January 31, 2012 ... and '59s Continue On in 2012!

• Refresh yourself ... and your life!  Reach out to fellow classmates and their families ... arrange to meet some place to renew friendships.

• Although the Guatemala trip is currently booked up, get on the Wait List.  Send in grandkids' photos.  Call a classmate you haven't spoken to recently.  Have some fun and re-start the conversation!

• Yes, Scott and Diane Palmer have created a fantastic trip ... and have already received commitments from 24 travelers - the targeted maximum number.
• However, it's over five months away ... and lots can happen!
• If you're interested in this truly 'insider's' journey on a road less traveled in Guatemala, go to the mini-reunion page in the ACTIVITIES SECTION of the website for many descriptions and new pictures.  Scott and Diane have also provided the WORKING ITINERARY, INTEREST FORM, READING LIST as well as contact information on how to reach them.

• Read them all.  Make the call.

• Hasta luego!

Class President Ray Becker made the following announcement today:

• As you know, the leadership of our class's Dartmouth College Fund efforts has been in the capable hands of Sam Werner, Head Agent, and his trusty deputy, Pete Schreier, Assistant Head Agent. 
• As time has gone on, Sam has become increasingly involved in several additional volunteer efforts closely related to his work in the field of Physics. One of the most time consuming of Sam's recent volunteer efforts is the result of his being named Co-Chair of the Dartmouth College Physics and Astronomy Alumni Advisory Board, which consists of 14 Dartmouth graduates prominent in the field of physics.  We offer hearty congratulations to Sam on this prestigious appointment. 
• In light of this, he has decided to resign from his DCF position in order to concentrate his energies on these activities, and I have reluctantly accepted that resignation, with all the thanks in the world for his devotion and service to the class. 
• Fortunately, Pete has worked closely with Sam over the past three years, and has agreed to step into the breach.  I am delighted to welcome Pete to this very important position, and I have the utmost confidence that he will provide the enthusiastic leadership that we need to be successful.  Please join me in wishing Sam well and welcoming Pete as our DCF Head Agent, effective immediately.

• Dave passed away in a hospital near his home in Rumford, RI on Friday, September 16, 2011 after a long illness.

• While his contribution to basketball is celebrated and noted throughout the world, he will be known by us as a caring, giving and incredibly committed classmate, husband, father and friend.

• We are 'oh so lucky' to have been touched by him.

• An early obituary is published in our Obituaries section, which includes one approved by his son Dan, and several other media articles and comments about Dave from classmates.

• If you want to see who got wet in Hanover, go to the Mini-Reunions page of the ACTIVITIES section.
• Yes! We lost to Penn in our first night game at Memorial Field ... a game we should have won!
• Yes!  We got wet ... at the game and through lots of the weekend.
• But, all who were in Hanover wished that more classmates could have enjoyed the students, new learning, events and get togethers, and the fun of continuing or making friendships.
• Your mini-reunion chairs - Charlie Pinkerton and Dave Marshall - will be offering their summary and details soon.

• To perpetuate the afterglow of the reunion, we have kept all of the information, articles, photos and videos in the 50TH REUNION Section of our website.

• Go!  Enjoy! Reminisce! ... even if you could not attend.