Planning continues for our 35th reunion—“The Tapestry of Our Lives”—June 13-16. Co-chairs Jim Bassett and Christine Simpson Brent are assembling a great team and a great agenda, and could use your help and ideas, so give them a call or e-mail (jamesbassett78@gmail.com, 603-271-2646, and csimpsonbrent@yahoo.com, 415-383-7445). And be sure to make your own plans to attend.


Big round of snaps to John Carney of Delaware and Annie McLane Kuster of New Hampshire for winning election (re-election in John’s case) to the U.S. House of Representatives! In addition to the round of snaps, lobby both John and Annie to attend our reunion!


Congratulations to Lauren Tanny and her husband, James Woods, on the recent publication of their book: From Ramen to Riches: Finding a Job in Your 20s. “My husband and I wrote this book to help the many 20-somethings who are having trouble finding work. (Not that Dartmouth alums would have any trouble!) Filled with great tips and clear examples, this book helps steer young professionals through all parts of the job search process—self-assessment, creating a compelling resume, networking, informational and formal job interviewing, negotiating an offer and dealing with those first few months on the job. The book can also be useful for anyone looking for work, re-entering the work force or changing careers.” And when she isn’t writing books, Lauren is the CEO of the Tannywood Group Inc., a consulting company focused on sparking company growth through leadership development, workforce reinvigoration and innovative new strategies.


Did I mention that our 35th reunion is coming this June? Why not mark it down on your calendar?


Finally, special recognition goes to the Rev. Scott Axford, class chaplain, who sent me a wonderful handwritten card this fall noting our class dominance of Dartmouth’s leadership positions. To the best of my admittedly bad memory, this was the first contribution to the class notes delivered by the U.S. Postal Service during my tenure as secretary. Not bad, indeed, Scott. Thank you!


You, too, can be like Scott and help support the USPS at the same time by sending in news of yourself, your family or your friends. My next deadline for submitting Class Notes to the alumni magazine is February 28. Submissions will appear in the May-June DAM, so this is your last chance for input before our reunion in June. Don’t delay—write today!


—Dave Hov, 916 Rail Court, McLean, VA 22102; (571) 643-8040; davidthov@gmail.com