Clubs & Groups

Clubs & Groups

Dartmouth clubs and groups have been holding interesting events for our alumni community as always. The Dartmouth Lawyers Association presented several Zoom webinars recently. One was titled “Careers in Sports Law.” The panelists included Lisa Friel ’79, William Daly ’86, Elizabeth Maringer ’90, Tyrone Thomas ’94, and Peter Zern ’95. Another was led by Gary Allen ’83 and focused on “Achieving Best-in-Class Financial Performance in Your Firm.” Gary discussed strategies to maximize law firm profitability.

John Bash ’67, president ofthe Dartmouth Club of Sarasota and Manatee, Florida, reported that on March 21 David Yarmin of the Tampa Bay Rays spoke about the baseball team’s use of metrics to outsmart wealthier teams by hiring and deploying players who are often overlooked but capable of winning. Circus “Hall of Famer” Paul Binder ’63 invited him to address the club. Neurosurgeon and steel band musician Peter Mayer, Med’87, contributed examples of using data and artificial intelligence to improve group performance. Ben Buurma ’29 enjoyed the Big Green camaraderie before starting college this fall. On April 18 the club hosted J.B. Miller, who spoke about Pinecraft, the Mennonite and Amish community in Sarasota. Writer and consultant Dick Bragaw ’62 invited him to address the club. In response to current students’ interest in internships, Mike Meehan ’72 is surveying the community for possible opportunities. Visiting from Utah, Brad Kliber ’85 discussed his activities with the friends of Dartmouth football and the team’s two consecutive Ivy co-championships.

On April 13 the Dartmouth Club of Maryland hosted an accepted-student celebration at the Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills, Maryland. More than 40 people were in attendance, with a dozen or more admitted students. Most of them had committed; one or two were still deciding. The new students and their families enjoyed the venue. There were refreshments and a live animal talk featuring a snake and a speedy turtle. David Stephens ’75, the club’s longstanding interview coordinator, stated: “I was surprised by the number of people who attended. These were all strangers who now had something in common, and the camaraderie among the teenagers and the parents was astounding.” Eric Freeman ’88 gave the students words of wisdom about making the most oftheir time in Hanover. Harry Holt, Tu’91, told them to lean into the servant leadership aspect of the Dartmouth experience. Eric, the representative of Dartmouth who attended the event, surprised the students with wonderful quotes from their files and from recommendations submitted on their behalf. The comments point to the high quality ofthe new Dartmouth students.

Dave Larson ’67, parent of a’94 and president of the Dartmouth Club of Southeast Connecticut, wrote that the club held its second annual holiday party at Ludington House in Old Lyme, Connecticut, owned by Berry and Holly Cox ’88. It was a smashing success with more than 25 attendees, including Sue and Bill Webster ’65, parents of a’13; Steph and Tom Webster ’65; Barbara ’78, Olivia, Tu’24, and Greg Hack; Dave Larson ’67 and Debra Sinning, parents of a ’94; Morgan Regan Owen ’73 and Nancy Hughes ’73, parents of an ’07; Gaye and Lee Reichart ’68, Th’69: Traci Gentry ’88; Pete Webster ’71; Cindy Smith Wilson ’88; Sandra and Gordan McCurdy ’78; Christine Repasy ’78; and Howard Jones ’84. The next big social event for the club, with a longer than 60-year tradition, occurs on May 31, when the seniors of Ledyard Canoe Club complete their six-day 220mile “Trip to the Sea.” As in most years, Sue and Bill Webster will open their beach and home with stunning views of Long Island Sound and a great time will be had by all.

Barry Weeks ’72, executive director ofthe Dartmouth Club of New York, shared that the club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year! Watch for special events, such as an early June tour and luncheon featuring the club’s first clubhouse and history in N.Y.C. and a December 12 gala 100th anniversary and holiday party in the club’s facilities at the 22-story Yale Club.

Thank you for all you do for the Dartmouth alumni community! Please send me updates about the great events that you and your club members have organized.

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