Events
The DAASV organizes a wide range of activities for our highly diverse alumni base.
Something Fishy This Way Comes: Private Intro Fly Fishing Lessons for Dartmouth Alumni
Date: Saturday, September 11th
Time: 9:30am 'til 12:00pm
Location: Golden Gate Angling & Casting Lodge, 1270 John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco
Cost: Free for DAASV Members, $20 for non-members
"In my family, there was no clear division between religion and fly fishing." — Norman Maclean
Fly Fishing is a highly skilled method of casting line, rather than a lure or bait. Other casting methods rely on a lure's weight to pull the line from the reel during the forward motion of a cast. By design, a fly is too light to be cast, and thus simply follows the unfurling of a properly cast fly line, which is heavier and tapered and therefore more castable than lines used in other types of fishing.
Whether you're intrigued by the physics of fly casting (described by the transfer of impulse) or the romance of the experience (recalling A River Runs Through It by Dartmouth's own Norman Maclean '24), the DAASV has arranged for our membership to participate in a unique outdoor experience, in a picturesque setting, right in our own backyard.
Join fellow alumni and friends at what promises to be a wonderful morning, as instructors give us the benefit of their expertise. All needed equipment will be provided. Those wanting to watch, take pictures, picnic, or cheer on friends or loved ones are more than welcome.
RSVP REQUIRED: To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by September 3rd to James von Rittmann '95 at president@daasv.org, and include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs after September 3rd are welcome, but must pay a $10 Administration Fee.
What Your Online Presence Says About You...Like It Or Not
Date: Wednesday, September 15th
Time: 6:00pm 'til 8:30pm
Location: LinkedIn HQ, 2027 Stierlin Ct., Mountain View, CA
Cost: Free for DAASV Members, $30 for non-members (Cash bar will be available.)
Today's reality is that prospective employers and freelance clients have all kinds of ways to get information about you, pass judgment, and eliminate you from the running, even before they've read your resume. An appropriate online presence is essential to success in finding a job, especially when it comes to LinkedIn and Facebook. Come to this informative session to hear a prestigious panel of recruiting and marketing experts advise you on the do's and don'ts of managing your professional image online.
Topics include:
- What goes through recruiters' minds when they see your online profile?
- What are the most common mistakes in the use of LinkedIn and Facebook, and how can you avoid them?
- How might you take your profile from standard to stellar?
- What other aspects of your online presence should you be considering?
- What overall story is your online presence telling about you and how do you improve it?
Panelists include:
- Michael Hickcox of Heidrick & Struggles
- Jeff Hocking of Korn Ferry International
- Aanand Varanasi of VTG Staffing Mgmt Consulting
- Theresa Lina Stevens of the Lina Group
For Panelists bios, please click here.
RSVP REQUIRED: To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by September 10th to James von Rittmann '95 at president@daasv.org. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after September 10th are welcome, but must pay a $10 Administration Fee. So, please register early!
The Amazing Race - Dartmouth Style!
Date: Sunday, September 19th
Time: 10:00am 'til 1:00pm
Location: Huddart Park, 1100 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside, CA
Cost: $10 for DAASV Members, $30 for non-members.
Orienteering is a fun, accessible sport enjoyed by both professional athletes and entire families alike. Not familiar with the sport? Imagine a timed race in which participants start at staggered intervals, are individually timed, and are expected to perform all navigation on their own, or in teams. The control points are shown on the orienteering map and must be visited in the specified order. Standings are determined first by successful completion of the course, then by shortest time on course. Join up with a team of friends or set off on your own, the first one to the finish is the winner!
Rex Winterbotoom - orienteering expert and founder of terraloco.com - will guide Dartmouth alumni and their families through a beginner/intermediate level course which promises to be both fun and adventurous! Huddart Park is a scenic, shaded park and the perfect location to enjoy a picnic at the end of the course.
What to bring: sunglasses, water, appropriate footwear, a camera, and a picnic lunch. Bring your own compass if you've got one.
RSVP REQUIRED: To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by September 12th to James von Rittmann '95 at president@daasv.org. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after September 12th are welcome, but must pay a $10 Administration Fee. So, please register early!
DAASV Board of Directors Meeting
Date: Tuesday, September 21st
Time: 6:30pm 'til 8:30pm
Location: University Club of Palo Alto, 3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $20 covers the cost of dinner
Interested in getting more involved? Members are welcome to attend the DAASV Board Meetings.
RSVP REQUIRED: To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by July 12th to James von Rittmann '95 at president@daasv.org. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.
Inter Collegiate Polo Tournament & Tailgate
Date: Sunday, October 10th
Time: 1:00pm 'til 3:30pm
Location: Menlo Circus Club, 190 Park Lane, Atherton, CA
Cost: $20 for DAASV Members, $30 for non-members, $10 for 20y.o. and under
Bring your family and friends to watch an afternoon of fast and fun polo as we face off in the 2nd Annual Inter-Collegiate Polo Tournament at the beautiful Menlo Circus Club in Atherton. Cheer on your favorite team, reunite with former classmates, and relax on the shady sidelines of the field. Tailgating is strongly encouraged, so look for the DAASV tent and Dartmouth signage!
Noted equestrian and equine vet, Ashley McCaughan DVM '04, will be on hand to provide an introductory "Polo 101" talk for those new to the sport. Step out onto the field at halftime for the traditional "divot stomp", and afterwards take the opportunity to meet the players and their horses.
RSVP REQUIRED: To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by August 3rd to James von Rittmann '95 at president@daasv.org. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after October 3rd are welcome, but must pay a $10 Administration Fee. So, please register early!Join us in making history as Dartmouth alumni and guests mount Shakespeare's Hamlet on Alcatraz Island!
Green Eggs & Hamlet: Hamlet on Alcatraz for Dartmouth Alumni
Date: Saturday, November 6th
Time: 3:30pm 'til 6:30pm
Location: Alcatraz Island, San Francisco
Cost: $60 per DAASV member; $75 per non-member. (Price includes tickets and ferry from Pier 33.)
Join us in making history as Dartmouth alumni and guests mount Shakespeare's Hamlet on Alcatraz Island!
We Players' production of Hamlet by William Shakespeare will open this fall, and will fully inhabit "The Rock". Our Dartmouth audience will have unprecedented opportunities to enter parts of the island ordinarily closed to visitors. In addition, Dartmouth visitors will encounter performance environments throughout the island that will enhance their experience of the space and its history and provoke contemplation of project themes.
After the performance, Dartmouth alumni and their guests will go behind the scenes-really!-to meet the cast and crew, and enjoy a talk by creator and Artistic Director, Ana Roy.
Seated is extremely limited so please register early!
RSVP REQUIRED: To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by Saturday, October 30th to James von Rittmann '95 at president@daasv.org. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after October 30th are welcome, but must pay a $10 Administration Fee. So, please register early!