1965

Let me re-introduce myself to all of you out there in '65 land. I am your new class secretary, and proud to be such. The class did me the honor of naming me to the position during our recent 35th reunion when it named the new slate of officers for the next five years. Other new officers of your class for the 2000-2005 term are: president, Hank Amon; vice president of projects, Sven Karlen; vice president of mountains, Ron Riley; vice president of the rest of the world, Sin Sing Chiu; treasurer, Steve Fowler; head agent, Ed Keible; newsletter editor, Bob Murphy; mini-reunions, Larry Duffy; planned giving, Bill Webster; Alumni Council rep, Ted Atkinson; Webmaster, Ward Hindman; brewmaster, Larry Litton.

There are still some key slots to be filled, such as VP for the south and VP for the west. C'mon up! Looking ahead already to our 40th (No! It cant be that close!) are our 40th reunion chairpersons: Nancy and Roger Hansen and Marcia and Peter Frederick, along with 40th reunion treasurer Mike Gonnerman. Steve Waterhouse also wrote that the Class of 1965 Musical Extravaganza (whatever that is?!) is comprised of director Brian Porzak, director Jim Griffiths and producer/PR Steve Waterhouse.

First off, I would like to publicly express an enormous sense of gratitude and awe to Dick Bordeau for the j ob he has done over the past five years as our class secretary. I don't think he ever missed a column in Magazine. nine per year; 45 in all. He also made the strategic move of skipping the class executive committee meeting at Bill Webster's last summer, leaving me to take the Notes. Shrewd move, Dick!

When I sat down with a blank computer screen and a deadline to meet I figured why not just start e-mailing madly and see what comes in? Here is what I have learned, for openers:

Mike Divak writes from New York that during his most recent return to the campus he participated in a Dartmouth group that aided undergraduates interested in education, which he found interesting, professional and inspiring. So inspiring in fact that it rekindled Mike's interest in the practice of education, which led him to start writing chapter of his doctoral dissertation in educational psychology.

Jeff Aidred has lived, in Boulder, Colorado, since 1967, when he went to the University of Colorado to earn his M.S. in mechanical engineering after a stint in the Marines. Jeff is still in the middle of making a living and isn't yet ready for retirement. He likes working as a mechanical engineer and has been involved in a number of startup businesses, none of which really caught on, but all of which were tremendous fun and very challenging. Jeff currently is the project manager for American Standard's water filtration ef- forts, based in Boulder. Jeff still plays rugby and is involved in as many outdoor activities as he can find time for.

There are a lot more I have heard from already, but I have already exceeded column space for now. Let me hear from you.

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