Clubs & Groups
Clubs & Groups
CLASS NOTES
As is tradition, many Dartmouth clubs and groups welcomed newly admitted Dartmouth students in their regions this spring.
Stephanie Welsch Lewin ’88 reported that on April 5 almost 100 people gathered in suburban D.C. to welcome newly admitted students from D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia to the class of 2023 along with their parents to the Dartmouth family. The event was hosted by David Mott ’86 and his wife, and the local district enrollment directors Jean Wulff ’88, Julie Mannes ’86, Angela Cross Wilkins ’88, and David Hawkins ’99 were joined by board members of the Dartmouth Club of Washington, D.C., at the amazing event. Club VP Peter Arnold ’86 welcomed the students and parent chair Stephanie Welsch-Lewin gave everyone a taste of all the wonderful things in store for parents and students alike at Dartmouth. While outside the beauty of the cherry blossoms were dominating D.C., the love of Dartmouth family was clearly the beauty on the inside.
The Dartmouth Alumni Club of Hawaii held its annual admit party on April 14 at the home of Howard Hodel 75 and Patty Chan (parents of William ’15, Th’16, and Lindsey ’19). Up to 50 alumni and guests typically attend, with around five to six admits and their families. It’s always a great opportunityto share memories andgetthe admitted students excited about Dartmouth.
The Dartmouth Alumni Club of Maryland had a terrific turnout for the admitted students party on April 7 hosted by Ellen and Jeff Spokes (parents of Isaac Spokes ’22). The club was fortunate this year to welcome Dartmouth financial aid officer Christen O’Connor ’87, a special guest from Hanover! Also in attendance were Norman Buchsbaum ’63, Conni Bright Gordon 77, Stefani Graddy ’01, Sonya Kannam (mother of Peter Kannam ’22), Alex Otero ’04, Rob Patterson ’85, Kristin Smith ’92, Dave Stephens 75, Caroline McKeldin Wayner ’88, Mary and Stan White (parents of Cameron White ’19), and many admitted students and their families. It was both enjoyable and informative for everyone.
Shiv Chadha ’17 reported that the Dartmouth Club of the United Kingdom held an annual BBQ for accepted students in April.
Kim Buresh ’90 shared that Dartmouth Club of Los Angeles hosted its admitted students event on April 7 at the home of Lisa and Richard Petty ’97. On the gorgeous sunny southern California day, 43 admitted students, as well as their families, learned about Dartmouth from director of financial aid Dino Koff, senior associate director of admissions Jenni Gargano ’14, and 25 local alums who helped show these students what the Dartmouth family means and what a difference it makes.
The Dartmouth Club of Suburban New Jersey reported that nearly 3 0 newly admitted members of the class of 2023 gathered April 10 to meet alums, current students, friends, and family as they were making the big decision. Big rouse to Bernardine Wu ’90, who helped organize and hosted, plus fellow organizers Andy Thompson ’89 and Nelli Black ’95. Attendees also enjoyed a presentation by Lindsay Whaley, professor of classics and linguistics, on his scholarship on Polynesia.
Earlier in the spring David Dietze 78, club president, Jim Felter 74, club VP, and Jonathan I. Rabinowitz 74, treasurer and event chair, on behalf of the Dartmouth Club of Suburban New Jersey, welcomed Dave Klinges 79 at a gathering March 27 in Morristown, New Jersey, to hear Dave speak on his experiences at the Dartmouth College Grant, including fly-fishing. The speaker revealed how he and his classmates’ friendships have grown deeper as their lives flow into middle age.
Alex Barnett ’07 wrote in to share that the Dartmouth Club of Georgia now has 11 local public and private schools partnering with the club to present the Dartmouth Alumni Club Book Award to students nominated by their schools.
Tracey L. Taylor ’87 wrote in with news from the Dartmouth Club of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. On December 1 Pat and Gordon McKean ’62 hosted a group of 30 members at the Cape Symphony’s Holiday on Cape Cod Concert followed by dinner at Alberto’s in Hyannis. Many thanks to the McKeans for organizing this annual event! To kick off the new year, the Tufts Club of Cape Cod graciously invited the club to a brunch at the Doubletree Hotel in Hyannis on January 20 that featured professor Sung-Yoon Lee speaking on North Korea. Attendees reported that Professor Lee’s talk was very intriguing. On February 1 Todd Hermann ’80 and Tracey L. Taylor organized the viewing of a Dartmouth-Harvard men’s hockey game at the Portside Tavern in Hyannis. Although the game did not go well for Dartmouth, all enjoyed the food and camaraderie. Finally, on March 20 the club held a joint art and music event with the Yale, Cornell, and Tufts clubs of Cape Cod at the Addison Art Gallery in Orleans. The event included a short lecture, painting demonstrations, music, wine, and light apps, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. The club is excited that three applicants from the Cape and islands were accepted to Dartmouth this year. Alumni will have the opportunity to meet those who will be matriculating at the annual dinner in June. The club has several other events coming up as well as openings on its executive committee. Please contact Tracey for more information.
Bob Conway 73 reported that the Dartmouth Club of Eastern New York held its first “Big Green Affair” (BGA) on March 8 at the City Beer Hall in downtown Albany. Cosponsored by the club’s young alumni and alumni relations, the event drew young alumni of all ages and their guests for an extended Friday happy hour with free first drinks and appetizers. Coincidentally mingled with alumni from Manhattan College (also with green-and-white school colors) in town for a basketball tournament, the Big Green alums discovered Thomas Franks ’98, a Franciscan chaplain with the Manhattan group. The BGA event was organized by club vice president Nathan Bruschi ’10, who is also young alumni chair.
John Bash ’67, president of the Dartmouth Club of Sarasota, Florida, reported that on March 15 at a lunch at Marina Jack, professor Donald Pease delivered a brilliant analysis of the Dartmouth College case (1819) and the oratory of Daniel Webster, class of 1801. Invited by Jay Davis ’54, Professor Pease is the Ted and Helen Geisel Third Century Professor in the Humanities and co-chair of the 250th anniversary celebration of the founding of Dartmouth. Bill Wellstead ’63 invited recent admits and parents to meet Professor Pease and learn more about the College’s traditions. The lunch broke attendance records and launched the club’s year-long celebration of Dartmouth’s twin anniversaries. Also, in an event cosponsored by the club and the class of1963, Ed Mazer ’63 arranged a golf outing and dinner at the Rosedale Golf and Country Club in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Visitors from the frosty North particularly enjoyed the sunny weather.
Barbara Rollins ’84 wrote in with information about an important event for the Dartmouth Club of Washington, D.C. The club will present the 2019 Daniel Webster Award for Distinguished Public Service to Sen. Angus S. King Jr. ’66. The club is holding a reception and dinner on May 22 at the University Club of Washington, D.C. The event will honor Sen. King for his public service, hear him talk about Dartmouth’s influence on his life and current events, including his role as one of two independents in the U.S. Senate. King is currently in his second term representing the great State of Maine.
Thanks for all the news! Please keep sending me updates about the great events that your club, association, or affiliated group has organized.
—Stina Brock ’01, P.O. Box 9274, Jackson, WY 83002; stina.brock@gmail.com
