1970
It took just a little bit of arm twisting, but Trip Dorkey has agreed to provide us with a brief professional update. His devoted constituents should be kept informed after all, don't you agree? Trip and some 20 cohorts opened the year by breaking off from their old law firm and joining up with Haythe & Curley to create what will surely become one of New York's premier litigation groups. Haythe & Curley has long been known for its broad base of practice both domestically and abroad. Their clients include such industries as manufacturing, real estate, retailing, service, commercial and investment banking, venture capital, environmental groups, and intellectual property. The litigation group with which Trip is associated emphasizes product and environmental liability, insurance coverage, construction litigation, employment discrimination, and antitrust, securities, and antiracketeering litigation.
In spite of all of this activity, Trip remains available for ever-important class business (not to mention calls from potential clients) at (212) 308-5900. Staff will refer you to the London office as necessary.
Trip is committed to the class of 1970 and all the activities which will culminate in our 25th Reunion (June 15-18, 1995—save the dates!), let me tell you. He has commissioned well over 25 of our number in one capacity or another to guide us towards the Grand Event. Fuller reports will appear in an upcoming issue of the class newsletter, where space is limitless.
Still, you'll be pleased to learn that the first of these events has already been set by our Reunion Chairman Star Johnson. Star has a tentative but nearly final commitment from Heorot for use of their front lawn (or living room in case of rain) for a tailgate party over Homecoming Weekend on October 17. It will be a pot-luck sort of affair with the traditional class barbecue grill available. It's hard to believe there would still be any liquor left over after our last reunion, but Star says it's so, and it will be free on a first-come, first-served basis. A modest parking charge may be assessed to cover costs (but who cares, considering the convenience to the stadium?).
Star intends to make this mini-reunion an annual event henceforth and wants to encourage other classmates to initiate and organize similar get-togethers on a consistent basis. He even promises to put the squeeze on our trusted class treasurer for a bit of subsidy if necessary.
Finally, Star's plan is poised to take off if the following reunion volunteers will simply step forward and report to him: (1) treasurer; (2) giving chair; (3) food and beverage coordinator; (4) editor/editorial board for class directory; (5) publicity chair; (6) art project director. Regarding these opportunities, I would ask you to consider that Star Johnson is your basic FUN KIND OF GUY (no doubt about that, whatsoever). You can be assured that the concept of work will not be tolerated on any of his committees just a three-year pleasure machine. Sign up now and see what we mean (if you don't already know), by calling Star at (603)643-3942.
Yes, Star lives in Hanover, so we'll close with a brief note on his other activities, consistent with this column's know-your-leaders theme. When not doing all this class pleasure stuff, he's a buyer broker specializing in realestate appraisals and buyer-agency representation. He knows the lay of the land in the Upper Valley, and he can hardly wait for all of you to think retirement in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region so the Old Boy Network can kick in. We understand, however, that Star is doing quite well, so be in touch soon just in case he takes early retirement himself. His company is unforgettably called Star Johnson Consulting Inc.
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