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AMHERST COLLEGE

REUNION 2016 PLANNING HANDBOOK

Welcome Classes of

1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966,

1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996,

2001, 2006 and 2011.

2016 Reunion Chairs and Headquarters For contact information, see Appendix A, the Alumni Directory (amherst.edu/amherstprofile) or contact

your class liaison.

CLASS OF 1946

Headquarters: James Hall (Double Rooms)

CLASS OF 1951

Headquarters: James Hall (Double Rooms)

Reunion Chairs: Gary Holman and Harleigh V. S.

Tingley (Van)

CLASS OF 1956

Headquarters: Stearns Hall (Double Rooms)

Reunion Chairs: Peter G. Levison (Pete) and

Roger M. Williams

CLASS OF 1961

Headquarters: Lipton House (Hamilton/Chi Phi)

(Mostly Single Rooms)

Reunion Chairs: Stuart S. Deane (Stu) and

Theodore F. Ells (Ted)

CLASS OF 1966

Headquarters: Charles Drew (Phi Psi) (Single and

Double Rooms)

Reunion Chairs: Paul R. Dimond and Robert C.

Lyster (R. C.)

CLASS OF 1971

Headquarters: Seelye (Psi U) (Single Rooms)

Reunion Chair: John R. Beeson

CLASS OF 1976

Headquarters: Mayo Smith (Chi Psi) (Single and

Double Rooms)

Reunion Chairs: Alan D. Greene, John S. OʹBrien

II and Gregory P. Schermer (Greg)

CLASS OF 1981

Headquarters: Hitchcock (AD) (Single Rooms)

Reunion Chairs: Samuel R. DeSimone Jr. (Sam)

and Elizabeth Hartzell DeSimone (Liz)

CLASS OF 1986

Headquarters: Porter (DU) / Garman (Mostly

Single Rooms)

Reunion Chair: J. Jeffrey Sullivan (Jeff)

CLASS OF 1991

Headquarters: Charles Pratt (Double Rooms)

Reunion Chairs: Deborah Cox LeCates (Debbie)

and Joshua S. Jacobs (Josh)

CLASS OF 1996

Headquarters: Morris Pratt (Single and Double

Rooms)

Reunion Chairs: Kwame S. Brathwaite and

Bethany E. Chadwick

CLASS OF 2001

Headquarters: Appleton and South (Double

Rooms)

Reunion Chairs: Emily M. Armstrong and

Warren F. Seubel II

CLASS OF 2006

Headquarters: Wiliston and North (Double

Rooms)

Reunion Chairs: Seraphim R. Hoffman (Sera) and

Sarah K. Rothbard

CLASS OF 2011

Headquarters: King and Weiland (Single Rooms)

Reunion Chair: Andrea M. Ryerson (Andee)

Alumni and Parent Programs Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Alumni and Parent Programs

Amherst College

P.O. Box 5000

Amherst, MA 01002‐5000

Receptionist: (413) 542‐2313

Fax: (413) 542‐2042

email: [email protected]

Shipping Address:

Alumni and Parent Programs

Amherst College

Pontypool

22 Snell Street

Amherst, MA 01002

Senior Staff:

Carol Allman‐Morton

Director of Alumni Engagement (Programs

for Classes ’71–’75, on‐campus events)

(413) 542‐8105

[email protected]

Elizabeth Anema

Executive Director of Alumni and Parent

Programs and Annual Giving

(413) 542‐2041

[email protected]

Kristen Ford

Associate Director of 25th Reunion Programs

(Programs for Classes ’76–’00)

(413) 542‐8226

[email protected]

Sandy Riley

Director of 50th Reunion Programs

(Programs for Classes ’38–’70)

(413) 542‐8240

[email protected]

Open Position

Assistant Director of Classes and Student

Programs (Programs for Classes ’01–’15,

students)

(413) 542‐8235

[email protected]

Support Staff:

Sarah McAlpine

Administrative Assistant (Classes ’76–’00,

parents and families)

(413) 542‐2313

[email protected]

Beth Ollson

Administrative Assistant (Classes ’71–’75,

’01–’15, students, on‐campus events)

(413) 542‐8239

[email protected]

Sharon Sodano

Administrative Assistant (Classes ’38–’70)

(413) 542‐8353

[email protected]

Welcome to Reunion Planning

Amherst has a long history of successful Reunions, and we have no doubt that this year

will be a great success as well. One of the pleasures of Reunion is the mingling of

people who have come back to Amherst for different reasons: to spend time with old

friends, to visit the campus again and see how it’s changed, to take advantage of the

many activities offered (intellectually stimulating and otherwise), to bring family back

to a much‐loved place. For some, Reunion involves a flurry of activities—panels,

lectures, readings, gatherings, talks—while others focus on the quieter moments.

Year after year, alumni return to mark a milestone of the time since their undergraduate

days at Amherst, and year after year, behind the scenes is a group of people working to

make it all happen. Without dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers, Reunion would not

work as well as it does. Thank you for being one of those volunteers.

This handbook serves as a guide and checklist for your committee. Included is much of

the information you will need to begin planning for your upcoming Reunion. This

handbook and a series of training videos are also available online at

https://www.amherst.edu/mm/73945. In addition, the staff of Alumni and Parent

Programs is available to answer your Reunion planning questions. We look forward to

working with you over the next year and will do all we can to help make this a

memorable Reunion for all involved.

Best of luck, and have fun!

ContentsREUNION DEADLINES AND TIMELINES ........................................................................................................................ 1

GENERAL REUNION SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................... 2

GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................. 3

Parking ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Campus Shuttle Service ......................................................................................................................................... 3

On‐Campus Housing ............................................................................................................................................. 3

The Alumni House ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Child Care ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Security ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Food Services ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

AA Program ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Alcohol: What You Need to Know ....................................................................................................................... 6

REUNION CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 7

Building a Team ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

Reunion Planning Committee Conference Calls ................................................................................................ 7

Getting the Word Out: Communication Options ............................................................................................... 7

Headquarters and On‐campus Housing ............................................................................................................. 7

COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS AND DUTIES ..................................................................................................................... 8

Program Committee ............................................................................................................................................... 8

Attendance Committee .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Finance Committee ............................................................................................................................................... 10

Class Bank Accounts ........................................................................................................................................ 11

Headquarters Committee .................................................................................................................................... 12

Class Assistants ................................................................................................................................................. 12

Tents ................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Chairs and Tables ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Trash Barrels and Bulletin Boards .................................................................................................................. 14

Decorating .......................................................................................................................................................... 14

Audio/Visual Equipment ................................................................................................................................. 14

Other Supplies ................................................................................................................................................... 14

Food and Beverage Committee ........................................................................................................................... 15

Food .................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Beverages ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

Saturday Banquet Committee ............................................................................................................................. 16

Entertainment Committee ................................................................................................................................... 16

Recreation Committee .......................................................................................................................................... 17

Nominating Committee ....................................................................................................................................... 18

Children and Family Activities Committee (Optional) ................................................................................... 20

Book Editor (for 25th and 50th Reunions) ............................................................................................................ 20

APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................... 21

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REUNION DEADLINES AND TIMELINES

Summer Recruit potential committee chairs and members

October Class Reunion Planning Conference Call

Reunion planning meeting conference call arranged in cooperation with class

liaison for class members who are interested in participating in planning. Your

APP liaison will provide resources and information you need to be ready

including past budgets, programs and class lists, in addition to the data at the

back of this handbook.

Set general budget (consider entertainment, meals, tent, etc.)

Set class fees (must be set by December 1)

Begin inviting speakers and coordinating programs

Appoint attendance committee chair(s)

December 1 Class fee structure due to your class liaison

January 3‐5 Registration opens

January Reunion postcard sent to all alumni by APP, preliminary college‐sponsored

programs will be posted to the website

March 1 Class Program Form and Headquarters Form due

April 1 Alumni and Parent Programs will be in touch with preliminary program

schedule

April 15 Program schedule and descriptions finalized (after being approved by committee

and speakers)

End of May REUNION

June 15 Post reunion forms due back to APP to help out next year’s classes

Suggested Communications Timeline

We recommend sending one communication per month beginning in November or December.

Mailings will be sent by email (paper mail to those without email). We recommend sending one

mailing to all classmates on paper, including a registration form.

August Homecoming letter: Reunion chair can collaborate with the class president on a

letter urging attendance at Homecoming and inviting attendance at any class

events planned for Homecoming as well as on a class Reunion planning

conference call if scheduled.

November/ Letter: Save the date and announce the class fee, update your class on other

December decisions.

Class Website: Post the class letter, Reunion Committee officers, list of classmates

planning to attend and any other Reunion information.

January Letter: Invite honorary members of the class to Reunion, announce class fees and

request any program or other assistance needed. Include a preliminary list of

classmates planning to attend (you can also link to a list of registered alumni by

class, available on the Reunion website) and an appeal to those who have not yet

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responded. Questionnaires or polls concerning activities and interests of the class

are popular and should also be sent/posted at this time.

Website: APP will add an auto‐populated list of attendees from the registration

system to each class website.

February Letter: Give an update on class plans.

Other Communication: Make telephone calls and send emails encouraging

attendance and registration.

March Letter: call for nominations of those interested in running for class officer

positions. Update on class plans. If you haven’t already sent a snail mailing with

a registration form, this is a good time.

April/May Letter: Can include class program information, and/or a link to the class schedule

on the reunion website (this will not include private programs like dinners, so

that will need to be included separately in your communication).

GENERAL REUNION SCHEDULE

Wednesday Reunion Begins

2 p.m. Dorms open for on‐campus accommodation

Welcome reception

Thursday All day College‐sponsored programs (lectures, museum tours, etc.)

Many class Reunions begin with Thursday activities (golfing,

other sports, etc.) and an optional dinner.

Friday All day College‐sponsored programs

Afternoon Class programs begin and are held at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. (if a

class requests, morning slots are also available)

Saturday All day Class programs at 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m.

11 a.m. Conversation with the president and Annual Meeting of the

Society of the Alumni and the Alumni Council

Noon Complimentary Reunion Luncheon on Valentine Quad

Evening Class banquets and entertainment

Sunday 9 a.m. Service of Remembrance and Community

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GENERAL INFORMATION Parking

While there is plenty of parking on campus, parking close to the center of campus is limited.

Some areas of campus will be under construction. There is no parking allowed on the Main

Quadrangle. Several streets close to campus are restricted to holders of Amherst Town permits

except on Saturday and Sunday, and the Town tickets cars aggressively. Visitors are strongly

encouraged to park in the Hills or O’Connell parking lots off Route 9 and to take advantage of

the free shuttle service to the center of campus.

Campus Shuttle Service

The campus shuttle will run every 15 minutes from parking lots on Route 9 to the Alumni

House and Main Quadrangle. Please note that this shuttle does not have the capacity to

transport groups between programs.

Shuttle Hours:

Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Sunday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

If alumni require transportation from satellite lots to dorms outside of these hours they can call

413‐542‐2065 anytime during Reunion.

As you remember, the Amherst College campus is hilly. Programs are held in a variety of

locations and unfortunately we are unable to provide regular transportation between buildings

and programs. Alumni with mobility concerns can call 413‐542‐2313 before Reunion to discuss

available services.

On‐Campus Housing

On‐campus housing is available Wednesday – Saturday nights. Rooms

may be reserved when registering for Reunion online or on paper

registration forms. Alumni and Parent Programs will make the

housing assignments. Room assignments and keys are picked up by

alumni when they arrive on campus. We do our best to house all

classmates in the same dormitory (or set of dormitories). Actual room

assignments will not be available until alumni arrive on campus.

Reunion chairs will receive a form indicating how many people can be

housed at headquarters and asking for a list of classmates who should

be housed there as space allows. Most often the reunion chair and

committee members elect to stay at headquarters. Others prefer to be

where it might be quieter. Alumni staying at headquarters still need

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to register and pay for housing. The fee is waived for reunion chairs (no more than two per

Reunion class) and their families.

On‐campus housing is free for alumni and one guest each for the Classes of 1936‐1956 (60th

Reunion and beyond) and for children under 3 years old. Housing for children ages 4‐10 is $10.

The charge for all others is $35 per person, per night.

Reminder: Dormitory rooms are functional (extra‐long twin size beds, sheets, towels, a pillow

and a blanket are provided). There are no rooms with private baths. All dormitories and houses

are non‐smoking. The dormitories are not air‐conditioned and we encourage guests to bring a

fan and nightlight if necessary.

Classmates who prefer to stay in local hotels or motels are advised to make their own

arrangements well in advance. A list of area accommodations is available on our website:

amherst.edu/aboutamherst/visiting/lodging.

For Reunion 2016 there is major construction on campus and not as many rooms as usual are

available for alumni housing.

Here is the language we have posted on the Reunion website for all attendees:

Alumni and their guests will be placed first in their headquarters as much as possible. If

headquarters are full, alumni will be placed in another dorm, as close by as we can manage. The

dorms on the main quad are mostly doubles, and alumni who are coming with guests will be

housed together in the same room. Most other dorms on campus are singles, so couples will be

housed in adjacent rooms. Children will be placed on cots in single rooms with their parents. For

example, in dorms away from the main quad, a family of three with one child would have one

single with a cot, and one single next door. On the main quad, they would have a double with a

cot added. You can request to be housed near friends when you register and can let us know about

any special needs you may have, especially any accessibility needs. Most dorms are accessible, but

some are more accessible than others. If your class headquarters is on the main quad and you are

attending without a guest, but would like to be housed with a friend in a double, please include

that information in your registration. You will receive a confirmation of your room reservation;

however, you will not receive your room assignment until you arrive on campus. Please register

and pick up your room key at the Alumni House Reception Center. See your class headquarters

information [at the front of this book].

We strongly recommend that reunion chairs encourage classmates to register early to insure

that their housing needs are met.

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The Alumni House

The Alumni House Reception Center

serves as the general Reunion

headquarters. It is open from early

morning until late at night and is used as

a meeting place for many people. This is

often the first place returning alumni go

when they arrive on campus. They check

in and pick up the final program, their

individual class programs and room keys

if they are staying on campus. Child Care

The college cannot arrange for private babysitters. If families require a sitter, it is suggested they

arrange for one to accompany them to Reunion or use a source such as Care.com or

Sittercity.com. (NOTE: Care.com and Sittercity.com are private for‐profit businesses and are in

no way affiliated with Amherst College.)

The college offers a Children’s Reunion Evening Program for children ages 4‐13. Learn more on

the Reunion website, amherst.edu/go/reunion. The 15th, 20th and 25th Reunion classes often offer

a wide variety of family‐friendly activities on the Saturday of Reunion. The college also

sponsors family activities including family swimming times at the pool. Security

Security is an important issue because several classes have had items stolen from headquarters

or program sites. The college cannot assume liability for such items, and the classes have had to

cover the cost of replacement.

A locked storage room is available in headquarters for each class, and keys will be given to the

reunion chair. We strongly encourage you to use this room to secure kegs, liquor, AV

equipment, helium tanks or anything else you may have borrowed or rented for Reunion. You

may wish to ask your class assistants to watch over the bar, souvenirs, etc. during the hours

when headquarters are left unattended. Please also encourage classmates to keep their rooms

locked at all times.

Food Services

For meals not provided by your class, alumni can purchase buffet‐style meals at Valentine Hall

(except for Saturday dinner when class banquets are being held). Prices will be posted online

and in the final Reunion brochure. Schwemm’s Gourmet Coffee House at Keefe Campus Center

and Frost Café in the library are also open during Reunion. There is a complimentary Saturday

Reunion luncheon on Valentine Quad for all classes.

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AA Program

An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is available on campus Friday and Saturday. There are also

many meetings in the local area. Specific information will be provided in the final brochure.

Alcohol: What You Need to Know

Who can pour?

For safety and liability reasons no alcoholic beverages may be served at functions on college

property (including Reunion bars) except by TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS)

certified servers. BYOB events are not allowed under college policy. As in the past, we

administer the hiring of class assistants for you, and will ensure that they have undergone TIPS

training. You may also hire professional bartenders who are TIPS certified. All alcoholic

beverages — including beer, in kegs or otherwise — must be kept behind the bar and be served

by a trained person. It is a state law that parents may not serve alcohol to their underage

children on a licensed premise (which the campus is).

Who can drink?

No one under 21 may be served. Class assistants are instructed not to serve any students who

are 21, unless that student is a guest of the class (you don’t need to subsidize the weekend for

the student workers of Amherst). If you are hosting student guests who are of age and would

like them to be served, please let your class assistants know and they will card and serve them.

IMPORTANT: It would be a great support to your class assistants to designate one person each

night from your committee who can be their backup if they need help managing a classmate

who needs to slow down or stop their consumption of alcohol in order to be safe. The students

will have emergency numbers at their bar including APP staff and Campus Police to call if they

have concerns or there is an issue of safety. The college and your student servers share potential

liability for any alcohol safety issues that may arise. Please trust them to do their jobs and back

them up if they determine that it is unsafe or unwise to further serve a guest.

Other information:

Cash bars are unlawful without a specific license and cannot be permitted on college property.

This includes the selling of chits or tickets separate from a bar but good for redemption at a bar.

It does not include the establishment of some charge for beverages incorporated in a class total

Reunion fee structure. You can, therefore, include beverages as a budget item — along with

food, band, tent, souvenirs, etc. — when setting a class fee.

The Town of Amherst strictly enforces its “open container” law. It prohibits the public

consumption or conveyance of alcohol in open containers. In other words, do not walk on the

streets or sidewalks or appear on the town common with an alcoholic beverage in your hand.

Do not drive with any open containers in your vehicle.

The Town of Amherst requires a license for all kegs. Alumni and Parent Programs will obtain a

keg license to cover all Reunion classes. A copy will be provided to your class assistants.

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REUNION CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES

Building a Team

The first task of the reunion chair is to recruit a Reunion planning committee and think about

potential committee chairs. Committees should begin to form well before Reunion, typically a

year ahead. Recruiting volunteers is time‐consuming but the process is well worth the effort.

Coordinating a strong team is your main

priority. It is important to bring a wide variety of

classmates into the committees to ensure that

your Reunion reflects the diverse interests and

talents of your class. Specific responsibilities of

committee chairs are described in the following

sections, and a worksheet for assigning these

positions is listed in Appendix B. Talk with your

classmates, share the descriptions in this book,

identify the best candidates for each position and

start recruiting early.

Reunion Planning Committee Conference Calls

It is important to plan a class conference call in October or November and/or a Reunion

planning meeting at Homecoming. During this meeting you will want to discuss how to recruit

additional volunteers as needed, review the budget, set class fees, and begin inviting speakers

and coordinating programs. Work with your liaison in Alumni and Parent Programs to set up

the meeting/call. You can direct volunteers to particular sections of this handbook, or the

planning videos to help them in their work.

Getting the Word Out: Communication Options

Working with the Attendance Committee and your social media/Web editor, you will want to

promote Reunion in regular correspondence, on your class website, class Listserv and social

media pages (if you class uses them). While publicity alone cannot guarantee good attendance,

it will certainly make a big difference.

You will work with your class liaison in Alumni and Parent Programs to prepare and send class

and committee correspondence. We will format and email or mail them. Stationery and email

templates listing the reunion chair and committee members will be prepared by our office.

Please see the suggested communication timeline on page 1.

Headquarters and On‐campus Housing

The reunion chair often works with the Headquarters Committee to supervise and support class

assistants. The chair will also be asked to provide a list of those classmates who should be

housed at headquarters, space permitting. This list will be due March 1, and usually includes

Reunion Committee members. Alumni staying at headquarters still need to register and pay

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for housing. The on‐campus housing fee is waived for reunion chairs (no more than two per

Reunion class) and their families. Registration is still necessary.

COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS AND DUTIES

Program Committee

This committee is responsible for developing class‐sponsored panels and lectures. These Friday

and Saturday programs are a major attraction and include many different presentations and

panels as well as book signings, wine tastings, concerts and debates. Altogether there are more

than 70 class programs, all well attended. Programs should run no more than 60 minutes,

including time for questions and answers. There will be 15 to 30 minutes between each program

to allow for generous travel times between buildings. We recommend that each class sponsor

approximately five programs. There are five available slots for public class programs on Friday

(9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.) and five on Saturday (8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m.,

2:45 p.m., and 4 p.m.) Classes are welcome to add additional private programs between 5 and 8

p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and other private or public programs like concerts and screenings

after 8 p.m.

An extraordinary collection of individuals

gathers for Reunion — alumni, their families

and guests, and a number of faculty, staff and

current students. The mix of interests,

abilities, professions, avocations and

characters is amazing. The trick is to find

those classmates who, alone or with other

classmates or faculty, can create blockbuster

programs for your class. Some classes also

feature spouses as speakers and panelists.

Your class liaison will work with you to help

provide suggestions and lists of classmates.

SUMMARY:

Each class should plan to sponsor approximately five programs.

All programs should be no more than 60 minutes long.

Alumni and Parent Programs schedules times and locations.

Class programs will be scheduled on both Friday and Saturday.

We try to not schedule class programs against each other.

March 1 is the deadline for submitting program information to Alumni and Parent

Programs and for A/V requests. Rooms will be assigned in part related to the

equipment requested.

See Appendix C for a form to help plan class programs.

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If you are considering involving a faculty member as part of a class program, please be sure to

discuss this with your class liaison first since our office also invites faculty members to give

college‐sponsored lectures. We want to be sure that no one faculty member is approached by

too many classes. Alumni and Parent Programs also may be able to suggest certain faculty with

expertise in a particular area. In some instances, alumni give college‐sponsored lectures in

addition to being featured in a class‐sponsored program. If we plan to ask one of your

classmates to give a lecture, we will talk with you first.

In late January, Alumni and Parent Programs will email a form to program chairs (see

Appendix C) requesting information on the programs your class has planned. Program titles,

speakers’ names and any audio‐visual requirements must be confirmed by March 1 of your

Reunion year. It is essential that A/V requests for class programs be accurate, as the college

cannot ensure that last‐minute requests will be met and rooms are assigned, in part, based on

these requests.

Once all the program information has been received, Alumni and Parent Programs will assign

times and locations. Because this is a complicated process, we ask that you not request specific

times for your programs, except when participants are unavailable on certain days or hours. We

will assume your program speakers are available Friday afternoon and all day Saturday

unless you specify otherwise.

In mid‐April, after the programs are assigned, a schedule will be sent to program chairs and

participants. This provides them with an opportunity to review the information and make any

necessary revisions. For a general outline of Reunion activities, please refer to the sample

Reunion Schedule on page 3.

Attendance Committee

This committee is responsible for

inspiring classmates to return for

Reunion and can work with the

reunion chair on communications to

the class. We have found that personal

calls and emails are most effective in

driving Reunion attendance. The chair

will need to recruit callers and divide

the class into telephone and email

trees. If possible, all classmates and

widows/widowers should be assigned

to callers who know them. Alumni

and Parent Programs can supply

current contact information. We do not recommend using the Associate Class Agent network as

a telephone tree, but Agents can certainly mention the Reunion in their Annual Fund phone

calls. Personal calls and notes make all the difference. See Appendix F for class attendance

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histories. Alumni and Parent Programs will email a current registration list each Friday

beginning in mid‐January before Reunion. The Reunion Attendance Trophy is awarded to the

class (5th – 50th) with the highest percentage of classmates returning to the campus. Please

remind classmates to check in at the Alumni House by 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon so that they

will be included in the counts to determine the trophy winner.

Finance Committee

This committee is usually chaired by the class treasurer, who coordinates with the reunion chair

to establish and maintain a balanced budget. The class fee should be set high enough to cover

all anticipated expenses but not so high as to deter attendance (see Appendix E for examples of

past fees). There are a number of options that can be offered by your class as far as registration

fee categories, but there are also some restrictions and guidelines. Work with your class liaison

to have the options you select included on the online registration form. You will need to have

fees set for the following categories of attendees by December 1:

‐Registering Alumnus/a

‐Guest who is an alumnus/a

‐Non‐alumni guests

‐Widow/ers

‐Children ages 11‐15

‐Children ages 4‐10

‐Children 3 and under

Copies of income and expense summaries from previous classes are available from Alumni and

Parent Programs. While these financial reports are not exact guides, they are useful in the

planning process. The most common problems are the following:

Undercharging — Since the college cannot defray class costs for Reunions, some classes

have had to ask classmates for additional contributions after Reunion (or make up any

shortage themselves) because the fee charged did not cover costs. Plan carefully and

build a generous cushion into your budget for expenses that may be higher than

anticipated. Make a conservative estimate of the number of classmates and guests likely

to attend when establishing a budget (see Appendix F).

Incomplete Collection of Fees — The college will provide you with regular updates of

who has registered and will supply a final list at your headquarters. It is up to the class

REMINDERS:

Ask classmates to provide the college with email addresses. The more email

addresses we have, the more easily we can communicate with your classmates.

Your class liaison can help send out “email blasts.”

Your class website and Facebook pages are a great way to keep your class updated

about Reunion plans. The class Web editor/social media chair should serve on the

attendance committee if at all possible.

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treasurer and other class officers to note any attendees who do not appear on the final

list of registered classmates and request that they register and pay the class fee.

Inadequate Cash Flow — Some caterers and other vendors require advance deposits.

Encouraging classmates to register early will avoid tying up someone’s personal funds.

Sometimes classmates are willing to advance funds for early expenses.

Extravagance — Lavish dinners, expensive entertainment and excessive souvenirs

require fees that could turn some away. Unless you have an overwhelming mandate

from the class, focus on keeping the expenses down. Class Bank Accounts

The college holds agency accounts for Reunion classes. Funds collected online (for class and

college Reunion registration) are directly deposited into class accounts. Checks sent in with

paper registration fees are mailed directly to the college and should be made out to “Amherst

College Class of XXXX.”

The funds in these accounts remain wholly owned by the class, and therefore are not tax

exempt. Each class, through its designated representative (treasurer) has the authority to set

class Reunion registration fees, and raise and expend funds on behalf of the class.

Alumni registering for Reunion complete a single registration form with a single payment for

class activities and college housing. The single payment is deposited by the college into the

appropriate accounts.

All bills should be submitted to your class liaison in Alumni and Parent Programs for payment.

To be reimbursed for out‐of‐pocket expenses, be sure to submit receipts. It generally takes two

weeks for checks to be processed and mailed by the college. Please keep that in mind when

planning with vendors. If you are working with a vendor that has not previously done

business with Amherst College, please have them submit a federal W‐9 form with their bill.

Your class liaison will provide your class officers with updated class account information,

usually on a monthly basis, with more frequent reports as necessary. Alumni and Parent

Programs will email a current registration list, with fees paid, each Friday beginning in mid‐

January before Reunion.

Souvenirs Committee

If the class wants to provide mementos for classmates and/or their families, this committee is

responsible for doing so. Some classes choose instead to lower their class fee or to spend more

of the fee on banquets rather than creating a souvenir. Appendix I includes a partial list of

potential suppliers. Alumni and Parent Programs can supply you with high resolution artwork

of the Amherst seal and other images, such as Johnson Chapel. It has been our experience that

souvenirs requiring specific sizes can be problematic. While the college can collect this

information with registration, late registrations and changes mean that classes frequently have

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ended up without enough of the correct sizes and too many of the wrong ones. Non‐size

specific souvenirs are often more successful.

Please Note: Amherst purple is PANTONE 267C and 266 (the more vibrant of the two).

If you order from an out‐of‐town supplier, Alumni and Parent Programs can store your

souvenirs until you arrive for Reunion. Mail to:

Alumni and Parent Programs, Amherst College

22 Snell Street

Amherst, MA 01002

Headquarters Committee

This committee is responsible for the setup at

headquarters. A classmate who lives within easy

driving distance of Amherst is ideal to chair this

committee. This committee will coordinate class

assistants, tents, distribution of souvenirs, decorations

and other logistical needs at headquarters. You can see

photos of headquarters common rooms and kitchens at

amherst.edu/mm/444608.

Class Assistants

Alumni and Parent Programs hires and provides

housing for the class assistants, but the class pays them

directly. A good guideline is one class assistant for

every 75 adult guests; you can see a list of how many

class assistants each Reunion class has hired for

previous Reunions to help you determine how many

class assistants your class will need. Please see Appendix H.

All class assistants have attended the alcohol safety training course (TIPS) provided by the

college. Class assistants should set up your tables and chairs at headquarters on Thursday (or

earlier if your class festivities begin earlier) and take them down and stack them on Sunday.

They are also expected to be on duty throughout the weekend, helping with errands and

miscellaneous jobs around headquarters as well as tending bar. Most students work Thursday

through Sunday. Students are paid hourly: as of this printing the rate is $10.00 per hour; tips are

optional, though most classes have traditionally given each assistant at least $100 as a tip. Your

budget should include approximately $250 to $500 per class assistant depending on the number

of hours you plan to have your bar open. In February your class liaison will help you determine

how many assistants you need, and the reunion chair is asked to complete a form listing the

names of sons, daughters or other relatives of classmates you would like us to hire, if any. If

eligible, they will be given priority. Requests for specific class assistants made after April 1

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cannot be honored, since we have limited housing for student workers and all positions should

be filled by this time.

By the end of April, we will let the reunion chair and the headquarters chair know which

students have been hired for your class and give you their phone numbers and email addresses.

Please contact them as soon as possible and certainly before you arrive.

The students’ last job will be to make sure all chairs and tables are stacked neatly outside the

tent for pickup on Sunday. The tent rental companies dismantle the tents before Facilities

collects chairs and tables. We suggest you pay your class assistants on Sunday after all the

tables and chairs have been stacked and final duties are accomplished.

Tents While it is not absolutely necessary to have a tent for Reunion, it is good insurance against rainy

weather, particularly since most headquarters do not have large indoor spaces. Classes are

responsible for reserving their own tents. See Appendix I for suppliers that have been approved

by the college.

Due to underground utilities and other considerations, there are limited places where tents can

be erected on campus. In most cases each headquarters has one designated tent location.

Tent set‐up times must be coordinated with the availability of Facilities personnel, who will

meet the tent supplier on site to ensure that stakes are driven into safe areas. Facilities will also

coordinate tent permits and insurance paperwork. The college supplies safety lighting for tents

at no charge, and there will be electricity available in most tents. However, the power available

at each outdoor location is limited. Please check with your class liaison before planning any

outdoor activities‐‐such as bands or special catering needs—that may require extra power.

In case of rain, you might wish to order a separate, smaller tent for your caterer or plan for

room in the class tent.

Tent Size Guidelines

Tent Size Capacity*

20’ x 20’ Caterer or 30 people

20’ x 40’ 60 people

30’ x 50’ 110 people

30’ x 60’ 130 people

30’ x 70’ 155 people

40’ x 60’ 175 people

30’ x 90’ 200 people

40’ x 80’ 250 people

60’ x 60’ 275 people

*Accommodates: cocktail reception with bar set‐up and buffet dinner with seating.

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Chairs and Tables

The college supplies chairs and 8‐foot rectangular tables at no charge. Each table seats 8 people.

Please remember that tablecloths are not provided (see the Food & Beverage and Banquet

sections below). A form will be sent to you in February asking for tent details and your

estimated attendance. Facilities will provide enough tables for your estimated attendance, as

well as an additional 16 tables for other needs (catering, food, DJ, etc.). Your class assistants are

responsible for setting up/taking down tables and chairs.

Trash Barrels and Bulletin Boards

These are provided by the college at no charge. Each headquarters will be supplied with two

bulletin boards and four trash cans. Extension cords are available by request.

Decorating

This is a great job for an individual on the Headquarters Committee. Don’t forget that when

you arrive, you will be walking into sparsely‐furnished rooms. Classes can create a more festive

place for people to gather by decorating. Some classes rent round tables, tablecloths and chairs

to set up inside headquarters. Alumni and Parent Programs staff will be happy to meet

someone from your class at your headquarters in the spring and suggest some inexpensive

ways to decorate.

Audio/Visual Equipment

If you would like a basic PA system with a microphone at your tent, please request this through

your liaison. They are assigned on a first‐come first‐served basis. If you are hiring a DJ or band,

most will offer you use of a microphone rather than reserving one through the college. If you

require a projector and screen, speakers, stereo system, DVD player, extra refrigerator, etc. for

headquarters, you should provide the items or rent them locally. Possible suppliers are listed in

Appendix I. There is usually a television in each headquarters. Our staff can provide the most

up to date information.

Other Supplies

Reunion chairs can pick up the following materials in their “class bucket” when they check in at

Alumni House, or they can arrange to have class assistants do so.

Bucket includes:

• Class attendees list

• Safe storage room keys

• Push pins, purple pens, markers and paper

• Campus maps

• Name tags and time sheets for class assistants

• Final programs and class schedules

• Headquarters floor plan

• Copy of keg license

• Tape

• Instructions/rules for Attendance Trophy

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Food and Beverage Committee

This committee is responsible for providing an

adequate and timely supply of food/drinks at

headquarters.

Food

If classes wish to supplement the regular meals

available for a fee at Valentine, Amherst College

Caterers or one of the other approved local caterers

listed in Appendix I may be able to cater at

headquarters or supply informal buffets, barbeques

and platters for pick‐up over the weekend. Food and

beverage chairs will receive the previous year’s menu

from Amherst College Catering in the fall; as prices may change, an updated one will be mailed

in the spring. Most classes have an open bar and dinner Friday evening, a continental breakfast

Saturday morning, a more formal cocktail reception, dinner and party Saturday evening and a

brunch or continental breakfast Sunday morning. Some begin Thursday evening with an

optional dinner or more casual buffet. Classes have found that if an organized gathering and

event is planned on Thursday evening, it encourages classmates to arrive early.

Please remember that while the college does provide tables and chairs for your headquarters, it

does not provide tablecloths. You should be clear with your caterer to determine what they will

be providing. In addition to food, you can purchase “Amherst” plastic cups, napkins and

purple disposable tablecloths from Amherst College Catering. Your class assistants can pick up

more of these items at the Valentine loading dock, when it is open, throughout the weekend.

Beverages

You will need to decide if you want a full bar throughout the weekend, or beer, wine and soft

drinks. We suggest you order a good supply of soft drinks, bottled water and other non‐

alcoholic beverages. Also keep in mind that many alumni will bring their children to Reunion.

Arrangements for all beverages should be made directly with the supplier. Please make

arrangements to have your kegs returned or collected at the end of the weekend. The college

cannot be responsible for empty keg shells. Please carefully read the Alcohol section that starts

on page 6. Class assistants will be provided with a bar kit from the college with an ice bowl,

scoop, bar rag, cork screw and water pitcher. You should plan for any garnishes you will want

behind your bar as well as the equipment to prepare them (knives, cutting boards, etc.).

Ice

Class Assistants are able to pick up ice from Valentine Catering during set hours for use in soft

and mixed drinks. Ice is not available to cool kegs. Please arrange with your bar supplier to

purchase keg ice. You must also arrange for a cooler to transport ice from Valentine and keep

ice cold behind the bar.

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Saturday Banquet Committee

This committee organizes the most formal and

well‐attended event of Reunion. See Appendix

D for a worksheet to help you plan your class

banquet. Some classes have found that it is

easier to have the Food and Beverage

Committee take on this function. Banquets are

most often held at your headquarters; generally

only the post‐60th, 50th and 45th Class Banquets

are held in Valentine Hall. All banquets held in

Valentine are catered by Amherst College

Catering. They will help you choose menus and

all other details necessary for a great meal. If the banquet is at your headquarters, any of the

caterers listed in Appendix I, including Amherst College Catering, may be hired. You are

welcome to hire a caterer not on this list, but we will need to be in touch with them regarding

certifications and permits. Again, make sure to determine exactly what they will provide

(tablecloths, beverages, etc.).

In addition to the food, you need to organize the program for the evening. Featured speakers

are often members of the class. All speakers should be encouraged to make their remarks fairly

brief. The banquet is also often the time for a short business meeting of the class — primarily

the election of officers for the next five years (see “Nominating Committee”) and an

announcement of the class gift to date. Alumni and Parent Programs will provide P/A systems

for speakers if requested.

Entertainment Committee

This committee is responsible

for coordinating

music/entertainment at

headquarters within the class

budget. They work closely

with the Recreation

Committee to ensure that

interests of all age groups are

considered and that there are

back‐up plans (indoor games,

alternative entertainment,

etc.) in case of rain.

DJs have been used with

success by many classes —

volume is easily controlled, set‐up is nominal, musical selection is varied and the show can

move inside if necessary.

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Live bands are good, too, but space demands are greater and the noise level often higher.

Amherst does not provide pianos or sound equipment for bands. If you wish to rent a piano

or other A/V equipment, contact one of the local dealers noted in Appendix I. Note: Amherst

College is in the middle of a residential area and neighbors are not always tolerant of loud

music at night. The town of Amherst enforces its bylaw addressing noise (see text below) and

loud parties have frequently been shut down, so you should take this into consideration

when you plan your entertainment.

Unlawful Noises Prohibited:

The playing of any radio, phonograph, television set, amplified or

musical instruments, loudspeakers, tape recorder or other electronic

sound‐producing devices, in such a manner or with volume at any time

or place so as to annoy or disturb the reasonable quiet, comfort or repose

of persons in any dwelling, hotel, hospital or other type of residence, or in

any office or of any person in the vicinity.

—Town of Amherst Bylaws

Although there are several first‐rate student a cappella groups at the college, they are not

necessarily available to perform during Reunion. We can provide you with names of the

business managers of all the groups to see if any of them will be on campus.

Expenses incurred for DJs, bands, musical equipment rental, a cappella groups and any other

general entertainment are the responsibility of the class and should be included in your class

budget.

Recreation Committee

This committee coordinates outdoor activities

either around headquarters or at the athletic

facilities. Tennis, squash, and swimming are

available on campus. Some classes may want

to organize softball games, a tennis round‐

robin, a golf tournament or a fun run. If you

want to reserve an athletic field or facility, let

Alumni and Parent Programs know as soon as

possible. Golf courses are listed in Appendix I.

Open hours at the Pratt Pool and the Wolff

Fitness Center will be listed in the Reunion

program. Some sporting equipment can be requested through Alumni and Parent Programs

with advance notice. There is a limited supply of athletic equipment, so put in your request

early. The equipment room is not open on Saturday or Sunday, so you will need to arrange

what you need with your class liaison. Plan activities for diverse ages, interests and abilities.

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This committee should coordinate with the Entertainment and Program Committees in order to

avoid scheduling conflicts and to provide alternate activities in the event of bad weather.

Nominating Committee

This committee is responsible for submitting names of proposed class officers for the next five

years (except the position of Class Agent, who is appointed by the college). The nominating

process for all class officers should take place before Reunion through class communications or

phone calls. The class president serves as the chair of the Nominating Committee, and the vice

president is also a member.

The committee should solicit suggestions from the class in the fall and, after consultation with

your class liaison and classmates, determine the top candidate for each position. In fairness to

the individuals nominated and to the class, the proposed slate of officers should be in place

well before Reunion. At the class meeting, an election is most often a formal endorsement of

the proposed slate of officers. A floor vote or run‐off for officers during Reunion is difficult for

the individuals who might be elected without having been informed of the process. If you

would like to set up an online nomination and election system, consult your class liaison.

Positions to be filled are: President, Vice‐President, Treasurer, Secretary, Web editor/social

media chair, and reunion chair(s). Candidates should be given a job description and be willing

to serve for a five‐year period. Your class liaison will be happy to discuss the positions with the

proposed candidates prior to Reunion.

CLASS PRESIDENT: Responsible for actively assuming leadership for the class. He or she

acts as consultant to Alumni and Parent Programs on all matters pertaining to the class

or alumni relations. The president takes primary responsibility and leadership for all

non‐fundraising class activities such as Homecoming and class dinners and, along with

the vice president, is responsible for overseeing the nomination of new officers prior to

your next Reunion, or at any time that a vacancy occurs.

VICE PRESIDENT: Responsible for supporting the class president as needed; often helps in

executing specific class projects; serves on the Nominating Committee and helps find

new class officers whenever a vacancy occurs.

TREASURER: Responsible for keeping track of the funds available for class use,

overseeing class finances and budgeting in concert with the class liaison.

SECRETARY: Responsible for keeping classmates informed and in touch with one another.

The class secretary is an aggressive news gatherer charged with writing a quarterly

Class Notes column for the Amherst magazine and class website. This person is also

responsible for ensuring “In Memory” pieces are written when a classmate dies.

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REUNION CHAIR(S): Responsible for recruiting and managing a group of classmates to

plan and oversee class Reunion activities. The success of a class Reunion depends on the

efforts, organization and creativity of this individual. He or she must be able to manage,

delegate, meet deadlines and be comfortable writing to the class and speaking with

classmates by telephone on a regular basis in preparing for a Reunion.

WEB EDITOR/SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR: Responsible for managing the class’s online presence,

including making updates to the class website. A technical background is not required

for this position since our online services are designed to be easy to use. A Web editor

should be skilled in editing and organizing information, but does not necessarily need to

know any programming or code, such as html. A social media chair must be comfortable

using social media and social media marketing and should be active on at least two

social media platforms. In both positions, some experience with digital photo

preparation might be desirable if the class wishes to post custom photos. Above all, the

person who fills this role needs to be a good communicator, a proficient editor and able

to make frequent updates to online information. See Appendix J for detailed information

on setting up class Web pages.

The outgoing reunion chair should confirm the names of the new officers with Alumni and

Parent Programs immediately following Reunion.

Questionnaire Committee (Optional)

This committee is responsible for gathering and disseminating information about the class.

More than just a tabulation of the number of spouses, children, jobs, residences, etc., a

stimulating report can include such items as political and economic views, national and local

concerns, outside interests, hobbies and volunteer activities. Your class liaison can help with

setting up an online form for your questionnaire.

Questionnaire results can be distributed in advance or presented at Reunion. The committee is

responsible for tabulating responses and creating a report. Copies of the final report can be

prepared by Alumni and Parent Programs for distribution.

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Children and Family Activities Committee (Optional)

Some classes can expect a

large number of children to

be a part of their Reunion

experience. For those classes

– frequently the 15th, 20th

and 25th – it is often helpful

to have a committee to plan

for family‐friendly events.

Past schedules are available

from your class liaison.

Due to construction on

campus, we are no longer

offering a day‐time program

for children, but the college offers a Children’s Reunion Evening Program for children ages 4‐

13. Learn more on the Reunion website, amherst.edu/go/reunion.

The college cannot provide care for children younger than 4 years old, or provide private

babysitters. If a classmate lives in the Amherst area, they may have suggestions about local

sitters. You can also use a source such as Care.com or Sittercity.com to find local sitters with

references. NOTE: These sites are private for‐profit businesses and are in no way affiliated with

Amherst College.

Book Editor (for 25th and 50th Reunions)

The editor works closely with the class liaison and the chosen vendor to organize, edit and

oversee the production of the Reunion book, including the collection of submissions and photos

from classmates. The editor has one of the most rewarding jobs on the Reunion committee and

also one of the most time‐consuming. Reunion books are part of the reason attendance

approaches or exceeds 50 percent. These books make fascinating reading and are guaranteed to

generate enthusiasm for Reunion. Encouraging classmates to make submissions takes many

hours, but the main ingredient for success is a hard‐working editor. Alumni and Parent

Programs financially supports publication of the books for the 25th and 50th Reunion classes, as

long as at least 50 percent of the class is represented.

Sometimes other Reunion classes have funded and distributed reflections from classmates.

These books are printed and bound simply but can serve the same purpose of generating

enthusiasm if they are mailed well in advance of the Reunion.

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APPENDIX

A: Reunion Chairs and Class Presidents

B: Reunion Committee Worksheet

C: Reunion Program Form

D: Class Banquet Detail Worksheet

E: Past Reunion Fees

F: Statistics for Returning Alumni

G: Generic Registration Form

H: Class Assistant Statistics

I: Suppliers and Vendors

J: Reunion Class Website Tools

Reunion Chairs President

Harleigh V. S. (Van) Tingley Charles H. (Hobie) Cleminshaw

10 Spartina Point 4455 Giles Road

Yarmouth, ME 04096 Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

[email protected] [email protected]

207‐846‐6175 440‐247‐7151


Peter G. (Pete) Levison Peter J. (Pete) Weiller

165 Mount Lassen Drive 45 Windmill Road

San Rafael, CA 94903 PO Box 490

[email protected] Armonk, NY 10504

415‐472‐5301 [email protected]

914‐273‐9787

Roger M. Williams

Apartment 332

3701 Connecticut Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20008

[email protected]

202‐248‐1253


Stuart S. (Stu) Deane Earl C. Dudley, Jr.

6272 Terry Street 250 Pantops Mountain Road

Golden, CO 80403 Cottage 293

[email protected] Charlottesville, VA 22911


434‐972‐2399

Theodore F. (Ted) Ells

255 Thimble Island Road

Branford, CT 06405

[email protected]

203‐488‐2215

APPENDIX A

Reunion Chairs and Class PresidentsClass of 1951

Class of 1961

Class of 1956


Paul R. Dimond Dr. Harold B. (Dusty) Dowse

1286 Stagʹs Leap 946 Dexter Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Cambridge, ME 04923


734‐663‐9576 207‐277‐5335

Robert C. (R.C.) Lyster

Apartment 6C

941 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10028

[email protected]

Reunion Chair President

John R. Beeson Russell L. R. Ryan, M.D.

65 Central Park West 11 Orchard Street

Apartment 12A Marblehead, MA 01945

New York, NY 10023 [email protected]

[email protected] 781‐631‐0926

212‐724‐4183


Alan D. Greene Charles S. (Charlie) Fitzgerald

62 Willow Ridge Road 195 Topeg Drive

North Andover, MA 01845 Severna Park, MD 21146


978‐688‐6008 410‐647‐4622

Dr. John S. OʹBrien, II

707 Chesterville Road

Lincoln University, PA 19352

[email protected]

267‐258‐1424

Gregory P. (Greg) Schermer

2160 St. Andrews Circle

Bettendorf, IA 52722

[email protected]

563‐332‐5407

Class of 1966

Class of 1971

Class of 1976


Elizabeth (Liz) Hartzell DeSimone Gerard B. (Jerry) Sullivan

1801 Ridgewood Drive NE 86 Couch Road

Atlanta, GA 30307 Narragansett, RI 02882


404‐987‐9028 401‐284‐0489

Samuel R. (Sam) DeSimone, Jr.

1801 Ridgewood Drive NE

Atlanta, GA 30307

[email protected]

404‐987‐9028

Reunion Chair President

J. Jeffrey (Jeff) Sullivan John H. Willmoth

52 Florentine Gardens 1800 Casselberry Road

Springfield, MA 01108 Louisville, KY 40205


413‐788‐8063 502‐618‐1129


Deborah (Debbie) Cox LeCates Dr. Susan R. Banki

87 Chestnut Street 8/184 Beach Street

Cooperstown, NY 13326 Coogee, NSW 2034

[email protected] AUSTRALIA


Dr. Joshua S. (Josh) Jacobs

1392 Beacon Street

Waban, MA 02468

[email protected]

617‐965‐1947

Class of 1981

Class of 1986

Class of 1991


Kwame S. Brathwaite Bennett M. Wilson, D.V.M.

1620 Homet Avenue 139 Crane Farm Way

Pasadena, CA 91106 Yarmouth, ME 04096


626‐765‐9451 207‐846‐3296

Bethany E. Chadwick

7 Crestview Terrace

Morristown, NJ 07960

[email protected]

646‐438‐9082


Emily M. Armstrong W. Peter (Peter) Beardsley

16 Cantwell Road 415 Leonard Street

Milton, MA 02186 Apartment 6G

[email protected] New York, NY 11222


917‐696‐8229

Warren F. Seubel, II

13 South Oxford Street

Apartment 2

Brooklyn, NY 11217

[email protected]

646‐465‐4329

Reunion Chairs Co‐Presidents

Seraphim R. (Sera) Hoffman Lauren A. Coape‐Arnold

55 1st Street 147 West 79th Street

Unit 106 Apartment 8D

Pelham, NY 10803 New York, NY 10024


914‐715‐4485 914‐629‐3447

Sarah K. Rothbard Katharine A. (Kate) Roin

1633 La Fayette Road 2150 West Churchill Row

Los Angeles, CA 90019 Chicago, IL 60647


914‐833‐2369 847‐858‐1417

Class of 1996

Class of 2001

Class of 2006

Reunion Chair PresidentMs. Andrea C. (Andee) Ryerson Sara J. Gehrdes

2 Park Street 420 West Surf Street

Blairstown, NJ 07825 Apartment 303

[email protected] Chicago, IL 60657


410‐714‐0185

Class of 2011

APPENDIX B Reunion Committee Worksheet

CLASS OFFICERS:

Reunion Chair(s) _____________________ Secretary ________________________________

President ___________________________ Vice President ___________________________

Class Agent(s) _______________________ Treasurer _______________________________

Web Editor __________________________ Social Media Chair _______________________

REUNION COMMITTEES:

Attendance

Chair: ___________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Food & Beverage

Chair: ___________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Nominating

Chair: ___________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Recreation

Chair: ___________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Entertainment

Chair: ___________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Saturday Banquet

Chair: ___________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Programs

Chair: ___________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Reunion Book

(25th & 50th only)

Chair: ___________________

_________________________

_________________________

Finance

Chair: ___________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Headquarters

Chair: ___________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Questionnaire/Survey

Chair: ___________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Souvenirs

Chair: ___________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

REUNION 2016 • May 25 ‐ 29, 2016 • Class Program Information

Reunion Program Chair: Class: ______

Email: _______________________ Phone Number: _____________

PROGRAM TITLE:

DESCRIPTION: Please provide a brief (no more than 150 words) program description for publication

in the final program. Include participants’ names (alpha order), classes, and titles (names are not

included in the word count).

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Use the reverse side of this form if you need more space for program information

Preferred Location: _______ Day and Time:

Locations are assigned by the college based on all requests and AV requirements.

Class programs will be scheduled on both Friday and Saturday of Reunion.

Please tell us if a speaker can speak only at stated day/time.

Additional Needs: Tables, chairs and water/glasses will be provided.

____ Lectern ____ White Board/Chalk Board Other: ___________________________________________

Alumni and Parent Programs will coordinate all requests and prepare the final schedule based on room

and equipment requirements/availability, competing or compatible subject matter, etc.

PLEASE RETURN (preferably by email) by Tuesday, March 1, 2016 to:

Amherst College • Alumni and Parent Programs • PO Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002‐5000

(413) 542‐2313 office • (413) 542‐2042 fax • [email protected]

Program Audio Visual Needs: For specific technical questions related to our audio visual capabilities, contact John Kunhardt,

classroom technology manager, at 413‐542‐2149 or [email protected].

Please put an “x” next to the equipment you are requesting.

____ P.A. System (microphone depends on size of lecture room)

____ LCD Projector/Screen (select locations only) ____ Sound for LCD presentation

____ DVD/Projector or TV

____ I will require a college computer for my presentation. (Please bring presentation on USB drive.

Classroom computers can read both Mac and PC files)

____ I will bring my own laptop for my presentation. (If using Mac – bring your VGA adapter.)

Other: _______________________________

APPENDIX C

APPENDIX D Class Banquet – Detail Worksheet

Class Year: _________ Reunion Chair: __________________ Banquet Chair: ___________________

This worksheet will help you plan your class banquet on Saturday night of Reunion Weekend.

Time and length (early evening, dinner time, late night, one hour, two hours, four hours)

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Refreshments:

food: (heavy hors d’oeuvres, full meal, desserts, none, etc.)

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

drink: (open bar, soft drinks, beer/wine bar, full bar)

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Entertainment (background music, D.J., band, string quartet, none) and A/V Equipment Needed

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Speakers (professor, classmate, Reunion Chair, Class President, etc.)

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Celebration Activities (celebration of a class/class gift achievement, recognizing volunteers)

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Other

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

APPENDIX E

Past Reunion Fees

Reunion

Year5th 10th 15th 20th 25th 30th 35th

2015 $125 alumni/ae $130 alumni/ae $100 alumni/ae $175 alumni/ae $225 alumni/ae $185 alumni/ae $195 alumni/ae

$125 adult guests $130 adult guests $100 adult guests $95 adult guests $125 adult guests $110 adult guests $150 adult guests

$0 widow/ers $0 widow/ers $100 widow/ers $0 widow/ers $0 widow/ers $0 widow/ers $150 widow/ers

$0 children 15 and under $50 children 11‐15 $0 children 15 and under $10 children 4‐15 $35 children 11‐15 $30 children 11‐15 $75 children 15 and under

$0 children 10 and under $0 children 3 and under $0 children 10 and under $0 children 10 and under




$0 children 15 and under $50 children 11‐15 $25 children 15 and under $10 children 4‐15 $25 children 4‐15 $35 children 11‐15 $75 children 15 and under

$0 children 10 and under $0 children 3 and under $0 children 3 and under $0 children 10 and under


$130 adult guests $130 adult guests $130 adult guests $93 guest alumni/ae $100 guest alumni/ae $225 guests $125 guests

$130 widow/ers $130 widow/ers $0 widow/ers $93 guests $100 guests $0 widow/ers $0 widow/ers

$0 children 15 and under $0 children 15 and under $20 children 15 and under $20 children 4‐15 $25 children 4‐15 $50 children 4‐15 $65 children 15 and under

$0 children 3 and under $0 children 3 and under $0 children 3 and under



$0 children 15 and under $125 widow/ers $125 widow/ers $92 widow/ers $0 widow/ers $100 widow/ers $125 widow/ers

$0 children 15 and under $20 children 15 and under $10 children 4‐15 $25 children 4‐15 $0 children 15 and under $65 children under 15

$0 children 3 and under $0 children 3 and under



$0 children 15 and under $0 children 15 and under $20 children 15 and under $91 widow/ers $100 widow/ers $100 widow/ers $125 widow/ers

$10 children 4‐15 $25 children 11‐15 $0 children 15 and under $50 children 15 and under




$0 children 15 and under $0 children 10 and under $0 children 15 and under $15 children 11‐15 $25 children 11‐15 $0 children 15 and under $75 children 15 and under


APPENDIX E

Past Reunion Fees

Reunion

Year40th 45th 50th 55th 60th 65th 70th




$100 children 11‐15 $0 children under 15 $0 children under 15 $0 children under 15 $0 children under 15 $0 children under 15 $0 children under 15

$0 children 10 and under




$50 children 11‐15 $0 children under 15 $0 children under 15 $0 children under 15 $0 children under 15 $0 children under 15 $0 children under 15


2013 $225 alumni/ae $225 alumni/ae $250 alumni/ae $150 alumni/ae $140 alumni/ae attended in 2012 $0 alumni/ae

$175 guests $200 adult guests $250 guests $100 guests $140 guests $0 guests

$50 children 4‐15 $50 children 4‐15 $0 widow/ers $0 widow/ers $0 widow/ers



$190 adult guests $190 adult guests $250 adult guests $200 guests $150 guests $40 guests $70 guests


$90 children 11‐15 $100 children 11‐15 $100 children 11‐15

$0 children 10 and under $0 children 10 and under $0 children 10 and under


$180 adult guests $225 guests and widow/ers $250 adult guests $180 guests $150 guests $100 guests $30 guests

$180 widow/ers $150 children 11‐15 $0 widow/ers $0 widow/ers $0 widow/ers $0 widow/ers $0 widow/ers

$0 children 15 and under $100 children 4‐10 $100 children 11‐15



$125 guests $100 guests $250 guests $100 guests $150 guests $100 guests $75 guests

$80 children 11 and under $60 children 15 and under $0 widow/ers $0 widow/ers $0 widow/ers $0 widow/ers $75 widow/ers

APPENDIX F

Reunion Attendance Statistics

Class # in Alumni % # of Class # in Alumni % # of Class # in Alumni % # of

Year Year Class Return'g Return'g Guests Year Year Class Return'g Return'g Guests Year Year Class Return'g Return'g Guests

2015 1955 190 60 31.6% 46 2015 1960 220 76 34.5% 48 2015 1965 223 117 52.5% 66

2014 1954 147 58 39.5% 55 2014 1959 216 73 33.8% 58 2014 1964 235 138 58.7% 91

2013 1953 156 60 38.5% 46 2013 1958 181 59 32.6% 47 2013 1963 217 113 52.1% 77

2012 1952 169 43 25.4% 37 2012 1957 196 66 33.7% 55 2012 1962 200 119 59.5% 103

2011 1951 142 51 35.9% 41 2011 1956 201 72 35.8% 49 2011 1961 206 115 55.8% 84

2010 1950 223 46 20.6% 39 2010 1955 223 67 30.0% 56 2010 1960 229 125 54.6% 101

2009 1949 142 36 25.4% 28 2009 1954 170 62 36.5% 53 2009 1959 240 136 56.7% 105

2008 0 0 2008 1953 188 60 31.9% 48 2008 1958 198 142 71.7% 109

2007 1947/48 119 18 15.1% 15 2007 1952 199 66 33.2% 48 2007 1957 217 139 64.1% 111

2006 1946 116 31 26.7% 8 2006 1951 175 63 36.0% 25 2006 1956 209 151 72.2% 57

2005 1945 101 28 27.7% 13 2005 1950 270 94 34.8% 57 2005 1955 243 139 57.2% 83

2004 1944 93 36 38.7% 14 2004 1949 163 41 25.2% 9 2004 1954 190 126 66.3% 35

2003 1943 122 49 40.2% 22 2003 1948 66 6 9.1% 2 2003 1953 204 114 55.9% 83

2002 1942 103 44 42.7% 26 2002 1947 47 12 25.5% 7 2002 1952 212 130 61.3% 86

2001 1941 102 39 38.2% 25 2001 1946 146 35 24.0% 20 2001 1951 197 109 55.3% 56

2000 1940 96 38 39.6% 23 2000 1945 134 44 32.8% 36 2000 1950 302 178 58.9% 127

1999 1939 105 40 38.1% 40 1999 1944 133 47 35.3% 46 1999 1949 197 73 37.1% 66

1998 1938 89 28 31.5% 23 1998 1943 146 63 43.2% 49 1998 47/48 137 19 13.9% 15

1997 1937 92 32 34.8% 23 1997 1942 127 45 35.4% 29 1997 47/48 141 63 44.7% 43

1996 1936 89 40 44.9% 23 1996 1941 130 49 37.7% 29 1996 1946 170 77 45.3% 24

1995 1935 74 27 36.5% 21 1995 1940 136 42 30.9% 35 1995 1945 170 79 46.5% 47

1994 1934 72 32 44.4% 34 1994 1939 136 41 30.1% 39 1994 1944 164 80 48.8% 56

1993 1933 1993 1938 1993 1943 161 95 59.0% 88

1992 1932 65 20 30.8% 17 1992 1937 124 42 33.9% 39 1992 1942 158 81 51.3% 63

1991 1931 73 29 39.7% 34 1991 1936 119 50 42.0% 37 1991 1941 152 82 53.9% 65

1990 1930 80 21 26.3% 24 1990 1935 105 29 27.6% 39 1990 1940 154 76 49.4% 57

1989 1929 75 22 29.3% 22 1989 1934 98 36 36.7% 41 1989 1939 164 105 64.0% 114

1988 1938 139 78 56.1% 77

1987 1937 149 82 55.0% 99

1986 1936 136 79 58.1% 92

1985 1935 128 67 52.3% 89

1984 1934 131 75 57.3% 157

1983 1933 121 63 52.1% 48

1982 1932 116 50 43.1% 62

1981 1931 137 65 47.4% 52

1980 1930 140 64 45.7% 78

1979 1929 136 57 41.9% 52

1978 1928 105 54 51.4% 45

1977 1927 112 50 44.6% 44

1976 1926 115 51 44.3% 43

1975 1925 89 35 39.3% 41

1974 1924 96 38 39.6% 32

1973 1923 90 33 36.7% 31

1972 1922 78 20 25.6% 17

1971 1921 67 39 58.2% 20

1970 1920 89 42 47.2% N/A

1969 1919 81 38 46.9% N/A

55TH REUNION 50TH REUNION60TH REUNION

APPENDIX F




2015 1970 291 100 34.4% 43 2015 1975 298 92 31.0% 39 2015 1980 413 98 23.7% 41

2014 1969 283 90 31.8% 59 2014 1974 302 97 32.1% 45 2014 1979 335 66 19.7% 32

2013 1968 268 50 18.7% 26 2013 1973 300 76 25.3% 36 2013 1978 341 70 20.5% 32

2012 1967 277 68 24.5% 46 2012 1972 277 81 29.2% 50 2012 1977 357 64 17.9% 31

2011 1966 259 60 23.2% 36 2011 1971 282 91 32.3% 35 2011 1976 313 63 20.1% 34

2010 1965 232 55 23.7% 28 2010 1970 299 132 44.1% 56 2010 1975 300 58 19.3% 25

2009 1964 234 64 27.4% 40 2009 1969 295 71 24.1% 53 2009 1974 305 63 20.7% 39

2008 1963 230 67 29.1% 42 2008 1968 276 68 24.6% 42 2008 1973 306 63 20.6% 30

2007 1962 211 65 30.8% 33 2007 1967 283 66 23.3% 38 2007 1972 280 64 22.9% 44

2006 1961 214 61 28.5% 25 2006 1966 270 77 28.5% 38 2006 1971 285 68 23.9% 28

2005 1960 236 76 32.2% 37 2005 1965 232 74 31.9% 22 2005 1970 306 116 37.9% 40

2004 1959 227 82 36.1% 18 2004 1964 227 66 29.1% 25 2004 1969 278 76 27.3% 31

2003 1958 211 75 35.5% 48 2003 1963 237 76 32.0% 39 2003 1968 284 45 15.8% 26

2002 1957 228 100 43.9% 57 2002 1962 214 86 40.2% 55 2002 1967 291 63 21.6% 45

2001 1956 217 106 48.8% 44 2001 1961 227 90 39.6% 58 2001 1966 277 61 22.0% 37

2000 1955 250 99 39.6% 69 2000 1960 249 97 39.0% 62 2000 1965 236 64 27.1% 42

1999 1954 211 109 51.7% 80 1999 1959 264 112 42.4% 88 1999 1964 246 61 24.8% 49

1998 1953 213 88 41.3% 63 1998 1958 222 112 50.5% 73 1998 1963 239 56 23.4% 38

1997 1952 238 89 37.4% 37 1997 1957 241 115 47.7% 41 1997 1962 222 104 46.8% 40

1996 1951 211 89 42.2% 29 1996 1956 228 103 45.2% 55 1996 1961 229 70 30.6% 34

1995 1950 341 111 32.6% 53 1995 1955 266 93 35.0% 50 1995 1960 253 70 27.7% 51

1994 1949 213 59 27.7% 59 1994 1954 221 110 49.8% 56 1994 1959 274 85 31.0% 35

1993 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1993 1953 222 80 36.0% 46 1993 1958 232 70 30.2% 40

1992 1947/48 154 45 29.2% 25 1992 1952 256 92 35.9% 57 1992 1957 245 92 37.6% 68

1991 1946 185 55 29.7% 40 1991 1951 225 105 46.7% 66 1991 1956 240 55 22.9% 40

1990 1945 194 60 30.9% 47 1990 1950 362 106 29.3% 77 1990 1955 274 82 29.9% 60

1989 1944 179 44 24.6% 36 1989 1949 224 76 33.9% 62 1989 1954 225 95 42.2% 82

1988 1943 186 63 33.9% 55 1988 1947/ 67 18 26.9% 12 1988 1953 234 81 34.6% 63

1948 100 34 34.0% 18

1987 1942 175 61 34.9% 48 1987 1947 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1987 1952 261 81 31.0% 74

1986 1941 164 64 39.0% 62 1986 1946 201 53 26.4% 38 1986 1951 247 116 47.0% 106

1985 1940 170 67 39.4% 54 1985 1945 217 65 30.0% 74 1985 1950 381 109 28.6% 92

1984 1939 185 62 33.5% 47 1984 1944 200 47 23.5% 37 1984 1949 260 56 21.5% 51

1983 1938 159 49 30.8% 45 1983 1943 196 60 30.6% 53 1982 1948/ 113 19 16.8% 16

1982 1937 177 54 30.5% 50 1982 1942 192 53 27.6% 46 1947 81 12 14.8% 11

1981 1936 167 46 27.5% 36 1981 1941 182 66 36.3% 54 1981 1946 222 55 24.8% 45

1980 1935 146 40 27.4% 36 1980 1940 183 57 31.1% 55 1980 1945 232 46 19.8% 36

1979 1934 154 38 24.7% 51 1979 1939 200 64 32.0% 55 1979 1944 210 41 19.5% 43

1978 1933 141 38 27.0% 30 1978 1938 178 52 29.2% 48 1978 1943 207 51 24.6% 53

1977 1932 139 36 25.9% 28 1977 1937 193 55 28.5% 53 1977 1942 208 49 23.6% 48

1976 1931 161 48 29.8% 43 1976 1936 181 52 28.7% 45 1976 1941 197 52 26.4% 52

1975 1930 158 35 22.2% 29 1975 1935 160 39 24.4% 37 1975 1940 193 45 23.3% 47

1974 1929 175 39 22.3% 27 1974 1934 166 45 27.1% 47 1974 1939 222 41 18.5% 48

1973 1928 135 27 20.0% 20 1973 1933 157 37 23.6% 30 1973 1938 192 36 18.8% 45

1972 1927 130 32 24.6% 30 1972 1932 153 38 24.8% 33 1972 1937 213 35 16.4% 47

1971 1926 136 44 32.4% 26 1971 1931 180 46 25.6% 34 1971 1936 194 29 14.9% 24

45TH REUNION 40TH REUNION 35TH REUNION

APPENDIX F




2015 1985 369 82 22.2% 74 2015 1990 415 177 42.7% 191 2015 1995 408 120 29.4% 164

2014 1984 412 161 39.1% 130 2014 1989 436 180 41.3% 288 2014 1994 406 127 31.3% 198

2013 1983 399 93 23.3% 40 2013 1988 415 157 37.8% 167 2013 1993 438 105 24.0% 147

2012 1982 389 94 24.2% 55 2012 1987 396 166 41.9% 184 2012 1992 361 118 32.7% 163

2011 1981 409 100 24.4% 66 2011 1986 376 169 44.9% 223 2011 1991 437 120 27.5% 160

2010 1980 417 82 19.7% 59 2010 1985 367 181 49.3% 222 2010 1990 416 146 35.1% 168

2009 1979 350 60 17.1% 41 2009 1984 414 195 47.1% 208 2009 1989 435 133 30.6% 178

2008 1978 349 67 19.2% 46 2008 1983 411 174 42.3% 164 2008 1988 420 112 26.7% 170

2007 1977 360 66 18.3% 56 2007 1982 393 170 43.3% 132 2007 1987 401 75 18.7% 95

2006 1976 313 63 20.1% 23 2006 1981 411 185 45.0% 120 2006 1986 379 90 23.7% 99

2005 1975 308 75 24.4% 55 2005 1980 414 177 42.8% 209 2005 1985 365 121 33.2% 137

2004 1974 284 73 25.7% 36 2004 1979 312 119 38.1% 101 2004 1984 405 142 35.1% 189

2003 1973 308 57 18.5% 29 2003 1978 340 139 40.9% 150 2003 1983 390 105 26.9% 107

2002 1972 280 54 19.3% 58 2002 1977 364 131 36.0% 127 2002 1982 398 127 31.9% 122

2001 1971 293 63 21.5% 50 2001 1976 317 112 35.3% 121 2001 1981 415 101 24.3% 116

2000 1970 309 96 31.1% 82 2000 1975 308 141 45.8% 140 2000 1980 419 126 30.1% 184

1999 1969 298 86 28.9% 103 1999 1974 312 117 37.5% 131 1999 1979 356 77 21.6% 126

1998 1968 286 69 24.1% 61 1998 1973 309 115 37.2% 124 1998 1978 337 102 30.3% 117

1997 1967 291 87 29.9% 52 1997 1972 281 119 42.3% 105 1997 1977 359 104 29.0% 105

1996 1966 278 88 31.7% 64 1996 1971 291 129 44.3% 84 1996 1976 328 65 19.8% 57

1995 1965 239 80 33.5% 38 1995 1970 310 130 41.9% 155 1995 1975 309 87 28.2% 78

1994 1964 251 68 27.1% 48 1994 1969 303 133 43.9% 152 1994 1974 317 95 30.0% 131

1993 1963 246 67 27.2% 48 1993 1968 297 125 42.1% 133 1993 1973 317 91 28.7% 125

1992 1962 230 95 41.3% 90 1992 1967 301 152 50.5% 174 1992 1972 286 90 31.5% 130

1991 1961 241 51 21.2% 42 1991 1966 278 130 46.8% 139 1991 1971 297 106 34.9% 118

1990 1960 256 82 32.0% 74 1990 1965 245 104 42.4% 107 1990 1970 304 106 34.9% 170

1989 1959 278 89 32.0% 68 1989 1964 252 139 55.2% 170 1989 1969 304 116 38.2% 147

1988 1958 233 45 19.3% 36 1988 1963 244 127 52.0% 154 1988 1968 297 67 22.6% 91

1987 1957 251 94 37.5% 85 1987 1962 235 128 54.5% 198 1987 1967 305 116 38.0% 170

1986 1956 243 67 27.6% 62 1986 1961 244 106 43.4% 127 1986 1966 271 85 31.4% 133

1985 1955 281 72 25.6% 79 1985 1960 261 124 47.5% 188 1985 1965 247 75 30.4% 82

1984 1954 238 108 45.4% 117 1984 1959 286 151 52.8% 193 1984 1964 255 101 39.6% 152

1983 1953 236 57 24.2% 58 1983 1958 239 106 44.4% 123 1983 1963 249 67 26.9% 126

1982 1952 261 80 30.7% 80 1982 1957 256 123 48.0% 165 1982 1962 238 83 34.9% 128

1981 1951 257 51 19.8% 59 1981 1956 250 122 48.8% 129 1981 1961 250 49 19.6% 88

1980 1950 404 88 21.8% 110 1980 1955 289 103 35.6% 134 1980 1960 263 57 21.7% 95

1979 1949 271 47 17.3% 59 1979 1954 248 113 45.6% 156 1979 1959 289 66 22.8% 100

1978 1948/ 119 9 7.6% 10 1978 1953 207 85 41.1% 120 1978 1958 252 60 23.8% 136

1947 85 8 9.4% 4 1977 1952 267 111 41.6% 177 1977 1957 267 71 26.6% 130

1976 1946 228 23 10.1% 21 1976 1951 262 95 36.3% 144 1976 1956 262 39 14.9% 89

1975 1945 241 32 13.3% 61 1975 1950 417 102 24.5% 168 1975 1955 293 70 23.9% 124

1974 1944 215 41 19.1% 66 1974 1949 275 71 25.8% 134 1974 1954 254 67 26.4% 135

1973 1943 222 43 19.4% 67 1973 1948/ 127 59 46.5% 96 1973 1953 253 59 23.3% 96

1972 1942 217 40 18.4% 62 1947 88 22 25.0% 33 1972 1952 284 81 28.5% 37

1971 1941 209 48 23.0% 65 1971 1946 241 42 17.4% 62 1971 1951 271 40 14.8% 57

1970 1940 206 50 24.3% N/A 1970 1945 255 50 19.6% N/A 1970 1950 430 90 20.9% N/A

25TH REUNION 20TH REUNION30TH REUNION

APPENDIX F




2015 2000 424 60 14.2% 83 2015 2005 419 84 20.0% 50 2015 2010 435 149 34.3% 41

2014 1999 407 61 15.0% 81 2014 2004 434 127 29.3% 87 2014 2009 433 197 45.5% 49

2013 1998 421 57 13.5% 60 2013 2003 411 133 32.4% 63 2013 2008 457 172 37.6% 16

2012 1997 419 95 22.7% 112 2012 2002 444 158 35.6% 76 2012 2007 422 168 39.8% 11

2011 1996 407 80 19.7% 85 2011 2001 452 163 36.1% 74 2011 2006 428 149 34.8% 12

2010 1995 410 99 24.1% 111 2010 2000 431 140 32.5% 56 2010 2005 421 122 29.0% 102009 1994 411 78 19.0% 92 2009 1999 408 105 25.7% 56 2009 2004 441 160 36.3% 132008 1993 439 104 23.7% 128 2008 1998 422 144 34.1% 77 2008 2003 417 193 46.3% 122007 1992 366 64 17.5% 85 2007 1997 421 144 34.2% 70 2007 2002 440 150 34.1% 152006 1991 436 91 20.9% 2006 1996 408 134 32.8% 61 2006 2001 456 191 41.9% 92005 1990 416 112 26.9% 87 2005 1995 404 132 32.7% 60 2005 2000 430 144 33.5% 192004 1989 426 90 21.1% 99 2004 1994 389 130 33.4% 58 2004 1999 379 86 22.7% 92003 1988 395 75 19.0% 61 2003 1993 426 155 36.4% 95 2003 1998 417 137 32.9% 25

2002 1987 400 80 20.0% 111 2002 1992 362 137 37.8% 104 2002 1997 407 162 39.8% 35

2001 1986 383 67 17.5% 60 2001 1991 438 148 33.8% 79 2001 1996 418 156 37.3% 41

2000 1985 374 70 18.7% 93 2000 1990 424 167 39.4% 95 2000 1995 413 156 37.8% 31

1999 1984 411 144 35.0% 204 1999 1989 435 167 38.4% 144 1999 1994 412 184 44.7% 34

1998 1983 413 88 21.3% 95 1998 1988 410 132 32.2% 66 1998 1993 441 170 38.5% 28

1997 1982 392 96 24.5% 71 1997 1987 404 129 31.9% 53 1997 1992 376 190 50.5% 20

1996 1981 407 123 30.2% 78 1996 1986 383 115 30.0% 66 1996 1991 446 178 39.9% 31

1995 1980 428 85 19.9% 105 1995 1985 380 106 27.9% 75 1995 1990 426 118 27.7% 19

1994 1979 361 59 16.3% 64 1994 1984 431 168 39.0% 132 1994 1989 448 130 29.0% 30

1993 1978 351 67 19.1% 88 1993 1983 420 117 27.9% 80 1993 1988 431 142 32.9% 16

1992 1977 363 63 17.4% 89 1992 1982 399 134 33.6% 97 1992 1987 417 131 31.4% 25

1991 1976 333 57 17.1% 83 1991 1981 414 168 40.6% 107 1991 1986 383 114 29.8% 32

1990 1975 309 77 24.9% 92 1990 1980 431 144 33.4% 93 1990 1985 386 157 40.7% 34

1989 1974 316 93 29.4% 119 1989 1979 363 112 30.9% 59 1989 1984 436 165 37.8% 46

1988 1973 316 77 24.4% 73 1988 1978 357 105 29.4% 72 1988 1983 423 129 30.5% 31

1987 1972 280 78 27.9% 107 1987 1977 360 119 33.1% 94 1987 1982 378 106 28.0% 29

1986 1971 297 62 20.9% 68 1986 1976 329 86 26.1% 72 1986 1981 402 134 33.3% 30

1985 1970 315 84 26.7% 111 1985 1975 316 121 38.3% 96 1985 1980 434 119 27.4% 44

1984 1969 307 112 36.5% 132 1984 1974 323 101 31.3% 89 1984 1979 365 84 23.0% 21

1983 1968 305 55 18.0% 83 1983 1973 326 97 29.8% 63 1983 1978 374 99 26.5% 44

1982 1967 313 95 30.4% 105 1982 1972 276 83 30.1% 68 1982 1977 371 76 20.5% 40

1981 1966 278 54 19.4% 77 1981 1971 304 80 26.3% 70 1981 1976 349 52 14.9% 37

1980 1965 257 23 8.9% 37 1980 1970 329 96 29.2% 92 1980 1975 346 55 15.9% 27

1979 1964 258 48 18.6% 52 1979 1969 317 73 23.0% 61 1979 1974 341 69 20.2% 33

1978 1963 252 36 14.3% 43 1978 1968 318 64 20.1% 62 1978 1973 340 65 19.1% 29

1977 1962 242 50 20.7% 63 1977 1967 324 70 21.6% 64 1977 1972 287 54 18.8% 31

1976 1961 254 50 19.7% 74 1976 1966 289 55 19.0% 55 1976 1971 306 52 17.0% 30

1975 1960 267 35 13.1% 48 1975 1965 262 33 12.6% 35 1975 1970 336 43 12.8% 30

1974 1959 292 37 12.7% 47 1974 1964 270 37 13.7% 30 1974 1969 329 50 15.2% 31

1973 1958 261 40 15.3% 71 1973 1963 267 30 11.2% 37 1973 1968 326 33 10.1% 22

1972 1957 273 42 15.4% 62 1972 1962 248 43 17.3% 45 1972 1967 329 8 2.4% 4

1971 1956 269 20 7.4% 30 1971 1961 263 31 11.8% 30 1971 1966 300 5 1.7% 5

1970 1955 300 61 20.3% N/A 1970 1960 272 41 15.1% N/A 1970 1965 262 N/A N/A N/A

1969 1954 260 75 28.8% 80 1969 1959 296 N/A N/A 1969 1964 278 N/A N/A N/A

Class # in Alumni % # of

Year Year Class Return'g Return'g Guests

2014 11 '12 917 37 4.0% 7

2009 06 '08 1303 104 8.0% 2

2008 04 '07 1719 217 12.6% 9

15TH REUNION 10TH REUNION 5TH REUNION

YOUNG ALUMNI

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ First Name M.I. Last Name

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address 1

___________________________________________________________________________________ Address 2

___________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip or Country Code

Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _________________________________ _____________________________________ Home Phone Business Phone

_________________________________ Cell Phone

I/we expect to arrive on campus: please circle

Wednesday, May 25 Before 6 p.m. After 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 26 Before 6 p.m. After 6 p.m.

Friday, May 27 Before 6 p.m. After 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 28 Before 6 p.m. After 6 p.m.

Please list the names of your guests. If any are Amherst alumni, please list their class year.

_______________________________________________ __________ _________________________

Name Class Year *Birth date (children 15 and under only)

_______________________________________________ __________ _________________________


_______________________________________________ __________ _________________________


_______________________________________________ __________ _________________________


$xxx Registering alumnus/a # people ______ x $xxx = $______________

$xxx Each additional guest 16 and over # people ______ x $xxx = $______________

$xxx Widow/ers # people ______ x $xxx = $______________

$xx Children ages 11‐15 # people ______ x $xx = $______________

$xx Children ages 4‐10 # people ______ x $xx = $______________

$xx Children under 4 # people ______ x $xx = $______________

Total Due for Class Fees: $______________

(Please continue on the reverse)

Contact information is new

To pay by credit card, register online at www.amherst.edu/go/reunion

Amherst College Class of XXXX

2016 Reunion Registration Form

CLASS FEES:

APPENDIX

G

EMERGENCY CONTACT:

Amherst College Class of xxxx—2016 Reunion Registration (continued)

ON‐CAMPUS HOUSING:

All on‐campus accommodations are functional; the college provides extra‐long twin beds, linens, a pillow and a towel.

Housing Fees: $35 per bed, per night for guests 11 and older and $10 per bed, per night for guests 4‐10 years old.

—Free for children 3 years old and younger and classes before and including 1956 (60th and beyond Reunions).

—Room assignments are made by the college and are available at check‐in. Please indicate total number of people

requiring a bed on campus for each night. (Do not include children using portable cribs. Families must supply their own

cribs.)

Wednesday, May 25

Total guests 11 and older (including alumni): ______ x $35 = $_____________ Total cost per night

Guests 4‐10 years old: ______ x $10 = $_____________ Total cost per night

Guests 3 years old and younger requiring a bed: ______ x $0 = $_____________ Total cost per night

Thursday, May 26

Friday, May 27

Saturday, May 28

Total due for Campus Housing: $____________

Total Class Fees (page one): $_______________

+ Total Housing Fees (above): $_______________

TOTAL DUE: $_______________

Check Payments: Make checks payable to Amherst Class of xxxx, and mail to:

ACCESSIBILITY/HOUSING PREFERENCES:

Indicate accessibility needs:

List any classmates you would like to be housed near, if possible:

OFF‐CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONS:

Please check here if you do not require on‐campus housing. Please tell us where you will be staying (hotel or other

accommodations):










QUESTIONS?

Please contact your Reunion (Co‐)Chair(s): Name at [email protected] or xxx‐xxx‐xxxx.

The registration deadline is May 16. Class fee refunds after that date will be at the discretion of the class.

The deadline for requesting on‐campus housing is May 21; no housing fees will be refunded after that date.

Credit Card Payments: Register online at www.amherst.edu/go/reunion

APPENDIX H

Reunion ʹ13 Reunion ʹ12 Reunion ʹ11 Reunion ʹ10 Reunion ’09 Reunion ’08 Reunion ’07 Reunion ’06

Class # Class # Class # Class # Class # Class # Class # Class # Class # Class #

Old Guard 3 2

65th1950/1945 2 1949/1944 2 1943/Post 60 2 1942/43/47/48 3 1941/43/46 3 1940/43/45 3 1943 2 1943 2 1943 2 1943 2

(or misc.)

60th1955 2 1954 2 1953 2 1952 2 1951 2 1950 2 1947/48* 1 1947/48* 1 1947/48* 1 1946 2

55th 1960 2 1959 3 1958 3 1957 3 1956 3 1955 1 1954 2 1953 3 1952 3 1951 2

50th 1965 5 1964 5 1963 5 1962 5 1961 5 1960 5 1959 2 1958 5 1957 6 1956 3

45th1970 3 1969 3 1968 2 1967 2 1966 2 1965 3 1964 2 1963 2 1962 3 1961 3

40th 1975 3 1974 4 1973 2 1972 3 1971 5 1970 2 1969 3 1968 3 1967 3 1966 2

35th1980 4 1979 3 1978 4 1977 3 1976 3 1975 2 1974 3 1973 3 1972 3 1971 4

30th 1985 3 1984 3 1983 3 1982 3 1981 3 1980 3 1979 3 1978 3 1977 3 1976 3

25th 1990 6 1989 6 1988 5 1987 5 1986 5 1985 5 1984 5 1983 3 1982 3 1981 5

20th 1995 3 1994 3 1993 3 1992 3 1991 3 1990 4 1989 4 1988 3 1987 3 1986 3

15th 2000 3 1999 3 1998 3 1997 3 1996 3 1995 3 1994 3 1993 3 1992 2 1991 2

10th 2005 3 2004 3 2003 4 2002 3 2001 3 2000 3 1999 3 1998 3 1997 2 1996 2

5th 2010 4 2009 5 2008 3 2007 3 2006 3 2005 3 2004 3 2003 3 2002 3 2001 3

Floater 7 5 6 4 3 1

Young

Alumni 12‐ʹ13 06‐ʹ08 3 ʹ04‐ʹ07 3

*1947 and 1948 held joint reunions in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2003 and 2002

History of Class AssistantsReunion ’15 Reunion ’14

APPENDIX ISuppliers and Vendors

This list is intended to serve as a guide to services in the Amherst area and does not represent recommendations by Amherst College.

AthleticsArrange use of athletic equipment and fields through your class liaison at least one week prior to Reunion.

Audio VisualDV Den Amherst 253‐3383

Klondike Sound Greenfield 772‐2900 klondikesound.com [email protected]

Wassmann Audio Video, Inc. Whately 800‐286‐9744 wassmannav.com [email protected]

Beverages Amherst Wines and Spirits Amherst 549‐0900 amherstwines.com

Daveʹs Soda & Pet City Hadley 584‐7511 davessodaandpetcity.com

Four Seasons Wine and Liquor Hadley 584‐8174 fourseasonswine.com

Liquors 44 Hadley 253‐9344 liquors44.com

R & P Liquors Amherst 253‐9742 RPLIQUORS.com [email protected]

Russellʹs Package Store Amherst 253‐5441

South Amherst Liquor Mart (no delivery) Amherst 256‐6996

Spirit Haus Amherst 256‐6996 spirithaus.com [email protected]

The Peopleʹs Pint: Alden Booth ʹ83 (kegs only) Greenfield 773‐0333 thepeoplespint.com

CaterersAmherst College Caterers Amherst College 542‐2842 amherst.edu/campuslife/dining/catering

Antonioʹs Pizza Amherst 253‐0808 antoniospizzas.com

Atkins Farms Country Market Amherst 253‐9528 atkinsfarms.com [email protected]

The Black Sheep Amherst 253‐3442 blacksheepdeli.com

Bubʹs Bar‐B‐Q Sunderland 548‐9630 bubsbbq.com [email protected]

Elegant Affairs Springfield 734‐9267 elegantaffairs‐mass.com

Frigos Foods Springfield 732‐5428 frigofoods.com

Heirloom Catering Western MA 230‐9423 [email protected]

Lone Wolf Amherst 256‐4643 thelonewolf.biz

Myers Catering Northampton 584‐4145 myerscatering.com [email protected]

Nancy Janeʹs Catering Amherst 256‐3545 [email protected]

Olde Towne Caterers South Hadley 533‐5700 oldetownecaterers.com

Pengyew Catering Amherst 584‐0577 pycatering.com [email protected]

Seth Mias Catering Leeds 695‐4874 sethmias.com

The Pub Amherst 549‐1200

Whately Inn Whately 665‐3044800‐Whatley whatelyinn.com

Note: Any caterer working on campus must be licensed to cater in the Town of Amherst and be approved by the college. Please check with your class liaison before using any caterer not on this list.

The businesses listed vary in price; be sure to discuss your budget in detail before choosing a caterer.



DecorationsAccent Banner (banners) Medford 800‐367‐3710 accentbanner.com

Atkins Farms Country Market Amherst 253‐9528 atkinsfarms.com

Big Y Amherst 253‐0416 bigy.com

Michaels Hadley 582‐0784 michaels.com

Stop & Shop Hadley 253‐3227 stopandshop.com

Sunraise Printing Hadley 586‐7133 sunraiseprinting.com

Target Hadley 586‐5945 target.com

Walmart Hadley 586‐4231 walmart.com

EntertainmentAmherst College a cappella groups:

Sabrinas, Blue Stockings, DQ, Route 9, Zumbyes (Alumni Office can provide names of business managers)

Disc Jockeys:

DJ Dennis Productions Springfield 782‐6773 djdennisproductions.com [email protected]

Party Patrol Southampton 205‐9199 partypatrolrental.com

Party Zone Westfield 283‐2238 stephandj.com [email protected]

The Dance Party Northampton 800‐987‐0350 [email protected]

Live Music:

Check out this website for a list of local bands: ctmamusic.com

Cover Story Everett coverstoryband.us

Dave Lindsayʹs Royal Entertainment

(books a variety of live bands and entertainers)

Randolph 781‐986‐2115 davidlindsey.net [email protected]

Fever Western MA feverband.net [email protected]

The Soul Sensations Western MA thesoulsensations.com

Williams Reunion Jazz Band Williamstown siterrific.com/WRJB John Bucher Amherst ʹ52 at [email protected]

Other:

TapSnap Phototainment

(digital photobooth with bells and whistles)

413‐222‐6111 tapsnap.net Sheryl Cheney, [email protected]

Outdoor ActivitiesGolf Courses: call in advance for tee times and fee information.

Amherst Golf Club (9 holes) Amherst 256‐6894

Cherry Hill Golf Course (9 holes) Amherst 256‐4071

Hickory Ridge (18 holes) South Amherst 253‐9320 hickoryridgecc.com

Ledges Golf Club (18 holes) South Hadley 532‐2307 ledgesgc.com



Outdoor Activities (cont.)Bike Rentals:

Competitive Edge Hadley 585‐8833 compedgeskibike.com [email protected]

Hampshire Bicycle Exchange Amherst 549‐6575 hampshirebicycleexchange.com [email protected]

Laughing Dog Cyclery Amherst 253‐7722 laughingdogbicycles.com

Valley Bike and Ski Werks Amherst 582‐0733 valleybikeandskiwerks.com

Rafting:

Zoar Outdoor‐Whitewater Rafting (Bruce Lessel ʹ83) Charlemont 800‐532‐7483 zoaroutdoor.com [email protected]

Keyboard/Piano RentalsPioneer Valley AV Services (keyboards) Amherst 695‐6698

Falcetti Music Springfield 543‐1002 falcettimusic.com

SouvenirsNote: Amherst purple is Pantone 267C and also 266 (which is a more vibrant color)

Anaconda Sports Poughkeepsie, NY 800‐327‐0074 anacondasports.com

Concept Promotions Newburgh, NY 845‐561‐3553 conceptp.com

Discountmugs.com Miami, FL 800‐569‐1980 discountmugs.com

Enviro‐Tote Incorporated Bedford, NH 800‐868‐3224 enviro‐tote.com

ePromos New York, NY 877‐377‐6667 epromos.com

Hastings Amherst 253‐2840 ajhastings.com

Inter‐all Corporation Granby, MA 467‐7181 inter‐all.com

Print Associates Amherst, MA 253‐1600 printassoc.com

Promopeddler Sherwood, OR 800‐455‐1350 promopeddler.com

Legacy Athletics Hanover, PA 800‐627‐3244 legacyathletic.com

Motivators Westbury, NY 800‐525‐9600 motivators.com

Proforma Shoreline Graphics Old Saybrook, CT 860‐388‐0866 proforma.com/shoreline

Silver Screen Design Greenfield, MA 800‐593‐4052 silverscreendesign.com

Stratton‐Crooke Enterprises Scarsdale, NY 800‐732‐9719 strattoncrooke.com

TentsHilltown Tents Ashfield 628‐4577 hilltowntents.com

Michaelʹs Party Rentals Ludlow 589‐7368 michaelspartyrentals.com

Northampton Rental Center Northampton 866‐584‐5072 northampton‐rental.com

Tents for Rent Webster 800‐635‐8693 ztents.com

APPENDIX J

Class Website Tools

Alumni and Parent Programs encourages all classes, but especially Reunion classes, to use their

Class websites to post dynamic content/information that can help increase attendance, build

momentum and get your class connected with one another as you approach your Reunion.

The Web tools available online are designed for anyone to use. To manage your class or

Reunion site, you must be given online permission to act as a class Web editor. Please contact

your alumni office liaison to be added as a class Web editor before you begin.

What’s currently available on the Alumni Website? Alumni Website (amherst.edu/go/reunion):

Preliminary Reunion schedule is posted and is updated frequently as more programs

are confirmed.

Reunion Planning Handbook (amherst.edu/mm/73945) available online.

Class Websites (amherst.edu/alumni/classpages):

Recruit a Web editor if don’t already have one

The alumni office will provide training via phone or in person at Homecoming.

Additional resources available online at: amherst.edu/help/faq

What should your Class Website include?

Class websites should include the following sub‐pages:

Class News (automatically on every class page). Anyone in the class can post news and

photos. Secretaries or Web editors can also post the Notes here (password protected).

Class Notes: This page can be used to organize and post the official class notes that

appear in the magazine as soon as they are ready, months before the magazine comes

out. The college will post the final edited notes for you (password protected).

Classmates (automatically given to every class): This is a listing of classmates with links

to their contact information (password protected).

Class Officers (automatically on every class page) (password protected)

Reunion!

Photos (if your class has photos to post)

What should your Class Reunion pages include?

Reunion pages should include (either posted on the Reunion page or, preferably, on sub‐pages

of the Reunion page):

Reunion class schedule

Committee member names/contact info

Links to Class/college registration online

A link to the college Reunion Schedule

A link to the dynamic attendee list for all classes (posted by APP staff in January)

Photos page

Creating a photo gallery on your website

Scan photos from your Olio, Freshman Directory (Facebook) and from past Reunions and create

photo galleries on the Web. Alumni and Parent Programs can arrange to have a student scan

your Freshman Directory (Facebook) from archives.

Examples of classes currently using the “gallery” feature:

amherst.edu/alumni/classpages/1982/photos

amherst.edu/alumni/classpages/1975/olio

amherst.edu/alumni/classpages/1963/gallery

To create a photo gallery see the online help section for additional tips

amherst.edu/help/faq/create_picture_gallery

How else can your class use the Class Website? Create “redirectors” or links to interesting, existing content on the college’s website:

o Alumni Directory/Online Biographical Record: amherst.edu/amherstprofile

o Campus News/Lectures:

Audio of faculty and guest lectures: amherst.edu/mm/88469

AmhCam (live video from the Freshman Quad): amherst.edu/mm/35278

News and Events from the college: amherst.edu/mm/17417

o College songs: amherst.edu/mm/481

o College merchandise: amherst.edu/mm/459

Have questions?

Please contact your Class Liaison in Alumni and Parent Programs.

Documents

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