1936

Let's get right down to business—with the Treasurer's Report submitted during Reunion by Jacko Morrison:

It is with pleasure that this brief financial report is submitted to the Class of 1936 at its 10th Reunion, held in Hanover from July 4 to 6, 1947. The condensed financial statements and summary covers the 5-year period between the sth and 10th Reunions.

During this period, dues were collected for the first time since the senior tax was collected back in 1936. For the most part during each of the past five years, the same men have paid their dues and it is hoped that in the future the rest of the class will give their financial support to the common purpose. Approximately 65% of the class are paying dues, which is about average for all classes; but this percentage could easily be raised with a bit more cooperation.

All graduates, under the 100% plan, have been receiving the ALUMNI MAGAZINE each year. For the past two years, in addition, all non-graduates have likewise been receiving the MAGAZINE. In this respect, 1936 has been commended for this policy of furthering greater interest and participation of non-graduates. The problem for the next five years is to obtain a greater participation of those paying dues.

In general, the financial condition of our class is sound and strong. As there were no extraordinary expenses during the past five years, and as all expenses were kept at a minimum, a substantial amount has been added to surplus. Our expenses have been and will continue to increase gradually each year.

During the past four years, informal contributions amounting to $828 have been received for the Class of 1936 Memorial Fund. During the coming year, a Memorial Fund Chairman will be appointed and further policy will be defined after consultation with the College. (ED. NOTE: In accordance with the wishes of the class, as expressed in a motion passed by the reuning group, the Executive Committee has appointed a Class Memorial Fund Chairman—AI Gibney. Al is currently investigating the various ins and outs and, before too long, will outline possible programs from which the class can select the one it wants to pursue.).

Following is a condensed 5-year Profit and Loss Statement:

Income

Dues Memorial Fund NET PROFIT

$6,112.50 828.00 $6,940.50 $2,553.88

Expenses ALUMNI MAGAZINE Subscriptions Publicity Expenses Postage for Bills General Expense of Secretary General Expense of Treasurer Class Officers' Meetings Expenses Miscellaneous Gen'l Expense

$3,492.25 98.52 265.00 130.40 132.92 160.00 107.53 $4,386.62

The treasurer at this time wishes to thank those men who have been filling the position of. secretary and also the executive committee for their cooperation. To all those men who have sent in their checks each year, many thanks; and it is hoped that an even greater number will participate in the future. Respectfully submitted, (signed) John E. Morrison Jr.

As a man who has worked consistently hard and long for our class, Jacko deserves the thanks—from us all. Undoubtedly, Jacko would consider our continued support-and prompt payment of dues now being collected —thanks enough.

The business meeting is adjourned in favor of some news ....

Down North Carolina way, Chuck Richards and Louise Cooke are scheduled to be married on September 28. Bob Prentice, who so informed us, will be an usher at a small wedding. Chuck is on the staff of the Duke Hospital in Durham Also in Durham is BobBright, now president of Cardinal Products, Inc. The firm was organized about six months ago to manufacture and distribute chemicals and plastics in the mid-South And over in Greensboro, Fred Cleaves is Branch Claim Manager for American Mutual Liability Insurance Co. For all we know, the above trio may have already gotten together and formed a '36 group. It's an idea!

Speaking of '36 groups, the welcome sign is out every Monday noon at the Frances Bell Inn, 12 East 48th St., N.Y.C. "Regulars" at these luncheons include Boyce Price, DaveFox, Dink Gidney, Ed Brooks, Bob Prentice,Dick Vail, Paul Lynch and yours truly. We've had guest appearances from Ed Higbee, BobButton and Bill Niss—prior to his going up to join the Bath, Maine, Iron Works.

Thanks to Frank Curtis' mother, we learn that Frank has been commissioned a first lieutenant in the regular army. Currently, he has the temporary rank of major, as the Assistant Chief of Air Traffic Section, in Wiesbaden, Germany. By this time, his wife Marjorie and young Andrew have joined him.

The reason why Curt Comstock couldn't make Reunion was that on June 10 he left Federal Telephone and Radio Co. to join International Standard Electric Corp., N. Y. As a member of their executive department, he has to stand by for trips abroad. Conceivably, he may now be in Bombay, Beirut or Bahia Blanca. We'd enjoy receiving some mail, foreign or domestic, for Curt's confirmation.

Jack Patrick, back with his dad in the lumber business in Portland, Oregon, sends greetings. He claims a humdrum existence; he confesses, however, that ten days during the summer at Lew Mars ten's Lake Tahoe retreat gave him the most magnificent time of his life. That's a good recommendation, Lew. Any details?

Is it true what "they" say that Bob Morris is out of California politics? that Art Atkinson is still winning golf tournaments?.... that Bill Tollman had the lead in a Broadway show? .... that Bill Wyman is back in Concord, Mass.?.... that Fred Daily, back in Cambridge? We'd all like the answers—and news, lots of it.

And that does it for now Please drop us a line.

THE SAGE OF SPORT, Whitey Fuller '37 casts a sharp eye over this year's football squad as they work out on Memorial Field.

Secretary, c/o Karelsen, Hotel ißradford 210 W. 70th St., New York 23, N. Y. Treasurer, Bank of New York 48 Wall St., New York 5, N. Y.