1941
As a result of circumstances beyond my control this issue of my monthly report to the class shapes up as being an unusual one in several respects. First of all, despite a brief note to Hanover advising the ALUMNI MAGAZINE office that my contribution to its April issue may be unavoidably late in arriving, I may have missed the deadline. If this turns out to be the fact, I apologize to the members of the class for having been remiss in this regard. Fortunately on only one other occasion during my eight-year tenure as your class secretary did I miss the deadline. But then a good reporter never misses a deadline. Thus the first reason for this report possibly being unusual. It may be one month late in appearing.
As previously indicated, the second meeting of your executive committee was held at the Dartmouth Club of New York City on February 27, 1964. Although the remarkable attendance at the November, 1963, meeting was not equaled, the enthusiastic response to Lou Johnstone's call of this meeting was evidenced by an excellent turnout. Once again Lou journeyed in from Cincinnati to preside over the festivities. StuSteffey again flew in from Pittsburgh to be on hand, as did Dick Hill and Ed Larner from Boston. One of the new members of your executive committee, Tom Willers, inaugurated his term of office by making valuable suggestions pertaining to the topics discussed. Also present were localites, BruceFriedlich, Dan Provost and Frank Hall.Snuffy Smith was unable to be on hand due to the fact that he was then confined to the hospital. We all sincerely hope that by now he is completely recovered from the illness that was causing his confinement. The principal item on the agenda was the 25-year gift campaign, concerning which there was a free exchange of ideas and many constructive suggestions as to how to launch this campaign with full vehemence at an early date. It was unanimously agreed that this campaign should be initiated with regional meetings at various sites to be selected for this purpose by Brace Friedlich and his committee. Tom Willers agreed to host the New York meeting, the date for which will be selected in the future to suit his convenience so that it can be sandwiched between his forthcoming business trips to South America in early April and to Japan in May.
Speaking of kick-offs, as you know, this is the kick-off month for the 1964 Alumni Fund Campaign. Once again Ed Lamer and his cohorts have the Herculean task of realizing the percentage and dollar objectives set for '41 in this campaign. On behalf of all our class agents, I urgently appeal to every member of our class to lighten their load a bit by making an early generous contribution toward the perpetuation of enviable role in higher education. This is also the month of my adieu to you as your class secretary. Little did I ever dream that I would emerge from the February 27th executive committee meeting as an ex-class officer without portfolio. Prior to the meeting of February 27, Lou Johnstone con- tacted me regarding the possibility of accepting the position of editor of a Year Book planned for our 25th reunion. Presuming that I would be ready, willing, and able to accept this new position in our class organization, Lou contacted Frank Hall about his willingness to act as my successor as class secretary. At the February 27 meeting I was reluctantly compelled to announce that I would be unable to accept the position of editor of the 25 Year Book. However, Frank had already expressed his willingness to assume the duties of class secretary. Therefore it was only logical that our executive committee would take advantage of Frank's good offices and previously displayed talent as a very capable class secretary. Besides, I am certain that a new and fresh approach to this office, particularly from one with an abundance of journalistic talent, will produce the much desired result of generating increased interest in class activities.
In parting I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the cooperation received during the last eight years from so many members of the class. I enjoyed serving the class in this capacity for many reasons, one of the principal ones being that it afforded me the opportunity to keep in close contact with many members of the class.
Thus, in closing, my thanks and farewell to all until our 25th reunion.
Secretary, 14 Dunhill Rd. New Hyde Park, N.Y.
Class Agent, 191 Commonwealth Ave., Boston 16, Mass.
