for our classmates who have passed away. The spirit was captured in an opening song of praise by Kevin and Darlene Thorne; choral selections featuring Philippa M. Guthrie, Denise Clements, Jenny Chandler Hauge, Matt Hoffman, Sarah Melcher,Kate Pesek Sackman, Cathy Smith Sherry, Beth Johnston Stephenson, Bernie and Karen Thompson, the Thornes, and Priscilla Tuttle; and Julie Hahnke’s performance on bagpipes. 3 82 News and Views Kelly Dixon Cooper, Corinne Heyes, Sally Adnopoz Gendler, Ann MacAffer, Lillian Cousins Giornelli, Sharon Flynn McClymonds, Karen Masterson Dienst, Gina Kunz Podlesak, Laura Dobbin, Susan Burkhardt, Ron Lohner & Vaune Dugan. We proved it all night! Classmates held it together after a long beer pong extravaganza (left) and at the class tent Sat. evening/Sunday morning (right). Many thanks to class agents Kate Pesek Sackman, Patrick Viguerie, and Jonathan Baker for bringing out the best in us. And kudos to reunion chairs Eric Miller, Jim Vahey, John Hastings and Tee Lotson for bringing so many of us together for a spectacular celebration. As your new class newsletter editors, we want to help keep that spirit alive. We’d like to hear from all of you, including ‘82s who did not make it to the 30th Reunion. At each of the reunions we have attended, we have paused with friends to talk about absent classmates who we wished were with us. Whether or not you were in Hanover in June, please consider this newsletter a way of reaching out to other ‘82s and letting us know what’s new in your lives. We’d love to hear from you at [email protected] and [email protected]. And remember to join the Dartmouth College Class of 1982 Facebook page, which is an all-purpose bulletin board just for 82‘s and our family members. – Michael Berg and Dianne Vogel Vazquez 4 82 News and Views Our class rocks! Our Reunion’s Record-breaking Stats With 273 classmates in attendance, we shattered the previous record for a 30th reunion (224, set by the Class of 1980 two years ago). Our enthusiasm was matched by our generosity. We raised nearly $6.2 million for the College, more than any other class. In recognition of our efforts, our Class received three awards from the College: ● The Class of 1938 Award for raising the largest dollar total of any reunion class this year. ● A Roger C. Wilde ’21 Award for extraordinary achievement in setting a new 30th Reunion dollar record. ● The Class of 1960 Award for the greatest commitment to financial aid. This award recognized our sponsorship of 41 Dartmouth College Fund Scholars. Class of the Year and President of the Year Awards As if all this weren’t enough, on September 28 the Class of 1982 won the annual Class of the Year Award for Dartmouth College alumni classes 26 or more years out of college. Not surprisingly, a large and enthusiastic group of class officers was on hand to accept the award at Class Officers Weekend. The award citation recognized that “a talented, devoted, and hard-working executive committee paved the way to a banner 30th Reunion year for the entire class. With officers in Boston, Shanghai, Los Angeles, and everywhere in between, communication was key. Master juggler and multi-tasker president Matt Hoffman tirelessly kept it all on track with conference calls and email exchanges that nurtured the sense of fun and fellowship of volunteering for 1982.” The numbers tell the story. The College praised our class for: ● A record-setting $6,158,176 30th Reunion gift to the Dartmouth College Fund. ● Ten Mini-Reunions around the United States. ● Four online newsletters. ● A pay-it-forward dues program that allows us to pay dues six years in advance. ● Dartmouth Alumni Magazine columns featuring 87 different classmates. ● A 30th Reunion that pulled out all the stops with food, festivities, and friends. ● Too-many-to-count birthday emails and cards sent to classmates. ● 12 Bartlett Tower Society members. 5 82 News and Views ● Our ongoing class project funded with an almost $14,000 gift that supports current students as they lead year-long projects with Upper Valley nonprofits. To top it all off, Matt Hoffman was honored as Class President of the Year. The College noted that under Matt’s leadership, “the Class of 1982 has done some amazing things. We suppose the ’82’s success with you at the helm should be no surprise: You are a consummate entrepreneur, having successfully started and run several businesses, and you have volunteered tirelessly for Dartmouth and your other alma mater, Milton Academy, before your election as class president. Nonetheless, your achievement as a leader is remarkable, and you have earned our recognition and admiration today.” From Our Class President Happy Fall Everyone: Trying to fill big shoes may sound like a cliche, but (with great humility) I will be living it. As your newly elected class president, it was very exciting and so nice to see Matt's extraordinary commitment and leadership recognized. Luckily, Matt will be offering our class lots of continuing support as our Alumni Council Representative and Co-Webmaster. Congratulations, Matt! Well earned, well deserved! Launched by the enthusiasm and energy of our 30th Reunion (it was fun, wasn’t it?), your new Class Officers are off to a great start. Fourteen of us (a record turnout) made our way to Hanover for Class Officers' Weekend to learn how best to support our class and advance our core values. Our class mission is “to enrich the relationship of the members of the Dartmouth College Class of 1982 with one another and with the College.