Class Note 1948
Issue
Jan - Feb 2019
Our 70th reunion held at the Hanover Inn, with the gracious hospitality of the College for the classes of ’43, ’48, and ’53, was a grand success. We had a group of some 50 people, including 10 alumni, 13 widows, wives, and guests, attending. At our Friday evening reception and dinner we were entertained by the Dartmouth Aires, a very cheerful and accomplished group. President Hanlon spoke and expurgated speech notes are as follows: “A sense of place, a tight-knit community, commitment to the liberal arts, an adventuresome spirit—these are the heart and soul of Dartmouth. Broad knowledge of the world, the experience of having done a deep dive into one subject, and a suite of timeless, generally applicable intellectual skills, such as the ability to communicate, critical thinking, a well-developed creative mind, the ability to work effectively with others, leadership skills—these are the goals of a liberal arts education. Dartmouth believes that these habits of mind are the best preparation to lead with creativity and confidence in today’s increasingly volatile and complex world.”
At our annual meeting class president Bud Munson advised that we now have only three active class members on the executive committee and, although we are performing all necessary functions for an active class and looking forward to our mini-reunion next year, we need to consider what actions should be taken when the class becomes inactive. As we have adequate funds in the treasury, it was agreed to cancel future dues requirements. If no action is taken, residual funds in the treasury would simply go to the College without further recognition to the class of 1948. Our 1948 scholarship athlete is funded and requires no action for perpetuity. It’s a popular program, and each awardee gets a plaque and written confirmation. We agreed to search for a way to pass the residual funds along that will keep remembrance for the class of 1948. The only other ongoing program we have is for the Hanover Inn rocking chairs, which typically costs $2,000-$3,000 annually, which does not go through the College. Warren Daniell advised that we were given the Harvey P. Hood 1918 Award for setting a participation record of 53.2-percent gifting to the College fund for a class celebrating its 70th reunion. His goal is to increase this rate for Dartmouth’s 250th this year.
—Dave Kurr, 4281 Indian Field Road, Clinton, NY 13323; (315) 853-3582; djkurr@verizon.net
At our annual meeting class president Bud Munson advised that we now have only three active class members on the executive committee and, although we are performing all necessary functions for an active class and looking forward to our mini-reunion next year, we need to consider what actions should be taken when the class becomes inactive. As we have adequate funds in the treasury, it was agreed to cancel future dues requirements. If no action is taken, residual funds in the treasury would simply go to the College without further recognition to the class of 1948. Our 1948 scholarship athlete is funded and requires no action for perpetuity. It’s a popular program, and each awardee gets a plaque and written confirmation. We agreed to search for a way to pass the residual funds along that will keep remembrance for the class of 1948. The only other ongoing program we have is for the Hanover Inn rocking chairs, which typically costs $2,000-$3,000 annually, which does not go through the College. Warren Daniell advised that we were given the Harvey P. Hood 1918 Award for setting a participation record of 53.2-percent gifting to the College fund for a class celebrating its 70th reunion. His goal is to increase this rate for Dartmouth’s 250th this year.
—Dave Kurr, 4281 Indian Field Road, Clinton, NY 13323; (315) 853-3582; djkurr@verizon.net