Class Note 1962
Issue
Nov - Dec 2016
Class treasurer Charlie Balch tells us he stays busy working with several nonprofits, including an organization that keeps seniors independent in their own homes called the Shepherd Center. “My role is to lead tours for seniors. The two latest trips were to Fredericksburg, Virginia, and the Marine Corps Museum near Quantico, Virginia. The trips along with lunch are always fun and educational with interested folks.”
Charlie continues: “Of late, a lot of time has been spent working on the 25th anniversary commemorative book and celebration for the Bull Run Civil War Round Table. Also several of us aided the author of a lengthy history and index of the Civil War in Fairfax County, Virginia. Of course, staying active with the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and the class are also a joy.” In July Charlie and Ann were looking forward to a trip to Hood River, Oregon, to see their new granddaughter.
Steve Reid, chair of our gift planning committee, asks that each of us considers becoming a member of Dartmouth’s Bartlett Society by remembering Dartmouth or one of its special aspects with a gift through your will or trust or by naming Dartmouth a beneficiary of your IRA. It’s writing a gift into your estate plans and not the size of the gift that bestows membership in the Bartlett Society. Join the 39 classmates who have already made the commitment of leaving a legacy for Dartmouth. Contact Steve for details.
Our 55th reunion is set for Monday to Thursday, June 12-15, 2017. Block out those dates on your calendar and plan on being there. Co-chairs Bill Pierce and Dick Brooks are coordinating programs and activities to be offered both by the College and the class. It looks to be a fantastic few days with old friends and new. Lots more information will be headed your way.
North Shore (of Boston) Men Our Age is a luncheon group of ’62s that meets about every six or so weeks for relaxed conversation and a pleasant lunch. “No officers, no agendas, no dues and no don’ts,” as we say. Many of us didn’t know or barely knew the others before we started lunching together and it’s been a pleasure finding new friends among our fellow ’62s. There is a similar lunch group of ’62s in the Upper Valley and a couple other occasional lunch groups elsewhere. Why not organize a ’62 lunch group in your area or join a nearby existing lunch group? It’s well worth the little effort it takes.
Peter Knight is doing a bang-up job with the ’62 website. The biggest problem is that many of us are not aware of the site or are not checking it regularly for updates. Why not take a little time to go and cruise around the site to see the many gems of helpful and interesting information Peter has made available to us? Find it at 1962.dartmouth.org.
—Paul Weinberg, 39 Abbott St., Beverly, MA 01915-5221; (978) 922-4963; pweinmass@aol.com
Charlie continues: “Of late, a lot of time has been spent working on the 25th anniversary commemorative book and celebration for the Bull Run Civil War Round Table. Also several of us aided the author of a lengthy history and index of the Civil War in Fairfax County, Virginia. Of course, staying active with the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and the class are also a joy.” In July Charlie and Ann were looking forward to a trip to Hood River, Oregon, to see their new granddaughter.
Steve Reid, chair of our gift planning committee, asks that each of us considers becoming a member of Dartmouth’s Bartlett Society by remembering Dartmouth or one of its special aspects with a gift through your will or trust or by naming Dartmouth a beneficiary of your IRA. It’s writing a gift into your estate plans and not the size of the gift that bestows membership in the Bartlett Society. Join the 39 classmates who have already made the commitment of leaving a legacy for Dartmouth. Contact Steve for details.
Our 55th reunion is set for Monday to Thursday, June 12-15, 2017. Block out those dates on your calendar and plan on being there. Co-chairs Bill Pierce and Dick Brooks are coordinating programs and activities to be offered both by the College and the class. It looks to be a fantastic few days with old friends and new. Lots more information will be headed your way.
North Shore (of Boston) Men Our Age is a luncheon group of ’62s that meets about every six or so weeks for relaxed conversation and a pleasant lunch. “No officers, no agendas, no dues and no don’ts,” as we say. Many of us didn’t know or barely knew the others before we started lunching together and it’s been a pleasure finding new friends among our fellow ’62s. There is a similar lunch group of ’62s in the Upper Valley and a couple other occasional lunch groups elsewhere. Why not organize a ’62 lunch group in your area or join a nearby existing lunch group? It’s well worth the little effort it takes.
Peter Knight is doing a bang-up job with the ’62 website. The biggest problem is that many of us are not aware of the site or are not checking it regularly for updates. Why not take a little time to go and cruise around the site to see the many gems of helpful and interesting information Peter has made available to us? Find it at 1962.dartmouth.org.
—Paul Weinberg, 39 Abbott St., Beverly, MA 01915-5221; (978) 922-4963; pweinmass@aol.com