Class Note 1973
The year 2011 is on the wane.
Trevor Rees-Jones received the 2011 Methodist Health System Folsom Leadership Award in early October in Dallas. Established in 2005, the award recognizes individuals whose demonstrated commitment and excellence in community leadership emulates the achievements of former Dallas Mayor Robert S. Folsom. Recipients of the award are selected for their accomplishments in making a lasting, positive change in the Dallas community and inspiring others to follow in their paths. Methodist Health System Foundation president and CEO April Box Chamberlain said, “Trevor is a committed and dynamic leader who has enthusiastically used the fruits of his business success to improve in tangible ways the quality of life and life circumstances for those less fortunate, especially abused and neglected children. Along with support from his wife, Jan, Trevor is the embodiment of community leadership and we are proud to honor him with this award.”
Trevor is a life-long resident of the Dallas area and his business career there spans more than 30 years. After graduating from Southern Methodist University law school, he practiced oil and gas reorganization law with Thompson & Knight, and later decided to enter the oil and gas business. Starting from scratch in 1984, he has built his business into one of the most successful independent oil and gas companies in Texas.
Trevor is past president of both the Dallas Petroleum Club and the Dallas Hardhatters (now Wildcatters) Committee. He is a member of the Dartmouth College board of trustees, Texas Christian University board of trustees, TCU Energy Institute’s board of advisors, Highland Park Presbyterian Church and the Dallas Country Club.
Trevor and Jan are the founders of the Rees-Jones Foundation, a private foundation established in 2006 for the primary purpose of sharing their resources with the underserved people of north Texas. The vision of the foundation is that those who are disadvantaged or who are suffering spiritually, physically or emotionally will experience the love of Christ in tangible ways, receiving relief from their suffering, encouragement in their growth and improvement in their quality of life. The foundation places special emphasis on assisting children and their families who lack the opportunity or resources to improve their lives. Programs designed to serve abused and neglected children, children with physical or mental disabilities and children and families living under conditions of poverty or oppression are of high interest.
Needless to say, we are delighted to call Trevor “classmate.”
In April the Hanover planning board approved the College’s project to install seven light towers at Memorial Field; three on Floren Varsity House, one at each end of the west stands, another behind the stands and one in front of Leverone. The primary purpose of the lights is to extend practice hours, but the College will be able to host up to five evening events at the stadium each year. Also, a higher-quality sound system will be installed. Both systems utilize the latest technology to minimize the impact on the neighborhood.
Feel free to send your “annual” letter.
—Val Armento, 227 Sylvan Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403; val.armento@alum.dartmouth.org
