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Back in January, Pat and I went to a Boston Hub Club luncheon of Dartmouth alumni and had the privilege of hearing Jean Kemeny speak about her book It's Different at Dartmouth, AMemoir. When it came out last fall, we ordered a copy and read it before the talk so that we could better appreciate the enormous variety and scope of her role at Dartmouth in a "job that is ill-defined and barely understood" as the wife of a college president. She told her story with humor, verve, and imagination and made us realize that the difference at Dartmouth is the leadership that is brought by a loving, loyal, luminous partnership that could not be achieved by one person alone. It is a delightful book and highly recommended for many meaningful insights into our beloved College on the' Hill that cannot be gleaned from any number of alumni returns or other visits to the campus. So I urge you to go to your local bookstore and buy or order a copy. It's published by the Stephen Greene Press, Brattleboro, Vt. 05301.

Speaking of reunions, you should have received your reunion giving letter by now from Reunion Chair Moose Rowan and Head Class Agent John Leggat. I hope that you will give it serious and thoughtful consideration before filling out the pledge card and returning it. In the last paragraph of the letter, they mention that ur 35th reunion is just a little over four months away (now just a little more than two) If you haven't signed up for our 35th (June 9, 10, and in nlease give it immediate consideration!

Joan Portman (Mrs. William C.) was among ten recipients of the Cincinnati, Ohio, Enquirer's women-of-the-year awards, selected for outstanding contributions to the Greater Cincinnati community. Among her many activities have been service on the board of trustees of the United Appeal agency Home Aid Service, whose purpose is to provide homemaker service for the elderly and chronically ill in their own homes. She also serves on the board of Hospice, using her experience in developing new social programs to assist in helping individuals who are suffering from terminal illnesses to die with dignity. She is an active supporter of the Historical Society of Warren County, Playhouse-in-the-Park, and the Cincinnati Antiques Festival, which she has chaired. Joan is also a director of the Better Business Bureau, president of the Town and Country Garden Club, a docent at the Cincinnati Art Museum, and vice chair of the Kenyon College board of trustees. Her son William is a student at Tuck Business School.

A four-person team representing the Agawam Hunt Club of East Providence, R. I., competed in the Bermuda Goodwill proamateur golf tournament last December. Professional Paul Butler and amateurs G. H. Harding, William H. Coleman Jr., and Marcus Munsill took part in the event, which was played on four Bermuda courses. Rumor has it that because of the bad winter weather in East Providence they have postponed the tournament through the spring!

DON'T FORGET OUR 35TH REUNION, JUNE 9, 10, and 11!!

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