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As I write this article for the June issue, we are in the midst of the '77 Fund drive. I hope, by now, all of you have given, since the Fund ends on June 30th. If, for some reason, you haven't, you can still contribute now and receive credit for the tax-deductible contribution to the College in calendar 1977. However, as far as the Fund is concerned, it will apply to the 1978 Fund drive.
I must tell you that there are precious few bits of news left about you and other classmates. After the publication of this column, I have no "new" news. During the next two months, while you're laying out on the beach or enjoying the northern woods or just relaxing at home, drop me a note. Don't make it a big issue; just a couple of words of news, etc.
Earl Glazier, who is in Singapore with Citibank, spent more than a little time writing an article for Business Times earlier this year. Earl, you remind me of an advertising man. I quote him: "Is a bank manager primarily a manager and secondarily a banker or vice versa? The answer probably depends upon which audience the bank manager is addressing at a given point in time." Now that's diplomacy, Earl. But 1 like even more the way he ended his column, entitled "One Man's Week": "Another week of generating a few thoughts, managing some priorities, rendering an occasional decision and handling the routine paperwork which leaves me a little time to manage the more difficult opportunity - my family." Earl, best of luck - with your column and your family.
When it comes to managing priorities, think of Dick Sameth who has just become the president of the board of trustees of the United Fund of Westfield (N.J.). This year, the fund reached its goal of almost $300,000 which is distributed among 15 member agencies. Now Dick will have to start establishing some real priorities so that he can surpass that goal next year. Good luck, Dick.
Speaking of new officers and promotions, we've got a couple to share with you. Herb Finch has been named manager of tax research and planning for Stauffer Chemical Company. As such, he is responsible for research and analysis of legal ramifications of current tax laws. Herb, don't those laws change everyday? Thank goodness you have the Bay Area to live in with your wife Gail so that you can maintain some sanity!
Ross Farrar has been named to the newly-created position of director of operations for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. He is totally responsible for the planning, construction and operation of all new and existing facilities. In previous years, Ross had worked as an independent consultant for the museum. Ross, with those kinds of responsibilities, do you think wife Nancy will ever see you?
Harry Shaw has done it again. You know, he's been with Huffman Manufacturing for almost eight years. Now he's become a group vice president and company officer. Harry will assume responsibilities for the company's bicycle business - from Ohio to California. He will be located at corporate headquarters in Dayton, Ohio. Harry, what's your new address in Ohio? If you don't have time, have Phoebe drop us a note!
Barclay Wellman has been elected president and treasurer of Wellman Brothers, a company which specializes in high quality interior design from coast to coast. It should, by the way, come as no surprise that his brother Arthur '55 was elected vice president and treasurer. Barclay is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers, the Appraisers Association of America, and is a board member and secretary of the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Interior Designers. Obviously, Barclay, you're doing quite well in your industry. Now, how about a little design work on the Class!
A couple of quick personal notes: Stu Mackler called me a couple of months ago to say "hello." He's living in Radford, Va., and, as reported earlier, is teaching at VPI. And congratulations to Mal Swenson who married Jolanta Maria Vojtek in Concord, N.H., last December. Mal, welcome to the club. (It sounds strange for me to say that - after only five months of marriage myself!)
Let me fill you in on some bits of College news: In an editorial of The Dartmouth is said, "The need for social alternatives at the College has been a topic of prominence in the past few terms. Welcome, then, to Dartmouth's first sorority chapter. We trust that the establishment of Sigma Kappa will be of benefit to women and men campus-wide."
Also, in case you didn't read about it, the Board of Trustees decided unanimously not to allow the Big Green 'football team to travel to Japan to play Grambling College - all expenses paid. "The reason: they didn't feel "the game was an appropriate project for Dartmouth football." Everyone has their opinion!
At the beginning of last month, the long-awaited Ma Thayer's Pub opened. And, days later, for no related reason, Hal's Restaurant announced it will close in June after 25 years of service in the Hanover area.
Finally, the Board of Trustees approved a $67 million gross budget for next year - $5 million over last year. They also set the guidelines for a five-year capital funds drive with a goal of $160 million.
It's this kind of escalation in cost that the College faces. And it is within that framework that any contribution we have made (or will make) becomes that much more important.
That's it, gang. Let's hear. And have a great summer.
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