Alumni Council Meetings

The Alumni Council met for its June meeting in Hanover on Friday, June 14, the following members being present: New England States

Maurice S. Sherman '94 Victor M. Cutter '03 Guy C. Richards '96

Middle and Southern States D. Basil O'Connor '12 Clarence W. McKay '93

Central States

Henry McK. Haserot '10 Jess B. Hawley '09

Western States Paul W. Loudon '14

For the Faculty Craven Laycock '96

Elected by Class Secretaries Luther B. Little '82 James R. Chandler '98 Joseph W. Worthen '09

Members by Virtue of Official Re-lation to the Alumni Philip S. Marden '94 Eugene F. Clark '01 Lemuel G. Hodgkins '00

Elected by the Council Frederic H. Leggett '98 Allan L. Priddy '15 William J. Minsch '07

There were also present at one of the sessions Messrs. Edward J. Trowbridge, '81, Clinton H. Moore '74, Wesley G. Carr '84, and Robert L. Burnap '94, former members of the Council.

Announcement of the election of new Councilors was made as follows:

New England States Arthur A. Adams '94

Middle and Southern States Richard Remsen '12 Central States Robert B. Keeler 'XI Western States Warren S. Carter '10 Rocky Mts. and Pacific States Edgar W. Hiestand

REPORT FROM THE ATHLETIC COUNCILLEMUEL G. HODGKINS '00

In reporting for the Athletic Council Mr. Hodgkins presented a tabulated statement of the receipts and disbursements for the year and the records of the various athletic teams.

As usual football was the only sport showing a surplus and from these receipts all the other sports were carried during the year. Among the noteworthy athletic achievements of the year was a championship in tennis, a tie for the. championship in baseball in the triangular league, and winner of the mile relay at the meet in Philadelphia. Among the important items of disbursement was that of $34,000 for recreational activities, the Athletic Council having relieved the college entirely of this expense.

Mr. Hodgkins also discussed the coaching situation particularly as it concerns football and the needs of the athletic interests in the College which still include a covered hockey rink and an addition to the Gym to accommo- date handball and other in-door sports.

REPORT ON THE POW WOWJOHN E. CHILDS '09

Although unable to be present at the Council meeting Mr. Childs submitted a report on the operation and effect of the Pow Wow held in Chicago, in November, 1928. The report covered the mechanics of the preparation and handling of the Pow Wow, and some observations on the program and the results of the meeting. Concluding his report Mr. Childs writes: "Mechanically I think the Pow Wow was a distinct success. Everything was carefully planned and everything was run off as planned. It's a question in my mind whether a Pow Wow should be run in connection with a football game. I believe a Pow Wow can be made to stand on its own feet and instead of devoting two hours of one morning to discussing the college problems, shouldn't these problems come in for more serious thought? Of course in dealing with a large crowd, amusement must be interspersed at regular intervals. This gives a nice balance between work and play. Say the Pow Wow itself lasts two days with sessions in the morning and afternoon of each day and a certain amount of time for round table discussion. Wouldn't that give a chance for more enlightenment on the real problems of the College?"

Following the presentation of this report it was VOTED: That the Council express its sincere appreciation to the Chicago Association for its work in bringing through to a conspicuous success a Second National Dartmouth Pow Wow.

PRESERVATION OF DARTMOUTH MATERIAL

Mr. O'Connor raised the question of whether the Council might be of assistance in preserving for the College, documents, publications, pictures, or other material that would be lost to the college otherwise. Such material is frequently offered for sale and while the Library is informed of the opportunity and frequently takes advantage of it this is not always possible for financial or other reasons. It was believed that a committee having authority to confer with the Librarian might occasionally be of valuable assistance in procuring such material and it was VOTED: That the president of the Council be authorized to appoint a committee to confer with the Librarian of the College for the purpose of rendering assistance in obtaining Dartmouth material if such assistance were desired, and that the committee be empowered to take such action as may be necessary.

Further discussion showed it to be the consensus of opinion that members of this committee need not necessarily be members of the Council.

FORM OF ELECTION BALLOTS FOB COUNCIL

The secretary raised the question of whether a change should be made in the form of the ballots used in connection with Council elections. It has not been the custom in recent years to include any matter on these ballots except the name, class, and residence of the nominees. Discussion in the Council showed the general opinion that with the increasing size of the alumni body and the consequent lack of acquaintance or information on the part of many regarding the nominees, some biographical information on these ballots is necessary and desirable. It was therefore

VOTED: That the nominating committee be instructed to prepare a questionnaire for the use of nominees and for the compiling of such biographical notes as may be necessary.

INFORMATION FOB GRADUATING CLASSES

A suggestion made by Mr. Priddy and considered by the executive committee met with so much approval by that committee that it was referred to the meeting of the Council with recommendation that it be approved. The suggestion had to do with the effort that might be made to inform classes now graduating of the alumni activities and opportunities presented by the College. The larger classes of the present day require a more conscious effort than has been the case in the past. And it is doubtless the case that a large proportion of the recent graduates have only a vague idea of the alumni processes and organization. The proposal at the end of the discussion was that the members of the graduating classes receive a cordial letter from the president of the Council accompanying or followed by an attractive booklet or series of pamphlets acquainting men with the alumni organization.

Among the suggestions which might be covered are the following: (1) alumni class organization, (2) local alumni associations, (3) the nongraduate as a member of the Dartmouth family, (4) the Alumni Council, (5) alumni trustees, (6) the Athletic Council, (7) the ALUMNI MAGAZINE, (8) Alumni cooperation in the selective process, (9) the Alumni Fund. The suggestion met with unanimous approval and the opinion was generally expressed that such a pamphlet, if prepared, might be circulated to great advantage among the whole body of alumni in the first year and after that be confined to each graduating class. Following the discussion it was

VOTED: That the committee on alumni projects be requested to prepare such a booklet to be referred on completion to the executive committee with authority to act after consultation with the President of the College and the trustees.

DARTMOUTH EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION

The secretary referred to the constantly increasing demands on the funds of the Dartmouth Educational Association, and the needs for increased resources. The extremely useful and valuable character of the work being done by this organization was recognized and it was

VOTED: That the Educational Association be authorized to increase its membership by one hundred new members.

Go TO COLLEGE DAYS

During recent years the Alumni Council has accepted the responsibility of representing Dartmouth College on occasions held by schools, Y. M. C. A's, or other organizations which desire to interest the youth of a given locality in a college education. Question had been raised as to the importance of this representation and the desirability of continuing it. It was recognized that in some cases the work was trivial or even undignified but it was also felt that some occasions of this kind were of such importance in a community that lack of Dartmouth representation might be misunderstood and harmful to the college.

The general feeling appeared to be that a council member would be qualified to judge in his own locality as to whether the College should be represented on any given occasion. And also his opinion should be asked as to whether a councilor or other alumnus were competent to represent the College or whether it should be done by someone from Hanover who was familiar with the technical requirements of the College which might be a subject of discussion. The general consensus of opinion was that the secretary should send to members of the Council, in the fall, a letter outlining the situation and asking them when consulted about representation of the college on the so-called "go to college days" that they advise the College whether or not it should be represented and if so whether the representative should be someone from Hanover, or away from the College.

ALUMNI COMMENCEMENT EVENTS

Concern was expressed at the increasingly small number of alumni present at the Commencement events particularly affecting alumni, notably the meeting of the Alumni Association and the Alumni Luncheon. The changing character of Commencement and the growing tendency of alumni to leave Hanover on Sunday or Monday makes this diminishing attendance perfectly intelligible. It was believed, however, that some rearrangement of the program might tend to improve the situation, and it was

VOTED: That the executive committee be asked to consider the matter of diminishing alumni attendance at the alumni events of Commencement week, and to report to a later meeting of the Council.

REPORT, OP THE ALUMNI FUND COMMITTEE F. H. LEGGETT '98

For the Fund Committee Mr. Leggett described the campaign which was just drawing to a close. He expressed himself as hopeful for meeting the quota which was $15,000 in excess of the quota for 1928. The committee has been successful in keeping its overhead at a very low figure and yet without affecting the efficiency of the campaign. The tabloid mailing pieces containing names of contributors have been two of the features of the year and have proved effective. It has been decided this year to issue the Fund report at an earlier date than heretofore. Previously this has had to await the report of the treasurer of the College to contain the details of accounting. These details will now be omitted from the Fund report and reference to them can be had in the report of the treasurer. This will make it possible for the Fund report to appear by the middle of September. On the date of the report, June 15th, a total of $95,832.75 had been received from 4493 contributors. On that date last year the total was $87,000 from 3933 contributors; the average gift being $21.33 as compared with $22.12, in 1928. Mr. Leggett also emphasized, as in his previous talks on the Fund, the importance of having the mailing pieces appeal to the younger alumni who now compose the bulk of the alumni body.

Following the report it was VOTED: That there be applied to the Wil- liam Jewett Tucker Fellowship for the year ending June 30th, 1929, $1,000. That the balance be apprppriated to apply on current expenses of the College and as an addition to the permanent endowment fund in such proportion as the Fund Committee may approve after the final figures for the year, both for the Fund and the College, are available.

It was likewise VOTED: That appointment of an executive secretary of the Fund for the year 1929-1930 be deferred pending consultation with Presi dent Hopkins and that ratification be asked by the Council later.

It was further VOTED: That the appointment of William P. Coles '29 as class agent for 1929 be approved.

It was finally VOTED: That there port of the Fund Committee be accepted and approved and that the Council express its appreciation of the valuable and effective work done by the com- mittee in the present campaign.

REPOBT OF COMMITTEE ON THE SELECTIVEPBOCESS

VICTOR M. CUTTER '03

Reporting for this committee Mr. Cutter showed the increase in effectiveness since the Council has assumed responsibility for the work in a rise of 37% to 87% of reports received from committees in the last six years. A few of the districts, however, still show a situation in. which more organization or greater persistence will show a higher percentage of returns. Councilors, whose term of service is ending, were asked to give such assistance as might be possible to their successors inducting them into this very important aspect of council work.

The report referred to the reason for sending the first mailing of blanks on December first so that boys away at school might be interviewed in their home towns during Christmas vacation and also commented on the constantly smaller proportion of applicants reported on unfavorably but without recommendation on this point. The form of the blanks seems to meet with general approval and will not be altered for the next year.

DINNER SESSION

At this point the council adjourned for its annual dinner in College Hall. It was fortunate in having President Hopkins present, as in past years. Following the dinner Mr. Hawley spoke briefly on the football situation as it stands at present at Dartmouth and in other colleges. He expressed his complete approval of the coaching staff as engaged for next fall and asked for the same support for the staff that he had been fortunate in securing during his own term of office.

President Hopkins then discussed informally some of the matters which concern the College at the present time. He told of the development in the curriculum as it is affected by the comprehensive examinations and dealt at some length on the new institution of Senior Fellows which is going into effect this year for the first time. As usual, this meeting with the President formed the high spot in the Council sessions. Following the dinner the meeting adjourned until nine o'clock on the following morning.

REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Reporting for the committee Mr. O'Connor presented the following names of officers and committees for the year 1929-1930:

President—Victor M. Cutter '03 Vice-President—Allan L. Priddy '15 Secretary—Eugene F. Clark '01

Executive Committee V. M. Cutter '03, chairman A. L. Priddy '15 E. F. Clark '01 F. 11. Leggett '98 L. G. Hodgkins '00

Fund Committee F. H. Leggett '98, chairman P. S. Marden '94 W. W. Grant, Jr., '03 W. J. Minsch '07 R. Remsen '12

Nominating Committee A. L. Priddy '15, chairman C. W. McKay '93 E. F. Clark '01 V. M. Cutter '03 W. J. Minsch '07

Committee on Alumni Projects P. S. Marden '94, chairman W. T. Sumner '98 J. W. Worthen '09 W. S. Carter '10 A. M. Cate '20

Committee on Schools G. C. Richards '96, chairman E. M. Hiestand '10 W. P. Kimball '11 R. B. Keeler '11 I. W. Carpenter, Jr., '15

Committee on Undergraduate Affairs J. R. Chandler '98, chairman A. A. Adams '94 J. B. Hawley '09 J. R. Childs '09 P. W. Loudon '14

It was then VOTED: That the secretary cast one ballot for the nominations as presented. The following election, nominations, and appointments Were also acted upon favorably:

Election

F. H. Leggett '98 as a member of the Alumni Council for three years from June, 1929.

Nominations

Nathan C. Lenfestey '13 to the Associa- tion of Alumni as a member of the Athletic Council for three years from June, 1929.

A. L. Priddy '15 to the Association of Alumni as a member of the Council on Stu- dent Organizations for one year from June, 1929.

Appointments J. R. Chandler '98 as a representative of the Alumni Council on the Council of the Council of the Dartmouth Outing Club.

On the motion of Mr. Chandler the following resolution was unanimously carried.

RESOLVED: That in the conclusion of membership in the Council of four councilors, Maurice S. Sherman, D. Basil O'Connor, Henry McK. Haserot and Luther B. Little, this meeting wishes to place on record its appreciation of their service to the Council through their faithful attendance at its meetings and their constant and helpful activity in its affairs. They leave the Council the stronger as a result of their labors which have increased the effectiveness of its work and their fellow-members lose with regret their active association in Council affairs.

FALL MEETING Of THE COUNCIL

It was then VOTED: That the Alumni Council hold its fall meeting in New York, on November 1, 1929.

The meeting then adjourned.

CLARENCE G. MCDAVITT 'OO, Newly Elected President of the Alumni Association