Liaisons
Mary Pat Staats, senior associate director of alumni affairs, staatsm@lafayette.edu, (610) 330-5036
Sarah Trimmer, assistant director of alumni affairs, trimmers@lafayette.edu, (610) 330-5024
Office of Alumni Affairs: alumni@lafayette.edu, 1-800-LAFAYETTE
Alumni ambassadors are established in Australia, Canada, Chile, China (Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai), France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. These volunteers serve as helpful contacts for alumni living in their areas or students studying abroad. Anyone interested in serving as an alumni ambassador should contact Staats.
Arizona: Greater Phoenix
Contacts: Donald Wiltshire ’61, dwiltshire1@cox.net, William Davies Jr. ’59, bilnanaz@msn.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Wiltshireand Daviesare working with Staats to revitalize the chapter. Results are being tabulated from a survey sent to all alumni, parents, and friends of the College in the area to solicit support and ideas for future events. Several alumni interested in serving as event chairs and members of the executive planning committee will be invited to a summer conference call to discuss the next steps for chapter development. Questions? Contact Wiltshire, Davies, or Staats.
AsiaLiaison: Mary Pat Staats
Shanghai alumni ambassador: Haunani Yap '06, haunani.yap@gmail.com
Hong Kong alumni ambassador: Patrick W.C. Ting ’95, patrick.ting@morganstanley.com
Singapore alumni ambassadors: Michael O. Choo ’93, mchoo69@gmail.com, William J. Hardy III ’85, whardy@tycoint.com
Tokyo alumni ambassador: Patrick R. Consolla ’93, consolla@alcatel-lucent.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Barry McCarty, former dean of enrollment services, is planning a recruitment trip to Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing. He welcomes the opportunity to meet with alumni and parents: Singapore, Wednesday, Sept. 2; Hong Kong, Monday, Sept. 7; Shanghai, Friday, Sept. 11; Beijing, Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 16-18. Alumni are needed to coordinate gatherings. Contact Staats or Cecelia DelBacco-Merchant, admissions secretary, delbaccc@lafayette.edu.
McCarty previously visited Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo last September. Yap, Megan Zaroda '07, Consolla, and Dick Corwin '67 organized events for alumni, parents, and friends.
California: Greater Los AngelesContacts: Seth Marlatt ’98,smarlatt@cadencequest.com, Megan O’Neill ’96, meganoneill@quinnemanuel.com
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
Marlatt and O’Neill will host a welcoming reception for the Class of 2013 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at their home, 1634 Talmadge St. Please RSVP online by Monday, July 27. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Trudyand William Rutledge ’63 hosted a reception for accepted students and their families at their home in Pacific Palisades April 5.
President Dan Weiss and Shirley M. Ramirez, vice president for institutional planning and community engagement, visited the chapter April 2 at the California Club.
Steve Ryder ’01 hosted a Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Stick and Stein in El Segundo.
Anyone interested in becoming a chapter volunteer should contact alumni affairs.
California: San Francisco Bay AreaPresident: Tripp Hemphill ’99, jthemphill76@yahoo.com
Vice President: Kris Bornemann ’91, kristian.bornemann@wellsfargo.com
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
The chapter has reserved a block of tickets to see the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. More than 3,000 years after his reign, and 30 years after the original exhibition opened in San Francisco, ancient Egypt's celebrated boy king returns to the de Young Museum. The exhibit features over 130 outstanding works from the tomb of King Tut, as well as those of his royal predecessors, family, and court officials. Cost is $24 per person. Reservations must be made online or with alumni affairs by Monday, July 13. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Alumni watched the Oakland Athletics take on the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball action April 25 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The game featured a pre-game meeting with Rays manager Joe Maddon ’76.
Chapter alumni assisted in preparing grocery packages for the needy at the San Francisco Food Bank April 18 for Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service. Dave Copeland '05 organized the event.
President Dan Weiss and Shirley M. Ramirez, vice president for institutional planning and community engagement, visited the chapter for dinner April 1 at St. Francis Yacht Club.
Hemphillhosted a Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Final Four.
Colorado: DenverContacts: James Muchmore ’96, jmuchmore@pattonboggs.com, Ryann Dubiel ’04, ryanndubiel@gmail.com
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
Pamand Jim Quin ’66 hosted a reception for accepted students and their families at their home in Greenwood Village April 5.
The chapter hosted a men’s basketball pre-game reception Nov. 25 at Dolan’s Restaurant in Boulder as the Leopards took on University of Colorado.
Dubiel hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Jackson’s Sports Rock. Twenty-five people attended.
Anyone interested in becoming a chapter volunteer should contact alumni affairs.
Connecticut: Central Connecticut
Contact: Kelly A. Martin '03, kellyannmartin06@gmail.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Bob ’74 and Dee ’74 Jacob will host a welcoming event for the Class of 2013 on Saturday, Aug. 15, at their home in Guilford. Please RSVP online by Monday, Aug. 10. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Martin coordinated a wine-tasting party with a Spanish flair June 19 at Spiritus Wines in Hartford. Proprietors Gary ’88 and Jennifer Gardner ’88 Dunn recently traveled to Spain and presented a variety of complimentary Spanish wines. The Dunns also hosted a wine and cheese party at Spiritus Sept. 18.
Alumni, parents, and friends enjoyed happy hour May 21 at Black Bear Saloon in Hartford. The chapter previously enjoyed happy hour Oct. 23 at City Stream Brewery in Hartford and Aug. 13 at Trumball Kitchen in Hartford. Martin coordinated these events.
The chapter’s second annual dinner was April 30 at The First & Last Tavern of Plainville. Ilan Peleg, Charles A. Dana Professor of Social Science, was the featured speaker. Thirty-five alumni and guests, including many of Peleg’s former students, attended. Fletcher Thomson '98 coordinated the event.
Nick Rotondo ’03 and Gabrielle Laux '94 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Rookies Sports Bar and Grille in Cromwell.
Connecticut: Fairfield “ see New York/Connecticut: Westchester/Fairfield
DelawareContacts: Alan Runk ’60,alan.runk@comcast.net, Jeffrey Martin ’78, jmartin@martinandwilson.comLiaison: Mary Pat Staats
Martinhosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Stanley’s Tavern in Wilmington.
Runkand Martin are spearheading the effort to revitalize the chapter and will be in touch this summer via email regarding an event to re-launch it. Anyone wishing to assist them should contact Runk, Martin, or Staats.
District of Columbia
President: Christina Griffin ’99, cgriffin@gwu.edu
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
Susan ’76 and George Carras will host a welcoming event for the Class of 2013 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at their home, 8410 Rapley Ridge Lane in Potomac, Md. Please RSVP online by Thursday, July 23. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
The chapter’s annual dinner scheduled for May 12 at Clyde’s of Gallery Place has been postponed. Stay tuned for an event in the fall.Questions? Contact Griffin.
Volunteers assisted in sorting and packaging food for projects such as the Food for Kids Weekend Bag Program, which ensures that children who rely on free lunch and reduced school breakfasts and lunches eat over the weekend, and the Seniors Brown Bag Program, which provides bags of food for senior citizens on fixed incomes, at the Capital Area Food Bank April 18. Brandi Firman ’07 coordinated the event as part of Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service.
Brent D. Glass ’69, Lafayette trustee and director of the National Museum of American History, gave a private tour of The Star Spangled Banner April 2 at the museum.
Susan Carrashosted a reception for accepted students and their families at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm in Potomac, Md., March 31.
The chapter joined alumni from Lehigh and Bucknell for a Patriot League St. Patrick’s Day happy hour March 18 at Ireland’s Four Fields.The chapter held an executive committee meeting Jan. 29. Jamie Hughes ’05, assistant director for athletic development, attended.
Kimberly-Ann Valliere ’01 hosted the annual Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Grand Slam Sports Bar in the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
The chapter enjoyed dinner and cocktails with President Dan Weiss Nov. 11 at The City Tavern Club. Hughes and Sherri Jones, director of alumni affairs, attended.
Roberto Noya, dean of enrollment services, visited the chapter Oct. 14 and addressed the College’s strategic plan, specifically the admissions initiatives for the D.C. metro area, and the different ways the chapter can help the recruitment effort. Michael Volpe ’71 hosted the event at his residence in Falls Church, Va.
The chapter enjoyed happy hour Oct. 21 while learning more about the Posse Foundation and networking with professionals from the Washington, D.C., metro area.
The annual Welcome to the D.C. Chapter Event took place Oct. 7 at Clyde’s of Gallery Place.
England: London
President: Andrew Readinger ’87, andrew.readinger@psi-partners.comLiaison: Mary Pat StaatsThe second annual 4th of July picnic will be noon-4 p.m. that day at the home of Kate Ross '90 and her husband, Roberto Pozzi, 121A Broadhurst Gardens, London NW6 3BJ. Stephen Lammers, Manson Professor of the English Bible, will be the featured speaker. He and the Lafayette students studying and interning in London during the summer interim session will be honored guests. For details or to RSVP, contact Ross, kate.ross@uk.ibm.com.
Readinger and Joanne Murray Readinger ’87 hosted a reception Jan. 11 for the interim-session students studying theater with Mary Jo Lodge, assistant professor of English, and Michael O’Neill, associate professor of English and director of theater.
Peter Sullivan ’82 hosted the first international Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at White Horse Pub. Approximately 60 Lafayette and Lehigh fans gathered for the event.
Florida: Gold Coast
Contacts: Thomas Daiello ’67, TD_family@comcast.net, Liza Lesser ’03, lizalesser@gmail.com
Liaison: Mary Pat StaatsLesser and her parents, Richie P’03 and Kathy P’03, will host a welcoming event for the Class of 2013 and their families 3-5 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at their home, 322 E. DiLido Dr., Miami Beach. Please rRegister online by Monday, July 6. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
There were several Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast parties Nov. 22, including one at Gordon Biersch in Miami hosted by Lesser and another at The Draft House in Boca Raton hosted by Daiello.
The chapter hosted Roberto Noya, dean of enrollment services, Oct. 22 for dinner at Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita Restaurant in Miami. Noya addressed the College's strategic plan, specifically the admissions initiatives for the greater Miami area, and the different ways the chapter can help the recruitment effort. Lesser coordinated the event.
Lesser and Neil Sosler ’93 are interested in hearing from alumni in the Miami area about planning events. Contact Lesser with suggestions.
Florida: Gulf Coast
Contact: Bill Harding ’58, HardingBill@gmail.com
Liaison: Mary Pat StaatsLafayette Evening at the Trop will be 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Tropicana Field as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Florida Marlins in Major League Baseball action. The chapter’s seats will be in the Group Hats Section 128, rows R and S. For the second year in a row, the chapter will visit with Rays manager Joe Maddon '76 before the game. Tickets are limited and can be purchased online. Cost is $35 per person, which includes game ticket and Rays baseball cap. Questions? Email Harding or call him, (727) 244-2391.
The chapter’s first golf outing, scheduled for Dec. 12 at The Eagles Golf Club of Tampa Bay in Odessa, was cancelled due to rain and high winds. Peter Turrell ’65 and his wife, Joanne, plan to reschedule. Details will follow via email and be posted on the chapter homepage.
Mary Smedley Donohue ’89 spearheaded an effort to create some Curb Appeal for Cats April 18 at St. Francis Animal Rescue of Venice for Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service.
The chapter attended two spring training games featuring the Tampa Bay Rays. Kim Santangelo-Blomeley ’94 planned a pre-game tailgate for the game versus the Detroit Tigers March 26 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, and Harding organized the outing to see the Rays take on the Philadelphia Phillies March 12 at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte.
The chapter hosted four Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast parties Nov. 22: AJ’s Sports Bar in Largo, hosted by Harding; Miller’s Sarasota Ale House in Sarasota, hosted by Donohue; Lakeland Ale Housein Lakeland, hosted by Santangelo-Blomeley; and Ocala Ale House inOcala, hosted by Amy Oellrich Loria ’94.
The chapter hosted an event Oct. 26 at Antonio’s Pasta Grille in Clearwater to welcome Roberto Noya, dean of enrollment services, to the Gulf Coast. Noya addressed the College's strategic plan, specifically the admissions initiatives for the Florida Gulf Coast, and the different ways the chapter can help the recruitment effort. Harding coordinated the event.
Staats visited the chapter Oct. 22-24 and met with Harding, Rich Lambrecht ’65, and Dick Batts ’56 regarding the possibility of hosting alumni events in The Villages, where an increasing number of alumni now reside. Donohue arranged a dinner with several alumni in the Sarasota area and Harding organized one in the Tampa Bay area. Staats’ visit concluded with an alumni luncheon in Odessa hosted by Turrell.
Harding and his wife, Colleen, hosted the chapter’s annual Beach Blast Aug. 16 at their home in Belleair Beach.
Florida: Naples/Fort Myers
Contacts: Joe Skladany ’82, JoeSkladany@yahoo.com, Ricardo Skerrett ’82, ricardoskerrett@gmail.com
Liaison: Mary Pat StaatsPresident Dan Weiss visited the chapter Feb. 13 for a brunch at The Ritz Carlton Naples.
The chapter hosted a Lafayette-Lehigh telecast party Nov. 22 at Big Al’s Sports Grillin Bonita Springs. Staats met with Skladany, Skerrett, and Andrew Tretter ’85 about revitalizing the chapter. Contact her if you are interested in joining this effort.
Florida: Northeast
Contact: Hugh Jones ’52, hughhjonesjr@yahoo.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
President Dan Weiss visited the area Feb. 9 for dinner and a reception at The Hyatt Regency in Jacksonville. The chapter hosted a Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Sneakers Sports Grillin Jacksonville.
Georgia: Atlanta
President: Jeff Purdon '83, jpurdon@rwbaird.com
Liaison: Mary Pat StaatsJeanneand Jim Benjamin ’84 will host the Fourth Annual Atlanta Chapter Picnic 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at their home, 30 Brookside Walk.Bring swimsuits, towels, and secret family recipes. Members of the Class of 2013 will be honored guests. Cost is $20 for adults and children 13 and over and $10 for children under 12. Last year, 60 alumni, spouses, parents, and friends enjoyed the pool and BBQ. Questions? Contact Purdon.
Dana Murphy ’80 and Purdon hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Charlie Mopps Public House.
Illinois: Chicago
President: Megan Sweeney Waite ’99, Megan_waite@ml.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Gayle Spill Ephraim ’86 will host a summer picnic and welcoming event 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Clarkson Park, 1950 Willow Road (Willow Rd. & Bristol St.reet) in Northfield. See the chapter homepage for more details. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
The chapter was invited to hear Don Miller, MacCracken Professor of History, presented a lecture on “Daniel Burnham Urban Visionary” June 17 at the Chicago Architecture Foundation., which The Foundation sponsored the event.
Amanda Alpert Knight ’99 hosted a reception for accepted students and their families at Champps Americana Restaurant in Skokie April 5.
Michael Quig ’86 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Joe’s Sports Bar VIP Loft Lounge.
Knight hosted a morning reception Oct. 18 at Wishbone Restaurant featuring Chuck Bachman, senior associate director of admissions, who was visiting high schools, conducting interviews, and meeting with representatives from several community-based organizations.
Maryland: Baltimore
Contacts: Chris Cosgrove ’98, chriscoz@gmail.com, Justin Pettigrew ’04, jpettigrew@nxstage.com
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
Cosgrove hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at DuClaw Brewing Company.
Massachusetts: Greater Boston
Contacts: Meg Bennett '78, meg.bennett@db.com, Mike De Lisi ’03, delisim@comcast.net
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
Sean Murphy ’11 and his parents, Bill P’11 and Laura P’11, will host a welcoming event for the Class of 2013 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at their home, 4 Farnham Rd. in Stoughton. Please RSVP online by Monday, Aug. 10. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Frank Campbell ’74 will host the chapter’s annual baseball outing Tuesday, July 28, when the Red Sox take on the Oakland Athletics. See the chapter homepage for more details. Questions? Contact Campbell, fcampbelljr@yahoo.com.
Chapter alumni unloaded a donation truck for Crayons-The Giving Factory in North Quincy, which provides basic necessities for children in need, April 18 for Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service. Allison McGann ’05 coordinated the event.
LauraandBill Murphy hosted a reception for accepted students and their families at their home in Stoughton April 5.
Alumni from American, Bucknell, Army, Navy, Colgate, and Holy Cross gathered for the third annual Boston Patriot League Happy Hour Feb. 5 at Dillon’s Restaurant in Back Bay.
The chapter hosted an evening with President Dan Weiss Feb. 4 at Doubletree Guest Suites Boston. Forty-seven guests attended, including Sherri Jones, director of alumni affairs, and Emily Kernan, associate director of the Annual Fund.
There was a Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at The Harp at the Garden in Boston.
The chapter enjoyed a performance of music by Ravel, Bruch, and Rimsky-Korsakov at Tanglewood in West Stockbridge Aug. 17.
New Hampshire
Contact: Dawn Murray Zebuhr '90, dawnzebuhr@comcast.net
Liaison: Sarah TrimmerThose interested in volunteering for the chapter should contact alumni affairs.
New Jersey: Hunterdon and Warren County “ see Pennsylvania: Lehigh Valley
New Jersey: Jersey Shore NorthContacts: Barbara Strasburg Tucker '84, barbaratucker@aol.com, Lee Purcell '66, leopard980@comcast.net
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
Kit ’56, P’85, ’92 and Robin P’85, ’92 Green will host a welcoming reception noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at their home, 2107 Glenwood Dr. in Point Pleasant Beach. Please RSVP online by Monday, July 27. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Following the success of last summer’s event, the chapter again will head out to Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The group will meet in a reserved section of the Grandstand Picnic Area (Trackside) - --be sure to look for the Lafayette College sign. Please nNote that due to liability concerns, no outside alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic beverages may be brought into the facility. Cost is $30. Reservations are due by Friday, July 31, and can be made online. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Wally Smith ’85 hosted a Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Simko’s Grille in Brielle.
More than 100 young alumni gathered for a destination happy hour at the Jersey Shore Aug. 2 at The Parker House in Sea Girt. The Office of Alumni Affairs and Young Alumni Committee of the Alumni Association sponsored the event.
New Jersey: Jersey Shore SouthContacts: Francey Kanengiser Burke ’80, franceyburke@hotmail.com, Amy Mahon ’00, amyjmahon@yahoo.com
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer This year’s annual dinner is June 25 at Wildwood Golf and Country Club in Cape May Court House. Fran O'Hanlon, head men's basketball coach, will be the guest speaker. Burke is event chair. The reservation deadline has passed. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Alumni from the Jersey Shore South, North Jersey, and Skylands chapters teamed up for Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service April 18 at the Sharing Village mini-horse farm. Projects included setting up/serving/cleaning up lunch for children participating in the pediatric oncology program, cleaning tack and carts, grooming, and barn maintenance.
More than 100 young alumni gathered for a destination happy hour at the Jersey Shore Aug. 2 at The Parker House in Sea Girt. The Office of Alumni Affairs and Young Alumni Committee of the Alumni Association sponsored the event. Christiane Conn Tomik '03, assistant director of alumni affairs, coordinated the event.
New Jersey: NorthLiaison: Sarah Trimmer
Jann B. Catto ’84 and Gary Pawlaczyk will host a welcoming event for the Class of 2013 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at their home, 106 Oak Haven Lane in Franklin Lakes. Please RSVP online by Monday, July 27. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Alumni from the Jersey Shore South, North Jersey, and Skylands chapters teamed up for Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service April 18 by working at the Sharing Village mini-horse farm on a variety of projects, including setting up/serving/cleaning up lunch for children participating in the pediatric oncology program, cleaning tack and carts, grooming, and barn maintenance. Christiane Conn Tomik '03, assistant director of alumni affairs, coordinated the event.
Chapter members hosted several receptions for accepted students and their families: Michael ’77 and Marion Shapiro ’77Saffer, April 16; Lori and Michael Isherwood P’10, April 16; and Betsy and Don Ohnegian ’60, P’90,’94, April 5.
There was a Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Dorrian’s Red Hand in Jersey City.
The chapter is trying to assemble an executive committee; those interested should contact alumni affairs.
New Jersey: PrincetonLiaison: Mary Pat StaatsWatch the Trenton Thunder take on the Harrisburg Senators in a doubleheader (two 7seven-inning games) 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Waterfront Park. Guests will have exclusive access to the Yankee Club, where a gourmet dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Guests can watch the game in air-conditioned comfort or step out to the outdoor balcony seats. This evening is a bobblehead giveaway night for the first 2,000 fans ages 6 and over. These bobbleheads feature former Thunder stars who that have gone on to big things in the Major Leagues so they will surely be popular collectibles. All general parking at Waterfront Park is $2. Cost is $40. Register online. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Volunteers from the Princeton, Philadelphia, and Bucks County chapters celebrated Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service April 18 at PhilAbundance. Ellen Poriles Weiler '83 led participants in packing and sorting non-perishable food items for distribution throughout the Delaware Valley.
The chapter is forming an executive committee; those interested should contact alumni affairs.
New Jersey: Skylands (Morris/Sussex/Somerset Ccounties)
Contacts: Cynthia Strahler Rhodes '90, cindyrhodes@comcast.net, Michael Moroney '83, mmoroney@wglaw.com
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
Watch the Trenton Thunder take on the Harrisburg Senators in a doubleheader (two 7seven-inning games) 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Waterfront Park. Guests will have exclusive access to the Yankee Club, where a gourmet dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Guests can watch the game in air-conditioned comfort or step out to the outdoor balcony seats. This evening is a bobblehead giveaway night for the first 2,000 fans ages 6 and over. These bobbleheads feature former Thunder stars thatwho have gone on to big things in the Major Leagues so they will surely be popular collectibles. All general parking at Waterfront Park is $2. Cost is $40. Register online. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Alumni from the Jersey Shore South, North Jersey, and Skylands chapters teamed up for Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service April 18 by working at the Sharing Village mini-horse farm on a variety of projects, including setting up/serving/cleaning up lunch for children participating in the pediatric oncology program, cleaning tack and carts, grooming, and barn maintenance. Christiane Conn Tomik '03, assistant director of alumni affairs, coordinated the event.
New Jersey: SouthPresident: Joe Grimes ’74, josephpgrimes@aol.com
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
Bruce '73 and Patricia McBride '75 Haines will host a welcoming event for the Class of 2013 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at their home, 320 Carriage House Lane in Haddonfield. Please RSVP online by Thursday, July 16. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Jay ’76 and Andrea Cohen ’78 Malamut P’09 hosted a reception for accepted students and their families at their home in Cherry Hill April 6.
The chapter's annual dinner was Oct. 22 at Tavistock Country Club in Haddonfield. The evening featured guest speaker Jim Krivoski, vice president for student affairs. Jamie Hughes ’05, assistant director for athletic development, and Janice Egan, assistant director of major gifts, attended along with 25 guests.
The chapter cheered on the Philadelphia Phillies Sept. 24 as they battled the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Nancy Dwyer '03 coordinated the event.
New York: AlbanyLiaison: Mary Pat Staats
Bill McCartan ’82 hosted a Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 atMalt River Brewing Company in Latham.
The chapter enjoyed a performance of music by Ravel, Bruch, and Rimsky-Korsakov at Tanglewood in West Stockbridge, Mass., Aug. 17.
New York: Long IslandContact: Jim Werner ’97, james.werner@ubs.com
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
John ’85 and Britta Kopp ’84 Garcia will host a welcoming event for the Class of 2013 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at their home, 107 Rockaway Ave. in Garden City. Please RSVP online by Wednesday, July 22. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Wernerhosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at The Main Event Restaurant and Sports Bar in Plainview.
The chapter took in a beginning round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Aug. 27 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The group met at the Pershing Square Cafe.
Anyone interested in joining the executive committee should contact alumni affairs.
New York: New York City
President: Brian Sliwinski ’08, brian_sliwinski@ml.com
Liaison: Sarah TrimmerBaseball fans watched the New York Mets battle the NL East rival Atlanta Braves May 12 at Citi Field. The group met for a pre-game gathering at the Pershing Square Cafe and Restaurant. Jamie Hughes ’05, assistant director for athletic development, attended.
The chapter hosted an exclusive tour of the New York Stock Exchange April 29. The event also featured a private reception in the NYSE Board Room. Amanda Niederauer ’08 helped coordinate the event.
Mitch Winter ’79 and Lisa Kassel ’79 hosted a reception for accepted students and their families at Merrill Lynch April 7.
The chapter enjoyed a stand-up comedy performance featuring Corey Alexander ’95 March 31 at Gotham Comedy Club.
Swinging salsa beats were the highlight of an outing to the Blue Note Jazz Club for a performance by the Spanish Harlem Orchestra under the direction of Oscar Hernandez Feb. 26.
There was an executive committee meeting Feb. 2. Hughesattended.
Alumni and students gathered for the fourth annual New York City Networking Night, sponsored by alumni affairs and career services, Jan. 15 at The Harvard Club. The chapter organized a post-event gathering at Connolly’s.
Jon Ellis ’98 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at The Joshua Tree Bar and Restaurant.
Sliwinski organized the Welcome to the New York City Chapter event Oct. 16 at McFadden’s New York. Hughes attended.
The chapter took in a beginning round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Aug. 27 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The group met at the Pershing Square Cafe.
The chapter enjoyed a performance of music by Ravel, Bruch, and Rimsky-Korsakov at Tanglewood in West Stockbridge, Mass., Aug. 17.
An executive committee meeting was held Aug. 11.
Glenna and Ed McNally’65 hosted a summer welcoming event for the Class of 2012 Aug. 5 at Lola Is Soul restaurant. Sherri Jones, director of alumni affairs, attended.
More than 100 young alumni gathered for a destination happy hour at the Jersey Shore Aug. 2 at The Parker House in Sea Girt. The Office of Alumni Affairs and Young Alumni Committee of the Alumni Association sponsored the event.
New York: Rochester
Contact: Tiffany Folmer Lawrence ’00, tflaw737@gmail.com
Liaison: Mary Pat StaatsLawrence and Mary Barker Steblein '99 will host a welcoming event for the Class of 2013 noon-3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at 123 Feasel Dr. in Henrietta. Please RSVP online by Monday, July 20. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Lawrence hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Tailgaters in Fairport.
New York/Connecticut: Westchester/Fairfield
Westchester contact: To be announced
Fairfield contact: Greg Crawford ’68, gcrawford@alumni.lafayette.edu
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
Michael ’82 and Jenny Marshall ’82 Weisburger will once again host a welcoming event for the incoming first-year class of Lafayette students 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at their home, 36 Pound Ridge Rd. in Bedford, N.Y.Please rRegister online by July 14. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Receptions for accepted students and their families were hosted at the homes of Michael ’83 and Tracy Hagert ’82 Sutka in Wilton, Conn., April 7, and Milton and Marsha Springut P’12 in Scarsdale, N.Y., April 6.
Crawford hosted a Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Bradford’s Grill and Tavern in Stamford, Conn. There also was a telecast party at Sports Page Pub in White Plains, N.Y.
North Carolina: Charlotte
Contact: Steve Sivak ’01, stevenjsivak@alumni.lafayette.edu
Liaison: Mary Pat StaatsLooking for a remedy for the national economic situation blues? Join the chapter and its Lehigh and Bucknell counterparts for a networking night and business card exchange 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Fox and Hound, 7th and Tryon sStstreets. Alumni chapters of the three hosting institutions will provide hors d'oeuvres and there will be a cash bar at this informal after-work reception. Questions? Contact Sivak.
Sivak hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Stool Pigeons.
Oregon: PortlandLiaison: Sarah Trimmer
John Rehm '73 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Claudia’s Tavern.
Pennsylvania: Bucks County
Contacts: Howard Rednor '68, seeligandrednorlaw@comcast.net, Dan Rockafellow '81, daniel_rockafellow@hotmail.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Tony ’98 and Julie ’98 Liuzzo will host a welcoming event for the Class of 2013 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at their home, 201 Elm Ave. in Yardley. Please RSVP online by Monday, Aug. 3. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
The chapter officers nominated at a recent meeting will be presented for election at the next chapter event. Details to follow. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Watch the Trenton Thunder take on the Harrisburg Senators in a doubleheader (two 7seven-inning games) 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Waterfront Park. Guests will have exclusive access to the Yankee Club, where a gourmet dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Guests can watch the game in air-conditioned comfort or step out to the outdoor balcony seats. This evening is a bobblehead giveaway night for the first 2,000 fans ages 6 and over. These bobbleheads feature former Thunder stars who that have gone on to big things in the Major Leagues so they will surely be popular collectibles. All general parking at Waterfront Park is $2. Cost is $40. Register online. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Volunteers from the Bucks County, Philadelphia, and Princeton chapters celebrated Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service April 18 at PhilAbundance. Ellen Poriles Weiler '83 led participants in packing and sorting non-perishable food items for distribution throughout the Delaware Valley.
Rednorhosted an organizational meeting for those interested in becoming chapter volunteers Feb. 26 at the Lions Heart Pub in Washington Crossing.
The chapter enjoyed its first dinner Nov. 19 at the Washington Crossing Inn in Washington Crossing. The dinner featured Donald L. Miller, MacCracken Professor of History and author of Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany. Jamie Hughes ’05, assistant director for athletic development, and Sherri Jones, director of alumni affairs, attended.
Pennsylvania: Central
Leader: Ed Baumgardner ’61, edbaumgardner@epix.net
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
Mark ’85 and Ann Pickering will host a welcoming event for the Class of 2013 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 31, at their home, 550 Devon Rd. in Camp Hill. Please RSVP online by Friday, July 24. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
First Wednesday Luncheons are held 11:45 a.m. each month at Duke’s Riverside Bar & Grill in Wormleysburg. Baumgardner organizes these events.
Fifteen golfers hit the links May 8 at Armitage Golf Club in Camp Hill. The four-person scramble outing included prizes for closest to the pin, Chris Hummel ’94 and Jim Montgomery ’62; longest drive, Tom Kirchhoff ’93 and Trudy Baumgardner; and winning foursome, Kirchhoff, Brian Perry ’91, Mark Pickering, and Fred Brown ’89;. tTotal prize money was $200. William Zilch, a friend of Lafayette, won the 50-50 raffle in the caddy shack after golf. A good time was had by all. Baumgardner organized the event.
The Office of Admissionshosted a reception for accepted students and their families at Lancaster Country Day School in Lancaster April 7.
Ronald Pollock ’85 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at The Brickyard Restaurant and Sports Pub in Lancaster.
The annual chapter dinner and cocktail hour took place Nov. 20 at The Hershey Country Club in Hershey. Barry McCarty, former dean of enrollment services, discussed recruiting prospective students from Asia. Jamie Hughes ’05, assistant director for athletic development, and Adam Stauffer, assistant director of major gifts, attended.
Pennsylvania: Lehigh Valley and New Jersey: Hunterdon and Warren Ccounties
President: Brian Cort ’99, brian_cort@ml.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Ralph Doederlein '55 and John Becica '69 will share hosting duties for the Class of 2013 welcoming event 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, in the Wilson Room of Pfenning Alumni Center. Please RSVP online by Tuesday, July 21. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Learn what you really want to know about Lafayette Ffootball at the annual football forum with head coach Frank Tavani 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, in Pfenning Alumni Center. A picnic-style hot dinner will be served. Coach Tavani will preview the upcoming season, incoming players, and staff. Cost is $20 per person and should be paid by Friday, July 31. Questions? Contact Doederlein, (610)- 253-3775.
This year’s annual LaBarre Tailgate with the Friends of Basketball will be 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19,preceding the Lafayette-Liberty football game.Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Questions? Contact Chas Snyder '78, chasms@rcn.com, (610)- 252-5881.
Nearly a year after the historic presidential election, Ilan Peleg, Charles A. Dana Professor of Social Science, will present “From Bush to Obama: the Shift in American Foreign Policy" 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Gendebein Room, Skillman Library. This is a joint event with Friends of Skillman Library. The lecture will be based in part on Peleg's book The Legacy of George W. Bush's Foreign Policy: Moving Beyond Neoconservatism. Following the lecture, a reception with light snacks and beverages and a book signing will be held in the Simon Room. The event is free; however, reservations should be made with Diane Shaw, College archivist, shawd@lafayette.edu, (610)- 330-5401. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Alumni will gather to get ready for the Lafayette-Lehigh football game 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Starter’s Riverport Restaurant, 17 W. 2nd St., Bethlehem. There will be a cash bar with complimentary snacks. There also will be chances to win prizes.! Questions? Contact Cort.
The long- standing LALV tradition honoring senior football players continues 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Pomfret Club in Easton. Enjoy the Pomfret Club's famous buffet and dessert table while meeting senior players and hearing Coach Tavani's plan for a Leopard victory!. Cost is $30 per person and is due by Thursday, Nov. 5. Please cConsider sponsoring a player with a suggested donation of $15. Questions? Contact event coordinators June Vail '79, jav115@rcn.com or (610)- 258-0552, or Ted Veresink '68, tjv145@yahoo.com.
Get in the holiday spirit with the Winterthur/Longwood Gardens holiday bus trip 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The bus leaves Easton at 8 a.m. Guests will visit Winterthur 10 a.m.-12:30. p.m. and Longwood Gardens 1-5:30 p.m. Estimated return to Easton is at 7:30 p.m. Participants are responsible for bringing their own meals or purchasing meals at Winterthur and/or Longwood Gardens. Cost is $59 per person for dues-paying members and $64 per person for non-dues paying membersothers. Reservations are due by Sunday, Nov. 1. Questions? Contact Caron Anderson '73, caron@towerproducts.com, (610)- 250-0433.
Alumni enjoyed dinner at VIP Night at Coca Cola Park May 4 but the game featuring the Iron Pigs versus the Buffalo Bison was rained out. Guests were given vouchers for an Iron Pigs game later in the season. John Squarcia '69 coordinated the event.
Chapter and baseball alumni celebrated the final weekend of Patriot League baseball with the annual Spring Tailgate at Metzgar Fields April 25. Senior athletes Brian Mostek ’09 (Bethlehem, Pa.), baseball, Ian McCutcheon ’09 (Easton, Pa.), baseball, and Hannah Fink ’09, soccer, received awards from the chapter in recognition of their contributions to the College and the athletics program. Snydercoordinated the event.
HelenBeth Vilcek '79 coordinated a champagne brunch and talk by a Nature Conservancy speaker on the Pocono Mountains cranberry bog April 26 at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg.
Animal lovers organized donations, cleaned up grounds and kennels, walked dogs, brushed cats, and assisted with general cleanup April 18 at the Center for Animal Health & Welfare. Andersoncoordinated the event for Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service.
Lafayette families and members of the ice hockey team celebrated the last remnants of winter with the annual Family Skate March 7 at the Steel Ice Center in Bethlehem. Skaters of all ages and abilities mingled on the ice with members of the hockey team. After the family skate, the team took on alumni in a friendly game. Cort organized the event; 95 people attended.
Bethlehem’s historic Sun Inn hosted the chapter for dinner and a tour Dec. 2. Snyder coordinated the event.
Leopards fans geared up for the big game at a Lafayette-Lehigh pub night Nov. 19 at Pearly Baker’s in Easton.
The annual dinner featuring Tavani and senior football players was Nov. 20 at the Pomfret Club in Easton. Vail and Veresinkwere event chairs.
The chapter traveled to Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville Oct. 24. Snyder organized the outing.
The Friends of Lafayette Basketball hosted the LaBarre Tailgate Sept. 13. Members and coaches of the men's and women's basketball teams joined in the fun preceding the home football game versus Georgetown.
Family Night at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown to watch the Iron Pigs take on the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees in AAA baseball action Aug. 17 sold out.
Chapter memberships for 2008-09 are available. Standard membership is $10; alumni card membership is $20 and includes discounts at various College outlets as well as area businesses. Memberships are valid through June 30, 2009. Dues payments help fund chapter events and contribute to the LALV's annual scholarships to two Lafayette sophomores. Thanks to your support and generosity this past year, LALV was able to add $1,000 to the student scholarship fund. Checks should be made payable to Lafayette College-LALV and mailed to Snyder, LALV Treasurer, 2354 Second St., Easton, PA 18042-6062. Payments should include the member's name and class year, address, phone number, and/or email address. For more details, visit the LALV chapter home page.
Pennsylvania: Northeast
President: Dick Hughes III '83, P’13, hugheslaw@epix.net
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
Hughes and his wife, Ruth ‘P’13, will host a welcoming event for the Class of 2013 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at their home, 350 Glenside Rd. in Mountain Top. Please RSVP online by Monday, Aug. 3. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia
President: Carrie Chaitt '03, Carreb16@aol.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Claudia Bierschwale ’86 and Mark Muller will host a welcoming event for the Class of 2013 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at their home, 36 Cedarbrook Rd. in Ardmore. Ellen Poriles Weiler ’83 will cater the event. Please RSVP online by Wednesday, Aug. 5. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
The chapter is hosting a baseball outing to see the Phillies play the Arizona Diamondbacks on 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Citizens Bank Park. Tickets are $20. Questions? Contact event chair Claudia Muller ’86 by Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Eric Ludwig ’93 led a tutored tasting of single malt Scotch whiskeys from various regions of Scotland May 21 at The Drafting Room in Exton. Sarah Smith ’07 coordinated the event.
The Council of Lafayette Women hosted 36 alumni and guests for a tour of the Cezanne and Beyond exhibit and champagne brunch May 3 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The chapter’s 138th Annual Dinner was April 23 at the Radnor Hotel in Wayne. Bill Giles P’81, chairman and co-owner of the Philadelphia Phillies, was the featured speaker. Kelly Cusick Sakmar '06 organized the event.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia, Bucks County, and Princeton chapters celebrated Lafapalooza: Lafayette’s National Day of Service April 18 at PhilAbundance. Weiler led participants in packing and sorting non-perishable food items for distribution throughout the Delaware Valley.
The last Leopard Luncheon was April 16 at The Vesper Club and featured Mitchell L. Wein, vice president for business affairs and treasurer, as guest speaker. John "Bruiser" Kinard '52 organizes these events. Previous Leopard Luncheons featured William H. Lynch Jr. '80, March 26; former head football coach Harry Gamble, Nov. 20; Jim Lennertz, associate professor of government and law, Oct. 16; and head football coach Frank Tavani, Sept. 11.
JoAnnand George Jenkins ’74 hosted a reception for accepted students and their families at their home in Radnor April 16.
The chapter’s young alumni gathered for happy hours March 26 at Table 31 and Feb. 26 at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown.Smith coordinated these events.
Alumni helped Lafayette students explore career possibilities and strengthened relationships with each other at the third annual Philadelphia Networking Night Jan. 13 at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue.
The chapter joined Jamie Hughes ’05, assistant director for athletic development and former basketball player, to watch the Lafayette men’s basketball team play Penn Jan. 6 at The Palestra. A post-game gathering was held at The New Deck. Chaitt coordinated the event.
Young alumni gathered for happy hour Dec. 4 at Manayunk Brewery. Leah Leinback ’08 and Smith coordinated the event.
Chaitt hosted a Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse (formerly Barrister’s). Chris Leonard ’90 also hosted a telecast party at The General Lafayette Inn and Brewery in Lafayette Hill.
Alumni and their families got a hands-on experience at the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia Nov. 8. Claudia Mullerwas event chair.
The chapter welcomed the Class of 2008 to the alumni family Oct. 16 at Iron Hill Brewery in West Chester. Smith coordinated the event.
The chapter cheered on the Philadelphia Phillies Sept. 24 as they battled the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Nancy Dwyer '03 coordinated the event.
Pennsylvania: Greater Pittsburgh
President: John Krah ’75, jkrah@acms.org
Vice President: Erin North ’03, enorth@wilbursmith.com
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
Phil ’60, P’81 and Bernice P’81Bollman invite the chapter to join them in welcoming the Class of 2013 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at their home, 282 Justabout Road in Venetia. Please rRegister online by Thursday, July 16. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
The chapter welcomed President Dan Weiss March 18 at The Duquesne Club.
Krah hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Mullen’s Bar and Grill.
Texas: Dallas
Contact: Julia Fleener Hamrick ’81, Julie.hamrick@ignitesales.com
Liaison: Mary Pat Staats
Hamrick hosted the annual Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Buffalo Wild Wings in Addison.
The chapter hosted a dinner Oct. 9 at the home of Holly and Phillip Huffines P’12 to welcome Roberto Noya, then dean of enrollment services, to Dallas. Noya addressed the College's strategic plan, specifically the admissions initiatives for the greater Dallas area and the different ways the chapter can help the recruitment effort. Hamrick coordinated the event.
Texas: Houston
President: George Gick ’60, georgegick@yahoo.com
Liaison: Mary Pat StaatsThe chapterhosted a reception for accepted students and their families April 7 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Gick and Bill Starr ’76 hosted the event.
Starr, theGreater Houston alumni admissions representative (AAR) coordinator, hosted the first organizational meeting for area AARs and other interested alumni Jan. 6 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Those interested in becoming an AAR should contact Starr, b455starr@hotmail.com, or Anne Marie Ferriere, associate director of admissions and AAR program coordinator, ferriera@lafayette.edu.
Gordon Laird ’49 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Knucklehead’s Neighborhood.
The chapter enjoyed dinner with cocktails Oct. 5 at the Hilton Garden Inn at the Galleria. The evening featured guest speaker Roberto Noya, then dean of enrollment services. Gick chaired the event.
Vermont: North (joint chapter with Lehigh)
Contact: Matthew Bartle ’05, mattwbartle@gmail.com
Liaison: Mary Pat StaatsJames and Mary Jay Mullowney, Lehigh University Class of 1980, will host a welcoming event for incoming first-year students of Lafayette and Lehigh 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at their home, 7 Driftwood Lane in Burlington. Please RSVP online by Monday, July 20. Questions? Contact alumni affairs.
The wine and cheese party Bartlewas planning for May 17 at Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. Questions? Contact Bartle.
Louise Coles ’81 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Windjammer Restaurant and Upper Deck Pub in South Burlington.
Washington: Seattle
Contact: Kimberly Ramstad Streamer ’90, kim.Streamer@corporate.ge.com
Liaison: Sarah Trimmer
Farhan Ahmed ’05 hosted the Lafayette-Lehigh football telecast party Nov. 22 at Spitfire (North Deck).
