Alumni Council Meeting

The Dartmouth Alumni Council met for its annual fall session at the Dartmouth College Club, New York city, Friday, October 81. The following members were present: New England States Guy C. Richards Arthur A. Adams Carl F. Woods Middle and Southern States Warren F. Kimball Richard Remsen Edwin R. Bartlett Central States John R. Childs Western States Paul W. Loudon Leigh C. Turner Rocky Mountain and Pacific States William W. Grant, Jr. Elected by Class Secretaries Joseph W. Worthen Allan M. Cate John R. Burleigh Members by Virtue of Official Relation toAlumni Philip S. Marden Sidney C. Hay ward Lemuel G. Hodgkins Elected by the Council William J. Minsch Frederic H. Leggett Wright Hugus

Former members who were present for part or all of the meetings included: C. B. Little '81, E. W. Knight '87, C. G. DuRois '91 and J. R. McLane '07.

Following the roll call, the executive committee report was called for and in behalf of this committee, the president of the Council, Mr. Leggett, reported that the question of the eligibility of Morton C. Tuttle '97 for another term as trustee of the College, although he had served one term and part of another, had been referred to the committee. According to the constitution of the Association of Alumni, "No alumni trustee shall serve for more than two consecutive terms of five years each." Mr. Tuttle was chosen trustee in 1924 to fill the unexpired term of H. H. Blunt whose term, had he lived, would have expired in 1926. Mr. Tuttle was elected trustee in his own right in 1926. This term expires in June, 1931. The executive committee reported its decision to be that the constitution shall be so construed as to permit a second additional full term for Mr. Tuttle. Notice of his eligibility was submitted to the nominating committee. Formal approval by the Council of this decision being in order, it was

VOTED: TO endorse the decision of the executive committee declaring Mr. Tuttle eligible for re-election as trustee.

The report of the nominating committee was called for and upon ballot following discussion, Mr. Morton C. Tuttle was chosen as the Council's nominee to succeed himself as trustee for a term of five years beginning June 30, 1951.

Report of the Alumni FundCommittee

The Alumni Fund committee is headed this year by William J. Minsch '07. In reporting for his committee, Mr. Minsch outlined the plans for the coming Fund campaign for which several innovations are contemplated. This excellent report proved to be very interesting to members of the Council who regard the operation of the Alumni Fund as one of the Council's most important functions. Discussion followed the report.

Mr. Minsch said that the quota would be left at $135,000, subject to approval of the Council. The 1931 campaign will not begin until April 1 and will end as usual on June 30. In connection with the question of expense of operating the campaign, Mr. Minsch asked for the approval of the Council in deciding this question according to what the situation may be next spring when the campaign begins. He gave assurance that expenses would be kept as low as possible, following the procedure of Alumni Fund committees in past years. In making advance plans for the campaign, Mr. Minsch said that he had been guided a good deal by the methods used in previous campaigns and he expressed his appreciation in having the continued services of Mr. Robert C. Strong, who has served as secretary of the Alumni Fund committee in three previous campaigns.

Mr. Minsch asked for ratification of appointment of three class agents as listed below. Upon his motion, it was VOTED: That the 1931 Alumni Fund quota be set at $135,000. That the appointment of the following class agents be ratified: H. W. Allen 'BO, C. C. Hills '05, A. J. Scarlett '10. That endorsement be given to the report of the Fund committee.

Report of the Committee on AlumniProjects

Mr. Hugus in reporting for this committee said that the question of reunions had been called to his attention. He stated that in his opinion, although he had not had an opportunity to consult his committee about the question, the third reunion was not justified as a formal class reunion at the Commencement season. In view of the small attendance at third reunions and the inadequacy of their programs owing to the brief time given to reuning by members of the class, he felt that consideration should be given as to whether or not these should be continued in the future.

It was decided to leave these questions to the committee for further investigation and the secretary was requested to bring them to the attention of the Secretaries Association at its next meeting.

The Selective Process

Mr. Leggett, as president of the Council and director of the alumni participation in the selective process, stressed the importance of this feature of the Council's work. He called the attention of members to the program for the year and urged the various committees in charge of this work to organize their interviewing early and to submit reports promptly.

The Boston Pow Wow

Mr. Burleigh outlined plans for the Pow Wow which will be held in Boston next fall at the time of the Stanford-Dartmouth game to be played in the Harvard Stadium, November 28. He said that because of the concentration of Dartmouth alumni in Boston and vicinity as well as in nearby sections of New England, it was expected that the Boston Pow Wow would be the largest gathering of alumni ever held.

Communications

The secretary stated that a communication had been received from Hans Paschen '28 requesting approval of the Alumni Council for the projected organization of the Dartmouth Outing Club of Boston. This was referred to the committee on alumni projects which, after consultation with the chairman of the Alumni Fund, was instructed to act with power.

The president of the Council reported that a letter from Henry W. Litchfield proposing the establishment of a Daniel Webster Memorial Association, had been referred to him. The sentiment of the Council seemed to be that this should be discussed by the executive committee and reported upon at a later meeting.

Dartmouth Club Guests

At this point the Council adjourned to luncheon as guests of the Dartmouth Club. During the luncheon Jackson L. Cannell '19, head coach of football, spoke informally and answered questions put to him by members of the Council.

Afternoon Program

Mr. Hodgkins first spoke briefly on the accomplishments of the Athletic Council during the past few months. He was followed by Halsey C. Edgerton '06, treasurer of the College, who distributed copies of the recently published financial report for the year 1929-30 and then explained several interesting items contained therein. He answered questions asked by members of the Council.

President Hopkins was the final speaker on the program. He discussed informally current policies and plans of the College and, as usual, his talk proved to be the high spot of the meetings.

F. H. LEGGETT '9B Who presided at the meeting of the Alumni Council in New York October 31