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Minutes: Class of ‘64 Meeting, February
8, 2009 From: Barbara (Bobbie) Furman Attardi, Secretary Location: Philadelphia Downtown Marriott Present:
The meeting was called to order about 10:15 by
Janet Spencer King (Class meetings have been changed from Sat. afternoon to
the morning). 1. Class Gift for Social Sciences (Janet King)
Janet moved that we give our class gift of $5,000 to Social Sciences to hold two luncheons a year for two years for new and untenured faculty. This was suggested by Lenni Weitzman at a previous meeting.
The motion was seconded and approved.
2. Treasurer’s Report (Linda Meltzer)
Linda reported that our class is still in sound financial shape despite some losses from our long term investments. There were 480 dues payers and 550 bad addresses. We have funds from reunion surpluses.
3. Fundraising (Janet King)
Janet announced that we have reached 83% of our fund raising goal of $3.8 million for the class of ’64 reunion campaign.
4. 45th Reunion
The remainder of the meeting was devoted to discussing plans for our 45th reunion. The reunion co-chairs are Stan Morgenstein and Arnie and Mary Hammer. Committee chairs were announced and the schedule of events was discussed. Stan asked for volunteers to scout out each event ahead of time to be sure everything is ready.
A photographer will be present Friday afternoon to take class pictures as well as other pictures as requested (e.g. fraternities and sororities). The charge for the class picture will be included in the weekend charge which will be $315.00 for the whole weekend (early bird, before May 1), and $340.00 after May 2. The charge for Friday to Sunday will be $260.00 and $285.00, respectively. Housing (Keeton House) will be an additional $118.50 for the full weekend.
A format for the Class Forum was discussed. Janet suggested David Smith from the Department of Psychology. This possibility will be researched further. Bob Filner, Congressman from San Diego, was also considered.
Bobbie is in charge of organizing the class hike. She has contacted Alice Friedenson for assistance. The hike is now scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the Plantations and will be 3-4 miles. It will follow the class of ’64 picnic lunch at the Plantations.
We will organize affinity phone calls (fraternities, sororities, sports teams etc.) to encourage classmates to come to Reunion. About 20 volunteers are needed.
Rich Glick spoke about our Reunion campaign. We are second only to the class of ’39. Tower Club gifts are going well. People are giving gifts who haven’t before. This is a critical time as the New York State budget reductions have hit Cornell hard.
The JFK award presentation will by made by Cindy Wolloch and Joan Melville Friday night after dinner. We talked about an oral presentation by awardees. Cindy would interview past awardees and make an audio and graphic presentation.
Publicity: Don Allen has volunteered to help. Deadline for News and Views is March 1 and for Alumni news this Wednesday.
Budget: We are trying to keep the bottom line low ($315.00 for full weekend). Alcoholic beverages (wine and beer only are included in final dinner). We talked about allowing a reduction for classmates who would not be able to attend otherwise due to the impact of the economy.
Food: vegetarian and kosher options; other special needs can be accommodated.
Souvenirs: Red plush throw with the class logo.
Housing (Dennis Sweeney): Headquarters will be Keeton House which has handicap access. The rooms are mostly singles. We will need 6 clerks. Dennis will be there Tuesday of Reunion week to put together packets. Email Arnie if anyone wants to arrive early.
Meeting was adjourned for the luncheon followed by afternoon sessions.
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