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DECEMBER 1999 CIIAAAARRRRGE! ! !! Not unlike a battle-hardened general, President DICK LEWIS
has massed troops, developed strategies, made key assignments and given marching
orders to propel the Class of 1954 through its next four and one-half
years, capped by the 50th reunion! Rumors have it that he has also commissioned
several small, clandestine intelligence units, each of which will report to him
directly Just a way of catching your attention to the fact that the past few
months have been alive with sessions which have brought your new officers and
executive committee up to fighting trim in record time - Leadership Weekend in
September, Homecoming in October and the recently completed Class Management
Committee meeting on Cape Cod. The blend of continuing functionaries and new
faces should give us a smooth ride to 2004. In the absence of your newsletter editor (Senior Olympics in Orlando), veteran DICK BARKER, with the able assistance of BILL GROVER, took notes at Homecoming and provided the grist for the weekend report. At least 33 classmates attended the various '54 ftinctions or were spotted showing interest. The usual high-spec arrangements were made by JOHN GILLESPIE and were well-attended and appreciated. Drinks/nibbles, parade, speeches, bonfire followed the usual Friday routine with the applause of Hanoverites increasing noticeably as the '54 marchers strutted by. Much of what was discussed at the well-attended Class meeting on Saturday morning was addressed in depth on Cape Cod, so will be combined in the next section. Those making exceptional efforts to join us distance-wise, were TOM TYLER, STEVE MULI~JNS and AI~E(' GRAY. Officers LEWIS, J. DAVIS, BERLIN, and RoBINSON, ably complemented by specialists HARTMAN, OSMONI), KENYON, GILLESPIE, HESTON and ADNOPOZ reported, emphasized, cajoled and mildly insulted those assembled: Mssrs. BASTIAN, R. BERRY, GOLDSTEIN, KANE, D. McLAUGHLIN, R. PAGE, WElL and W. WHITE (plus all the aforementioned). An Alumni Fund goal of $307,000 (10% over last year's result) for the 99/00 year was approved. One year, the Class meeting should be videotaped and sent to every '54 as a demonstration of the fine combination of raucous good humor, class business, inherent spirit and an honest respect for those who lead the Class - it would make you want to be at the next one. Following a damp. chilly pregame, livened considerably by the ample supply of Old Maude's Juice generously shipped in by CLARK aud I)()NNA I)A VIS, things picked up as the football team managed a win over Cornell, which, in hind-sight, kept them out of the Ivy League cellar. Joined by Messrs. BORDEN, W. ANDERSON, BUCHANAN, DANFORTH, LEARY and NOLIN at the post-game "we won the lottery again!" celebration in the Faculty Lounge, the '54s were treated to prepared acceptance remarks from PETER BULLIS on being presented with the Class of 1954 Award. Award chair Bob Adnopoz takes extraordinary measures to assure that the awardee is taken by surprise, but all strategies to get Peter to Homecoming had failed because of family and business conflicts, so lie was informed. Not only did he put together a thoughtful response, but he also loaded an entire virtual bus with TRICIA, family and friends to be present. As a special treat, IRENE ITABASHI came to honor MAS's old friend. The weekend was highlighted with a superb dinner in the Hood Museum. The prohibition against red wine daunted no-one and Overseer Maribel BASTIAN, our blossomed intern, gave a delightful presentation. BRYCE and SUE embarrassed themselves with pride-beaming. Homecoming is always a good time for the Class and this one had its own special qualities. CLASS MANAGEMENT RETREAT Impeccably planned and organized by DICK and JANE PAGE, a Class management meeting was held over two days in East Orleans, MA in mid-November. All Class officers and a majority of the Executive Committee attended along with a bevy of gorgeous women. The PAGES, DICK and BARBARA BARKER and DON and JOIE KELLER opened their homes for sleeping with the overflow housed in local hostelries. Those assembled were joined at the kickoff dinner by the WOOLF"s, the CHRISTOPHEs and the DUNC ROBERTS - a mini-reunion by definition! The meeting agenda was extensive and covered a wide range of Class activities and concerns. The purpose was not to come to conclusions, but to present issues and ideas, then determine how (and who) best to deal with them. Emerging from the several discussions was the need for an extensive survey of the Class, including spouses and widows. With classmates entering various forms of retirement at varying rates, '54 lifestyles and interests are now spread over an immense and truly marvelous landscape. Additionally, many of the problems and concerns that will accompany our later years will be common ones. The Class, rich in a vast array of resources and experience, will develop its role based on what you tell '54 "management". The survey is now a concept and will likely run through several drafts before mailing. Your input into its content is needed and welcomed. What follows are informal notes below the discussion leader's name and topic. Current Social Gillespie, Heston Next years Homecoming dinner will be at the Montshire Museum in Norwich through the good offices of John Heston .A program we have not been successful in, other than NY/Boston holiday luncheons, is the organizing of regional '54 get-togethers. The Class has sufficiently large numbers in several areas around the country. Let's find some sparkplugs and unique ideas to spread the good fellowship. .The Plantation Inn golf outing in Florida (Feb 2~0~/24) currently has twelve couples signed - contact Bob Levine or Pete Schenek Next year's fl~fishing trip will be to Labrador. Of current import is the first of a series of ski gatherings - Mt. Snow/Haystack in southern Vermont January 24th through the 26th. Meet at the main base lodge at 9AM on the 24th to make plans on the spot. Mountain guide Jay Davis checks into the Gray Ghost Inn (802-464-2474) Sunday night. Lots of accommodations in the area. Aspen is under discussion, as are other fine areas. Jay is the designated leader for this activity. . John laid out the special aspects of the 50th reunion - later, when we are older. Financial - Robinson Solvency was reported at Homecoming. 185 classmates continue to receive the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine and this newsletter, but do not pay for them. Further discussion will concern the possible cut-off of these two publications from non-dues payers. These are real costs, based on headcount. Scribes Barker and Berlin pointed out that the non-payers had likely been mentioned in the column/newsletter. Write the check! . Last year, we were able to support only one Public Service intern ($2000) due to the lack of contributions from '54s. More reporting on those we have supported will be put forth to show the value of this project Higher dues? Book Awards. Fellowships. Scholarships - Kenvon A book is funded for each '54 following his death - funded from Class general funds Interns are generally Rockefeller-associated, working in Washington (Ms. Bastian an exception) '54 kicks in $500/year toward recruiting expenses for deserving athletes .... Perhaps need a 11111(1 ue '54 project which garners the support of a high percentage of the Class. Potential New Social Programs - Levine Hiking - Caribbean trip - Mississippi Delta Queen Adventure - Vegas? Hugh Roberts, guide -New York plays (John Cunningham notwithstanding) - athletic versus cerebral versus artistic versus fun for fun's .~. .... separate consideration of wives interest. Class Adoption - Berry Last attempt failed .... "nientoringt1 requires very specific needs and strong desire to take advice -not descriptive of most Dartmouth grads tabled. Educational Seminars - Berliii Do our own Alumni College -25 couples -fold into existing or lead by example.... Hanover abroad9 survey says????! Funerals - Lewis Is there a way to know which '54s to notify (short of deceased making list prior to expiring)? Email lists? Word of mouth and email from close '54 friends (ala Herb Hiliman's e-notes to Dave Fitch's friends)? Fraternity brothers'? ideas invited. '54 attendance at funerals has been thoughtful and participative. Communications - Barker Basically newsletter, magazine column, mini-reunions/luncheons and social functions a "continuing column"? .... guest columnists? '54 website has had 400 hits so far - can be used more. Energizing Our Widows - Page Determine (1) continued interest Class, (2) desire to be included, (3) special aspects of drawing widows to functions . (4) what we can do for them .... survey. Looking After Each Other - Davis The high point of the meeting. Jay was specifically elected to the Number Two slot in the Class as a balance to the rough-hewn, Bull Halsey management style of Dick Lewis. A thoughtful, caring person, Jay brings broad avocational experience in dealing with the range of new, sometimes unexpected challenges of this phase of our lives. He brought some interesting research to the table, beginning with a strong recommendation for Dr. Edward M. Hallowell's book, "CONNECT (12 vitalities that open your heart, lengthen your life and deepen your soul)". The thrust of his presentation was that isolated people die earlier. Two predictors for improved health and longevity are contact with friends and gathering with groups who have common interests - family, associations and, of course, the Class of 1954! Without sounding evangelical on the subject, Jay stimulated a lengthy discussion among the group with a number of ideas emerging. He will work on a program with Dick Page.
A general discussion of the subject including ideas about a possible trust, combining capital gifts with the 50th, etc. No number proposed. The Class of 1953 has been attempting, over an extended period, to garner a $10 million gift for their 50th and are behind on targets. Since many of us will be forced to begin harvesting our fully taxable IRA, 401k funds, there may be some way to blend into the 50th gift at advantage. Beuuests and Charitable Remainder Trusts -Osmond Bob kicked off his new Class job with a request for suggested names of classmates who would be likely participants in these worthwhile programs. (His recently received mailing lists 17 '54s as members of the Bartlett Tower Society already). This means of giving to Dartmouth represented 41 % of the total gifts received in 1998/99! Other Topics - Lewis In non-reunion years, there are generally three Class of 1954 Awards presented, meaning that we will exhaust the 54 original prints. The thought was put forward to create a new Class award so that we can maintain the significance of the first 54 and also continue to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of classmates. Men of, Dartmouth - Heston Finding a key that accommodated most of those gathered, John led a spirited singing of the Alma Mater (old words), followed by dispersion of the group to determine the bad news on wives' shopping. The sessions were capped off by cocktails and dinner generously provided by Jane and Dick Page in their new home. Not unexpectedly, the usual suspects christened Jane's white gameroom carpeting with cocktail sauce and red wine. The evening ended with Jean Adnopoz at the piano and John Heston leading the singing of songs that were old even in 1954. All in all, a great meeting. Data for the Directory Peter Robinson - new business address: Bill White - email, finally: WHWhite2O@cs.com Skip Weymouth - new email: Beaver Nash - new address, etc.: Nashthill@HotBot.com
Fresh from a jubilant Chicago cocktail reception, introducing his 360 page, 1761 colour photograph, 22 pound volume, "Toby and Character Jugs", STEVE MULLINS has graciously cut the retail price ($69.95 plus $5 shipping) to $54 for discerning classmates. Collecting jugs is an addictive hobby, so make sure you have the time and storage space before you call Steve to place your order. In late October, Dr. JERRY BARTON was honored by the Norwalk (CT) Hospital Foundation for "Exemplary commitment and philanthropic leadership, strengthening the hospital as a progressive leader in the healing arts." Re was presented with the William J. Tracey, MD Award. Over almost four decades, Jerry began with a private orthopedic practice in Norwalk and joined the hospital's medical staff. That practice is now The Orthopedic Group. As chief of the orthopedics section at the hospital, he introduced both joint replacement and arthroscopic to the hospital and community - procedures well-known to many '54s as they twirl painlessly around dance floors. Jeny served as assistant chairman of the surgery department and as a member of the Board of Trustees. His list of national committees and awards is immense. While the Weston Forum showed a flattering (perhaps younger) photo of Dr. Barton, the Westport Minuteman appears to have put Jeny's name under a picture of another, less attractive, awardee. It happens... The former Playboy bunny who was busted for running, "Afternoon Delight," pleasure palace in DON BERLIN's neighborhood, is in trouble again. This time for prostitution to raise money to "help her fiance". This time, barrister Berlin is pleading diplomatic immunity. Just keeping current. The notice of email change for the WEYMOUTHs came from CAROL. SKIP is changing the name of his senior musical program, so enufjazz@aol.com had become obsolete. They were surprised to find that ccweymouth was available -- why? During a 19-day swing through England and Germany, they heard no "sounds", but thoroughly enjoyed seeing Les Miz and Buddy. "Having been fortunate to have missed rock and roll in my musical upbringing, I really was surprised how much I dug 'Buddy"' The ever-contentious TOM HALL hit the October 25 Letters to the Editors in Time Magazine with the following: "Bending Historical Truth: In his informative analysis of the recent spate of fictionalized memoirs, Charles Krauthammer bewails 'how far we've come in bending the notion of historical truth.' One cannot help wondering why he did not mention the four most widely known examples of apologetically inspired fictionalization: the canonical Gospels. Krauthammer' 5 examples of 'brazen confabulators who make up their histories and the slavish academics who justify them' are simply foll6wing the examples of the ancient Evangelists and the modern Evangelicals. What goes around comes around." Just try reading Tom's comments out loud! BEAVER and KATE NASH's new digs (Ashland, OR) are midway between Portland and San Francisco. He claims that the real reason for Appalachian Trailing it with the LOWs was to get in shape for the rigors of moving. The Nashs are going back to work - a three month stint as hosts of the Sierra Club Ski Lodge in the Sierras. The deal includes room, board and ski passes. A strange use of the word "work".... On April 10, the Dartmouth Glee Club will sing on the stage of Carnegie Hall, joined by 140 alumni choristers. The alums will travel to Hanover for rehearsal on April 8 then, ROADTRIP! by bus to New York. '54 participants - please report the happenings to the newsletter after the event. Going along as chauffeur and "kept husband", CLARK DAVIS drove DONNA to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Harvest Show in Philadelphia, where she served as Master Flower Show Judge (large floral arrangements). On a whim, Clark entered three jars of Old Maude's Juice and three jars of Donna's chili sauce in the Prepared Products Division ('ust happened to have it in the car). Old Maude's took second place! Judges' comment: " delicious tomato cocktail". Clark wore the red ribbon all the way back to Pittsburgh. The newsletter editor's inbox abounds with photographs of the inimitable Clark kvelling. Chief Justice NORM VEASEY writes a mean postcard: "SUZY and I missed the mini-reunion at the Cornell game. We had planned to go (even had hotel reservations), but Suzy's doctor scheduled sinus surgery at that time - how inconsiderate! Suzy is recovering and will be fine, but we missed seeing our buddies in Hanover. These are busy times for us! Can't attend the '54 luncheon in New York because the Delaware Supreme Court is admitting new members of the Delaware bar that day and the Chief Justice is expected to show up. Right now, I'm preparing for a big retreat (I call it an 'advance') of the Conference of Chief Justices and others in Wilmington November 12-13. I get to hold the 'Advance' here because I'm the President of the Conference until next August. After that, I'll have more time as DAVE MCLAUGHLIN and I rewrite ethics for all lawyers in America. I love working with Dave -he's great." Hearing that the great JOHN GILLESPIE was departing, Dave Orr, our best reunion friend in Blunt, has decided to retire. He'll be missed. With the announcement of plans relative to the Trustees' student life initiatives due out in January, a September comment from a "Shed Freedmanite" LUKE CASE might be in order. Quoting Luke: "I believe him when he says 'You see, we have no mold in which to cast you, you need to define your own expectations and dreams' If my faith is misplaced, I'll weep". In order to get into this calmer frame of mind, Luke and ANN did some country walking around New England - "poked around the White Mountains for a couple of days; the flume at Crawford Notch was spectacular after two days of storm-related rain; then a couple of days with family in Cambridge". The College Administration should allocate funds for these outings if they want to keep the fire out of Luke's mailings. Too late to watch, but worth mentioning -DAVE MARTIN, emcee extraodinaire, presided over the National Press Club's newsmaker program in late November, featuring Denver's mayor Wellington Webb. With Congress out of session. there is a good chance that it aired live. Next tiling you know, it'll be the Friars' Club. The peripatetic LOWs missed the joys of Homecoming due to the attendance at the marriage of Martha, daughter of NANCY and BILL BONNEVILLE. MEREDITH and BILL ROBBINS were also there. Martha's husband Bill may not know it yet, but he just joined an ever-growing melange of '54s who are linked through blood relationships. Not surprisingly, other '54s have been clamoring to determine whether they might be in that tree which includes actors, clergy, former Class presidents and the wife of the epitome of all reunion chairmen. Applications are still being accepted. The star of "Great Scott ... Television That Bothers You" is Gregg SCOTT, the son of Class Wag ED SCOTT. A highly acclaimed practitioner of "guerrilla television", Gregg invades people's homes by asking for a glass of water or by incessant questioning about what they have stored in their basements, His show is moving up from community cable to the Comedy Network and Gregg is branching out with bit parts in television drama/sitcoms. Gregg: "I like pushing people's patience, Just to the point before p--sing them off". Chip off the ....... "Tucson TOMMY" THOMPSON, with the loving care of BETH, is back on his feet after a disturbing several months scrapping with a multi-symptomed malaise which included kidney failure, congestive heart failure, disgruntlement at girls on campus and a massive accumulation of internal fluids. They pumped him out, removing enough fluids to drop him from 300 pounds to a svelte 220, ordered up the right medications and convinced him that Dartmouth was much the better for its female constituency. He's now walking five miles a day and a full recovery is not far away. Drop him a note. Lots of Dartmouth in the news lately. '58s Judge Thomas (impressive middle name) Jackson ruled against Microsoft and New York Comptroller Carl McCall got front page coverage for comments on the $2.8 billion Cendant case. But. as the Times says. it is the very quotable Judge BILL WALLS' gag order that keeps us from knowing what the lawyers will receive. Several classmates have sent in articles on Bill's latest blow for what is right - a precedent-setting decision that secret evidence cannot be used to detain people (whether they are citizens or not). Bill ruled against the Immigration Services detention of Hany Kiareldeen, a Palestinian resident alien, who had been jailed for 18 months, based solely on secret evidence. Bill's 35-page decision included "ominous" descriptions of "government process initiated and prosecuted in darkness" and that the case raised "serious issues about the integrity of the adversarial process". His premise was that the Constitution prescribes certain "protection to all persons within the United States, citizens and resident aliens alike". An initial set-aside motion by the INS was withdrawn when they realized who they were dealing with. Happy Holidays! THE CLASS OF 1954 AWARD PETER EBERTH BULLIS Eschewing the siren call of an institution of higher learning in your native New Haven, you cast your lot with the rest of us on the Hanover Plain in 1950. You came to Dartmouth with an open mind about what your life's work would be and partook of the broad panoply of early liberal arts choices from Brave New World to Stemfeld's Music to Shaw's Eccy 1. By chance, an elective course, Art 1, under the tutelage of Hugh Morrison, struck a responsive chord and the piqued interest turned Into your lifetime practice of Architecture. But for that chance coming together of a fertile mind, seeking direction and the academic excellence that is Dartmouth, some very fine structures would not exist today. On Channel Two of the Bullis Saga, it was another happy happenstance that caught your other "attentlontm - a summer trip to New Orleans in 1952. The expressed joy that is Dixieland jazz, combined with the aroma of magnolias and magic in the air completely captured the desire lobe of your brain and the rest is musical history After graduation, studies at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard led to a Masters of Architecture and was followed by a two-year Fulbright scholarship for study of church architecture in Germany. The Registered Architect shingle went up in 1964 and this side of your life has provided clients with high design ranging from kitchens to cathedrals, from loos to libraries and from garages to great halls ever since. In the late 'SOs, your banjo twanged with top groups, Including the Indian Chiefs. Then, in the move that Identifies you, the New Black Eagle Jazz Band nabbed you for what has been a multi-decade love affair and rapport with the musical style of traditional jazz with fellow musicians and with audiences all over the world. Awards and recognition abound, but fall second to your obvious personal enjoyment of the never-ending adventure. A man of dedications to your family, your classmates and your community, you are a superb example to others - one who turned his dreams into reality. We are proud to present you with the Class of 1954 Award.
October 1999
President
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