The class executive committee convened by telephone at the behest of president Al Rapoport to take stock in mid-April. Rest assured that matters are well in hand; the state of ’62 projects is sound and in good order under the current management.


According to Charlie Balch, there is a suitable balance in the class bank account for present needs, and financial backing for endowment of all writing and rhetoric endowment goals has been achieved and is in good status. Nonetheless, our evident zeal for support of the ’62 class fund should continue, and increase if possible, in keeping with our laudable record.


The 2014 mini-reunion in Hanover is scheduled to occur October 17-19. Plan now to attend and enjoy the pleasure of the autumn season and the gathering of classmates. Be sure to attend the formal class meeting scheduled to convene at 9 on Saturday morning so you can vote upon proposed changes to the class constitution. This weekend is Homecoming, which means “don’t delay” in booking your hotel accommodations.


Looking beyond the near term, now is the time to mark your 2015 calendar for the period April 17-20 to ensure your attendance at the 75th anniversary birthday party of the class of ’62. The venue for the event will be the famous Coronado Hotel in southern California. Can’t immediately place it? Just recall Some Like It Hot to supply the context. These anniversary parties are a ’62 institution that is durable and memorable in the best sense. Watch your mail for pertinent booking information.


In parting, your news and thoughts for inclusion in future columns will be appreciated by all concerned. No input to print means no output to read.


—Denny Barnes, 17007 Barn Ridge Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906; (301) 460-4523; dnbarnes62@verizon.net