Alumni Council Meets in New York
The Alumni Council met for its fall meeting in New York on Friday, November 1. In the absence of President Cutter the meeting was opened by the secretary who called for the nomination of a chairman pro-tem. The nomination of Philip S. Marden '94 was made and there being no other nominations he was duly elected.
The following members responded to the roll call: New England States Guy C. Richards '96 Arthur A. Adams '94 Middle and Southern States Clarence W. McKay '93 Warren F. Kimball 'XI Richard Remsen '12 Central States Jess B. Hawley '09 John R. Childs '09 Robert B. Keeler '11 Western States Paul W. Loudon '14 Warren S. Garter '10 Rocky Mountain and Pacific States William W. Grant, Jr. '03 Edgar W. Hiestand '10 For the Faculty Craven Laycock '96 Elected by Class Secretaries James R. Chandler '98 Joseph W. Worthen '09 Allan M. Cate '20 Members by Virtue of Official Relation to theAlumni Philip S. Marden '94 Eugene P. Clark '01 Lemuel G. Hodgkins '00 Elected by the Council Prederic H. Leggett '98 William J. Minsch '07
Among former members there were also present at some time during the sessions: Edward K. Woodworth '97, Thomas W. Streeter '04, Clarence C. Hills '05, Warren C. Agry '11 and D. Basil O'Connor '12.
NOMINATION OF ALTJMNI TKUSTEK
The first business before the meeting was the nomination of an alumni trustee to succeed Edward W. Knight '87 whose first term expires in 1930. The Nominating Committee, following the regular procedure, had proposed three names for the consideration of the Council. After discussion a ballot was taken resulting in the nomination of Mr. Knight to succeed himself for a term of five years from June 1930.
ELECTION TO THE COUNCIL OF THKEEMEMBEBS-AT-LABGE
At the meeting of the Alumni Association last June action was taken amending the constitution of the Council and giving it the authority to elect six members-at-large in place of three as formerly. The Committee on Nominations had given consideration to this election at a meeting held in October and with a view to electing not only members who would be able to render valuable service to the Council but also those who owing to their residence had less likelihood of election as geographical representatives, proposed the names of John W. Pearson 'll of Concord, New Hampshire, for a term of one year, Arba J. Irvin '02 of Tulsa, Oklahoma, for a term of two years, and Wright Hugus '13 of Wheeling, West Virginia, for a term of three years. Following discussion of {he report of the Committee and the general policy involved in the election of members-at-large, it was moved and
Voted: That the secretary cast one ballot for the names as presented.
REPORT OF THE ALUMNI FUND COMMITTEE
Mr. Leggett as chairman of the Fund Committee made a statement relative to the fund campaign just closed and outlined the forthcoming campaign. He called attention to the fact that the report of the Fund for 1928-29 has already appeared much earlier than in previous years, though of necessity in somewhat abbreviated form.
It has been the constant attempt to lower the operating ratio for the expense of the campaign. Thus, in 1987 the operating ratio was 7.1, in 1928, 9., in 1929, 5.8, and it is suggested that for the current campaign a ratio of 5.4 be aimed at. To effect this there will be some reduction in the mailing pieces with the emphasis, as last year, being placed on the younger classes. For the classes from 1914 to 1929 seven mailing pieces will be used, and for the classes older than 1914, four mailing pieces. A description of the literature to be sent out was then given and samples were displayed for the information of the Council members. In the consideration of the total amount to be raised it was felt that a slightly larger sum than last year could be raised with some revision of the quotas, and it was
Voted: That the goal for 1929-30 be placed at $135,000.
It was also
Voted: That Robert C. Strong '24 be appointed Executive Secretary of the Alumni Fund.
It was likewise
Voted: That the appointment of the following class agents be approved: James W. Newton '86 Oliver S. Warden '89 Alfred E. Norris '94 Selden C. Smith '97 Augustine L. Heywood '99 Harold E. Foreman '09 Kingsland T. Rood '18
In conclusion Mr. Leggett spoke of the excellent work done during the past two years by Sidney C. Hay ward, the retiring Executive Secretary, and it was moved and
Voted: That the Council express its appreciation of the faithful and effective work performed by Mr. Hayward as Executive Secretary of the Fund from 1927 to 1929.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Alumni Commencement Events
At the June meeting of the Council the Executive Committee had been asked to consider the Commenc,ement events in which alumni were chiefly concerned with a view to their possible improvement. These events include the alumni luncheon on Tuesday, the meeting of the Alumni Association on Monday afternoon, and the presentation of the Fifty-year Class which has of late years been held in the Tent on the Campus. The Executive Committee in reporting on its deliverations considered: 1. The continuation of the events as at present.
2. The transfer of the luncheon to Monday noon with the incorporation of the meeting of the Alumni Association and the reception to the Fifty-year Class.
3. Changing the Tuesday luncheon to a Monday breakfast, also with the incorporation of the other alumni events.
The Executive Committee was unanimous in feeling that if there were no alternative to a Tuesday luncheon this had better be abandoned. The Committee likewise felt that it should be transferred to Monday with the incorporation of the other alumni events, a majority of the Committee inclining to a breakfast rather than a luncheon. It was therefore so reported to the Council and full discussion was had. The final conclusion, however, favored a Monday luncheon rather than a breakfast and it was moved and
Voted: That it is the strong opinion of the Council that the alumni luncheon should be transferred from Tuesday to Monday and that the meeting of the Alumni Association and the presentation of the Fifty-year Class be combined with it.
The secretary was further requested to bring these views to the attention of the trustees.
A Memorial Tablet in American LegionBuilding, Paris
The secretary presented a letter referred to him by President Hopkins from LieutenantColonel Francis E. Drake, relative to an invitation to Dartmouth to place a tablet in the building in Paris which has been erected as a memorial to the Commander-in-chief, Officers, and men of the American Expeditionary Force in the World War. The cost of this tablet was estimated by Colonel Drake at $2,500. After discussion, and without arriving at any conclusion as to what action should be taken, it was moved and
Voted: That the matter of a memorial tablet to Dartmouth men in the American Legion Building in Paris be referred to the Executive Committee for consideration and report at the June meeting of the Council.
BOSTON POW WOW IN 1931
The secretary then read a letter from John R. Burleigh, secretary of the Boston Alumni Association. The Executive Committee of the Boston Alumni Association propose a Pow Wow in Boston on the occasion of the football game between Dartmouth College and Stanford University in November, 1931. As a tentative program it is proposed that the Pow Wow begin at noon with a luncheon on Friday, November 27, to continue with a session in the afternoon and a banquet in the evening, to be followed on Saturday by informal reunions in the morning, the football game in the afternoon, and a dinner dance in the evening. There was a discussion of the proposal including frequent reference to Chicago and the two successful Pow Wows which have been held under the auspices of that association. It was then
Voted: That the Council endorse the project of a national Dartmouth Pow Wow in Boston on the occasion of the football game with Stanford University in November, 1931.
REPORT OF THE ATHLETIC COUNCIL
Speaking for the Athletic Council Mr. Hodgkins covered in his statement, finances, the new hockey rink, the football coaching staff and the report of the Carnegie Foundation. The receipts for the year were $820,000 of which $265,000 came from football. The disbursements were $305,000 of which $230,000 were required for the various athletic organisations, $38,500 for recrea- tional activities and $17,000 for the develop- ment of additional recreational facilities. The hockey rink is estimated to cost $60,000 and will have a seating capacity of 1,700 spectators with standing room for 1,000 more. The anonymous donor has filled a very large gap in the athletic equipment of the College.
In expressing his appreciation of the football staff and his confidence in them, Mr. Hodgkins said: "Everything indicates that the new staff is working well and effectively and it has given us much satisfaction to see how promptly and naturally Jack Cannell has assumed our football leadership, demonstrated his administrative capacity and impressed the Council, the coaching staff, and the squad with his capacity and eminent qualification for the job."
The section of the report discussing the Carnegie Report was of particular interest and significance. Like all others connected with the College, Mr. Hodgkins was at a loss to understand how some of the charges made in the report could get the serious credence of any investigator.
In conclusion he said: "There is no avenue of financial aid from the College or from its friends open to an athlete that is not also available to a non-athlete, and the application of a prospective athlete for entrance or for aid is subject to closest scrutiny. As to organized proselyting, there isn't a Dartmouth man of whom I know, either in or out of our organization, who would undertake such a task.
"We desire and believe that we have representing us in athletics only men who are in college of their own free will and to avail themselves of the educational opportunities that the college gives. We believe that our athletes will meet any sensible test along these lines.
Mr. Hodgkins then outlined the policy of the Administration, Athletic Council and coaching staff of adhering to its purpose of not permitting the proselyting or subsidizing of athletics and making certain as far as possible that no athlete should ever misconstrue the natural interest that all alumni have in seeing men arrive at Dartmouth.
The report occasioned prolonged and interesting discussion in which the conclusions of Mr. Hodgkins were upheld by those who were familiar with the college processes from various angles. After discussion it was moved and
Voted: That the report of the Athletic Council be accepted and placed on file.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THESELECTIVE PROCESS
In the absence of Mr. Cutter, the chairman of the Committee, the report was made by Mr. Clark, the secretary. An outline of the Selective Process calendar was given, stressing the important dates and urging that members of the Council make their reports to the secretary on the personnel of their investigating committees. The importance of interviewing during their Christmas vacation at home applicants who were away during the rest of the year at school was also stressed. No vital change in the system as in vogue for the last two years is proposed but the constant attention of members of the Council is urged to improve, if possible, on the very excellent record of last year when reports were received on 87% of the applicants. In the discussion the question was raised as to whether members of the Council could be notified at the same time as the applicants regarding rejection or admission and the secretary was requested to consult with the Director of Admissions on this point. After the report was made and discussion on it completed, it was moved and
Voted: That the report of the Committee on the Selective Process be accepted.
It was further
Voted: That the Committee be givenauthority to assign territory for the investigation of applicants to new members of the Council elected at this meeting as may seem desirable.
At this point the meeting adjourned for luncheon at the Hotel Plaza where "the members were the guests of Messrs. E. K. Hall, T. W. Streeter, W. J. Minsch, and D. B. O'Connor. The opportunity to meet with former members of the Council and other alumni resident in New York was thoroughly appreciated.
REPOKT ON THE OUTING CLUB
Following the luncheon the meeting re assembled and the report on the Outing Club was made by Daniel P. Hatch, Jr., '28, re- cently elected full-time comptroller of the Outing Club. He told of the recent developments in the Club, including the plans for loop trails with shelters to accommodate those who desired some of the real hardships and satisfactions of hiking, the prospects for the winter sports team, the use and development of the Outing Club House given by the class of 1900 and the general financial condition of the Outing Club. Following this report there was discussion on how the alumni might best assist the Club and Mr. Hatch stated that an extension of the list of sustaining members would be most welcome. The expenses of the Outing Club have had to be pared down to the minimum and any additional income could be used to good advantage in the construction of a toboggan slide, development of winter carnival, and added equipment. It was then moved and
Voted: That the Outing Club Council be given authority, without further reference to the Alumni Council, to canvass a selected list of names for the purpose of increasing the number of sustaining members of the Club.
BOOKLET ON ALUMNI OBGANIZATION
At the June meeting of the Council a proposal was made that the Alumni Council might well prepare a booklet containing information concerning alumni organization and alumni contacts with the College. The proposal was approved and the matter referred to the Committee on Alumni Projects to carry out in consultation with the Executive Committee. For the Committee on Alumni Projects Mr. Marden reported that the material had been prepared, had been read by the two committees concerned and undergone some revision before being finally approved by the Executive Committee. The booklet covers under the title, "Post-Dartmouth, " an introductory section and brief chapters on the following: The government of the College; the Alumni Council; the Athletic Council; the Alumni Fund; class organization; and the ALUMNI MAGAZINE. While the length of the booklet prevented its being presented in toto to the meeting, the general content was approved and it was moved and
Voted: That the manuscript entitled "Post-Dartmouth" be referred to the Executive Committee with full power to deal with it as may seem most expedient.
MEETING WITH PRESIDENT HOPKINS
The members of the Council had been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to hear President Hopkins discuss the state of the College. 'Speaking informally he told of the present financial condition of the College and its budget of over $2,000,000 which, while failing to balance by over $150,000, it was confidently expected would be met by the Alumni Fund and economies in administration. He told likewise of the development of the plant, and using the Baker Library as an illustration, showed how the needs of the College have been met as they arose. He referred to the faculty as preeminently a teaching faculty and expressed gratification at the constantly growing academic recogni- tion which the College is receiving. Although stating his conviction that there was an his- torical obligation as well as a moral obliga- tion to the community to consider seriously the restoration of the medical degree to the Medical School training, and a similar obli- gation to the Thayer and Tuck Schools to maintain their degrees and curricula, it was not to be inferred from this support that there was any weakening in the desire to make of Dartmouth preeminently an undergraduate college rather than a university. He also spoke of the possible desirability of rounding off the course of instruction with a Master of Arts degree which should be a fitting climax and natural corollary to the four years' Undergraduate course.
Reverting again to the physical plant, President Hopkins told of the improvements which were gradually being made in the old buildings and the fortunate fact that colonial architecture, which is plainly called for in the setting of Dartmouth, is also the most economical and most satisfactory. Our colonial dormitories cost on the average $2,100 per man to construct, while the Gothic type costs $7,500 to $9,000 per man and has the further disadvantage of usually requiring artificial lighting even during the day.
In concluding his remarks the President discussed at some length the Carnegie report, a discussion in which many members of the Council joined. Following this discussion the chairman expressed to the President the appreciation of all those present at this opportunity to learn of the problems and development of the College.
It was then moved and
Voted: That the Council express its deep appreciation to Messrs. Hall, Streeter, Minsch, and O'Connor for their cordial hospitality on the occasion of this meeting.
Finally, it was moved and
Voted: That the spring meeting of the Council be held in Hanover on Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14, 1930.
The meeting then adjourned.
