1965

A smile costs nothing, but gives much. It enriches those who give it. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.

- Ann Landers

A March 1983 memo from Mike McGean '49, secretary of the alumni for the College, has made it to the top of my pile. In it he promotes "an especially important opportunity to assist the College," that of "identifying men and women in the younger half of the alumni body who are in some way making outstanding 'contributions to society' through their work, avocations, or volunteer activities." He notes that it is easier to keep track of more senior alumni and/or those who are involved in College activities than it is the younger, uninvolved group. He would like to be made aware of alumni who fit this description in order to maintain a resource file of potentials to be tapped for "assistance in various volunteer activities from career conferences for undergraduates to calling on schools and applicants, to speaking to under graduates in their courses, to service on various groups of overseers, and even the board of trustees."

If you know of classmates or other alumni whom you think should be so identified, send me a note at the address above. I will transmit them to Mike and, in the case of classmates, feature them in the column.

From Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y., comes word of the naming of James Markowitz, associate professor of personnel/industrial relations, to a Dana Fellowship for 1983-84. Ithaca's Dana Fellowship program, established under a grant from the Charles A. Dana Foundation, honors oustanding faculty members for their accomplishments in teaching or research. Dana Fellows, who are nominated by the faculty and screened by the deans and the provost before selection by the president, receive either a stipend of $1,500 or release time from one course for one semester. Congratulations, Jim.

Congratulations also, and the proverbial round of snaps, to our fund-raising team headed by Class Agent Bill Webster. Overall we had 68 percent participation, (a tremendous increase of 7.5 percent over last year!) and raised $86,647 (again an increase!). Keep up the good work. In terms of work, Bill wants to recognize and thank four key people: Carl Boe, who organized the fraternity solicitation (which was up ten percent showing that reaching out to touch someone really works); Weaver Gaines, whose organizing played a major part in the overall participation increase; Sid Stein, in charge of the regional effort, a continuing workhorse; and Al Zern, who went after the corporate matching gifts (someone else's money which we can take advantage of).

Carl Boe, in turn, is appropriately proud of the efforts made by the various fraternity agents and wanted to give them some wellearned recognition:

Sig Ep, Rob Hartford and Bruce Gottschall; Theta Delt, Chip Hayes and Bruce Wagner; Delta Upsilon, Rick Davey and Mike Lewis; Phi Delt, Don Bradley and Pete Baumbusch; Gamma Delt, Russ Newhall; Psi U, Jack Corneveaux and Bill Webster; TEP, Dennis Grogan; Alpha Chi Alpha, Steve Horvath; Alpha Theta, Jim Dealing and Dewitt Jones; Bones Gate, Bob Ernst and Bill Hicks; Zeta Psi, Frank Costello; Phi Tau, Tom Balogh; Tabard, Pete Breitling and Ted Atkinson; Chi Phi, Larry Duffy; Pi Lam, Phil Keats; Sigma Nu, Brian Porzak; Kappa Sigma, Marsh Wallach and Tim McLaughlin; Phi Psi, Bruce Jolly and Bob Blake; DKE, John Munroe; SAE, Dave Graham; Phi Gam, Gerry Armstrong; KKK, Mike Ciborski; Alpha Delta, Herb Carlson; and Beta, Dennis Bekemeyer and Pete Frederick.

Fraternity classmates represent 58 percent of the class and in this fund year they accounted for 70 percent of the donors and 63 percent of the dollars. Six of the houses increased their participation by 21 percent or more: Phi Tau and AXA, by 21 percent; Bones Gate, Theta Delt, and DU by 25 percent; and Sigma Nu by a terrific 29 percent. At the same time, Theta Delt was the overall participation leader with 92 percent, with DU second at 90 percent. Twelve houses were above 80 percent!

This year and next, leading up to the reunion in 1985, more effort will be made to increase involvement by classmates outside the Northeast so we'll have a broader base of support. We will try to have some regional meetings/mini-reunions so those of you farther away from Hanover won't feel overlooked or left out.

The preceding comment came out of discussions held the weekend of our mini-re-union at Pierce's in Etna. The annual Pierce's get-together began with preparations for the 15th reunion and the numbers have been growing ever since if I counted everyone we had 38 adults and 22 children this time and were full to overflowing with class and Dartmouth spirit and renewed friendships. Space limitations tell me to leave the details for next month, but I do want to say: SAVE THE DATE for next year October 19-21, 1984! It will be the weekend of the Harvard game a great time to be in and around Hanover. We'll enjoy each other's company, have some fun, and do some reunion planning, too, so the whole weekend can be deductible as a volunteer expense! Whatever the reason, plan now to be there!

As a Christmas idea, Pat and Steve Talsness '79 have created a first annual Dartmouth Christmas ornament. Austrian-made, the glass ornament is illustrated with Baker Library and the Dartmouth shield. Future editions will highlight different Dartmouth scenes. For more information, or to order, write Ivy Ornaments, P.O. Box 1922, Dunedin, FL 34296. The cost is $5.50, plus 75 postage. I've seen a color photograph and the ornament is a handsome dark green with a white motif. They say six to eight weeks for delivery, so get your order in soon.

As a tag line, remember that a year-end gift to Dartmouth may have some tax benefits for you, and it will count for the 1983-84 fund year (July 1, 1983, to June 30, 1984).

Next month the adventures of 1965 at Pierce's, and any other news you send me in the meantime! Keep the faith!

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