Clubs & Groups

Clubs & Groups

Dartmouth Clubs and Groups wrapped up 2018 with many fun, social gatherings.

This fall Caitlin Crowe ’08 and Kathy Coster ’83 hosted an event called “The Big Green Affair: Fall in Love with Portland, Maine.” The event was cosponsored by Dartmouth alumni relations and the Dartmouth Club of Maine. Alumni gathered at Portland’s Bayside Bowl and caught up over drinks and food. The venue features a 12-lane bowling alley, rooftop bar with sunset views, bar bites, craft beer, wine, and cocktails. Everyone had a wonderful time!

Another update about a Big Green event that took place this fall was submitted by Caroline Wayner ’88, president of the Dartmouth Alumni Club of Maryland. The club held its fall event at the American Visionary Arts Museum. It was a unique, fun, and thought-provoking event. Caroline notes that the museum is truly a hidden gem, even for those who are not new to the city. Bonding over drinks and lunch outside was a nice ending to the event. Alexis Lim 11, the club’s young alumni chair, organized the event, and attendees included Josh Labove ’11 and spouse Alecia Labove and Sasha Nanji ’13.

Ken Bower ’94 reported that the Dartmouth Club of St. Louis hosted a fun event at the Log Cabin Club on November 29 with Dartmouth provost Joe Helble. The Log Cabin featured a wide array of appetizers and two blazing fires during the cocktail hour. After the social hour, alums Kevin Fleming ’95, Lee Curtis ’65, David Leonard ’95, Jim Lemen ’62, and dozens of others enjoyed a spectacular meal prior to the provost entertaining a crowd of 56 with apresentation about the campaign, construction on campus, and student life. At the end of the evening came the best news: Bill Hizar ’86 is the new president o fthe Dartmouth Club of St. Louis, assuming the position after many years serving as the district enrollment director, hosting the annual student send-off party (along with better half Susie Hizar ’86) and, in general, doing an amazing job for the club.

Ann Koppel Schreiner ’94, president of the Dartmouth Club of the Gulf Coast, hosted the club’s holiday party in early December at her home. Ann was delighted to welcome several current Dartmouth students and Irving Institute director Liz Wilson, who were in the region to learn about the Gulf Coast energy industry. Club treasurer Ali Ward Kramer ’92 assisted with planning (her son, Nathaniel, just learned he will be a 2023!). Jessica Link ’17 and Kim Reyher Davis ’92 also assisted with planning events for the Dartmouth students while they were in New Orleans.

Tara Gulla ’95, club officer of the Dartmouth Club of Suburban New Jersey, reported that the club, together with Women of Dartmouth, hosted a holiday party at the home of club president David Dietze ’78 in Summit, New Jersey. The club welcomed area alums, local current students, and five newly admitted Dartmouth students for the class of 2023. Joe Dempsey ’83 and Bill Cunningham ’78 spoke about upcoming club events, Dorothy Carter (widow of Joseph Carter ’58) and Brian Mayer ’70 spoke about the scholarship fund, and Tom Swartz ’49 shared a few words of advice.

The Dartmouth Club of Washington, D.C., hosted its annual holiday dinner on the evening of December 18, 2018. With more than 150 guests, this celebration was punctuated by the welcoming of 20 new early decision students to our Dartmouth family. Three wonderful members of the class of 2020—James Park ’20, Demi Stratmon ’20, and Laura Lewin ’20—engaged alumni with stories from the Dartmouth Green and of College happenings around the world. This special presentation was organized by Stephanie Welsch Lewin ’88. It was a new addition to the annual program that brought cheer to all. The group caroled alongside the Dartmouth Dodecaphonics and celebrated the excellent work of new club officers Danielle Jellerette ’13, Peter Arnold ’86, and Yesuto Shaw 15 and district enrollment directors Jean Wulff ’88, Julie Mannes ’86, and Trina Santry ’80. It was a wonderful evening and everyone truly felt the warmth that is our Dartmouth family.

Kelly Waldman ’13 reported that the Dartmouth Club of Western Pennsylvania hosted a fantastic 2018 summer send-off event at the end of summer at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Lemieux Sports Complex. It was generously hosted by Dr. Freddie Fu ’74, DMS’75, and David Shribman ’76. More recently, the club held a private Q&A session and tour of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh hosted by Dr. Brian Martin, Tu’14, and Kelly Waldman. Finally, in February, the club will be hosting an evening at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre courtesy of Donna Weber ’91.

Roger Hansen ’65, co-president of the Dartmouth Club of Southwest New Hampshire, wrote in to share that the club held its 107th annual meeting December 19. Cheryl Bascomb ’82, VP for alumni relations, was the guest speaker, and many alumni and students attended.

John Bash ’67, president ofthe Dartmouth Club of Sarasota, Florida, noted that the club held its annual holiday lunch this year at Marina Jack on December 21. Bruce Crawford ’49 invited Dr. Michael Crosby, CEO of Mote Laboratory and Aquarium, to address attendees. Bill Wellstead ’63 and others invited current Dartmouth students and early decision admits to meet Dr. Crosby and speak for a few minutes about their appreciation of Dartmouth. It was a successful and well-attended event.

The Dartmouth Club of New York (DCNY) was busy this fall as well. Barry Weeks ’72 reported that the club, in conjunction with Women of Dartmouth and the Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network, presented a reception and panel discussion in October on the state of blockchain, chaired by Joan Ai ’98. Club president Greg Frank ’01 was the moderator. Panelists included Bonnie Cheung ’98, Guy Dietrich ’80, Charlie Fiordalis ’98, Mike Kriak, and Alexandra Scheibe ’97. The event was held at SAP America’s N.Y.C. branch office at 10 Hudson Yards and was very well attended. Other key DCNY volunteers were Lisa Chau, Adv’06, technology chair Janet Lieberman ’96, and executive committee members Dorothy Price Hill ’88 and Brionna Boyd ’11. The club is grateful to SAP for hosting and to McDermott Will & Emery for sponsoring the reception.

Thanks for all the great updates in 2018 and I hope you are enjoying 2019! Please keep sending me updates about the great events that your club, association, or affiliated group has organized.

—Stina Brock ’01, PO Box 9274, Jackson, WY 83002; stina.brock@gmail.com