Pennsylvania - Lafayette Alumni of Lehigh Valley Alumni Chapter

About the Chapter

Chapter Executive Committee 2009-2011

Upcoming and Past Chapter Events

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SENDING IN A RESERVATION? MAKE CHECKS OUT TO "LAFAYETTE COLLEGE-LALV" AND MAIL TO:
CHAS M SNYDER '78
LAFAYETTE ALUMNI OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY
2354 SECOND STREET
EASTON, PA 18042-6062

PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE:
YOUR NAME AND COLLEGE AFFILIATION
MAILING ADDRESS
EMAIL ADDRESS (OR EVENING PHONE NUMBER)
NUMBER OF RESERVATIONS & GUEST NAMES

THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
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LALV EVENT RESERVATION POLICIES
We reserve the right to reject any reservation that does not include payment in full, and a point of contact. The point of contact must be an evening telephone number or an email address
(preferred). This information is used solely by the event administrators and the Alumni Office to manage events. Cancellations received after the "Reserve By" date will not be refunded unless we are able to fill the vacated seats. The LALV typically does not deposit checks until after the event has occurred. TWO-TIERED PRICING: For events that have separate prices for LALV dues payers and those who do not pay dues, EACH LALV DUES PAYER IS ENTITLED TO ONE GUEST AT THE DUES PAYER RATE. Any additional guests will be charged the non-dues payer rate.

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(This section updated to 5/25/10)

UPCOMING EVENTS
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PICNIC DINNER TO WELCOME THE CLASS OF 2014
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010, 7 PM

Each year your Executive Committee hosts a picnic to welcome our incoming first year students and their parents to the Lafayette Family.

Current Lafayette students and their parents are welcome to attend. Contact the event chairs below to be included.

Event Chairs: Ralph Doederlein '55, 610-253-3775, and
John Becica '69, 610-438-3567, Becica@juno.com
Held on campus at Pfenning Alumni Center, Wilson Room.
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ANNUAL FOOTBALL FORUM WITH COACH FRANK TAVANI
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010, 7PM

Join the Lafayette Alumni of the Lehigh Valley for a picnic-style hot dinner. Coach Frank Tavani will preview the upcoming season and the incoming players and staff. Learn what you really want to know about Lafayette football.

Send reservations to Chas Snyder as described above.

Reservations deadline is July 31, 2010

Questions? Contact Event Chairs Ralph Doederlein '55,
(610) 253-3775 or
Chas Snyder '78, (610)252-5881, Chasms@rcn.com
Held on Campus at Pfenning Alumni Center, Wilson Room
Cost: $20 per person.
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RAILS AND RIVERBOATS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010, 7:30 AM - 6 PM

Relive the Golden Age of Transportation!
The Lafayette Alumni of the Lehigh Valley invite you to a Rails & Riverboats trip which will include a full day of activities. The trip features a one hour ride on the M&H Railroad, departing from Middletown PA and riding along the Swartara Creek aboard a 1920's vintage Delaware, Lackawanna & Western coach.

The group will eat lunch at the Eat'n Park Restaurant in Swartara, PA before completing the day with a relaxing and informative 45 minute tour of the scenic Susquehanna River Valley aboard the Pride of the Susquehanna authentic paddle wheeler.

Fee includes bus transportation from Easton to each stop, train & paddle wheeler rides and lunch.

Bus will depart Williams Center for the Arts at 7:30 a.m.
Cost: $59 per person for dues paying members (plus one guest at $59); $62 for non-dues payers.

Send reservations to Chas Snyder as described above.

Reservations deadline is July 12, 2010

Questions? Contact event chair Caron Anderson '73, caron@towerproducts.com, (610) 250-0433, or Chas Snyder '78, chasms@rcn.com,(610) 252-5881.
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MARQUIS ALUMNI DINNER CLUB
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010, 4:30 PM-6 PM

Monthly themed dinners for alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends.

The menu for September will feature the Regional cuisine of the Tri-State area (PA, NJ, and NY) with music from West Side Story.

LANCASTER COUNTY CORN AND POTATO CHOWDER

BARNEGAT LIGHT SEAFOOD BISQUE
A fresh medley of Jersey seafood blended with cream and dry sherry wine

THE FAMOUS WALDORF SALAD
The original recipe from the famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel, a creamy blend of Apples, Walnuts and celery served on a bed of fresh greens

JERSEY TOMATOES AND VEGETABLE DISPLAY

DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN DIRTY WATER KOSHER HOT DOG CART

SLOW ROASTED NEW YORK BEEF BRISKET

POTATOES O'BRIEN
JERSEY SWEET CORN
FRESH LOCAL GREEN BEANS
ROTISERRIE STYLE CHICKEN

JERSEY BLUEBERRY AND APPLE CRISP
LOCAL STRAWBERRIES, SHORTCAKES AND WHIPPED CREAM
SAND DAB SUGAR COOKIES

STATE COLLEGE GRILLED CINNAMON SWEET ROLLS

Held on Campus, Marquis Hall, Bergethon Room
Cost: $14.95 per person, payable at the door.
Open to the Public
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ANNUAL LA BARRE TAILGATE WITH FRIENDS OF BASKETBALL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010, 4PM
BEFORE THE GEORGETOWN NIGHT GAME

Members of the LALV chapter and Friends of Basketball are invited to the Annual La Barre Tailgate before the season opener with the Hoyas of Georgetown University.

Kick-off at 6 PM. Be sure to purchase your game tickets for the football game through the Kirby Sports Center ticket office,(610)330-5471, http://www.goleopards.com/.

Cost: There no fee to attend the tailgate, but monetary donations and desserts to share will be appreciated.
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MARQUIS ALUMNI DINNER CLUB
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 4:30PM-6PM

Monthly themed dinners for alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends.

The October menu will feature regional cuisine of the Mid-Atlantic States, (MD, VA, and the Carolinas) with music from Les Miserables

LOW COUNTRY BRUNSWICK STEW
Fresh Southern vegetables simmered with okra and corn
VIRGINIA HAM AND BEAN KETTLE SOUP

FRESH BABY SPINACH SALAD
With chopped egg and bacon, dresses with a peppery mustard dressing

GRIDDLE FRIED APPLE AND CORN FRITTERS

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES IMPERIAL
Chesapeake lump crab baked golden hot and creamy with a touch of mustard and fresh herbs

CAROLINA SHRIMP AND GRITS
A Southern favorite, made to order with creamy grits, garlic shrimp and cheddar cheese

SLOW ROASTED SOUTHERN STYLE PORK SHOULDER
Seasoned with a blend of garlic, salt and sweet spices, smoked and roasted tender, carved to order with natural gravy.

FRESH SPINACH AND RABE

FRESH MADE PEACH CRUMB PIE
HOME MADE PECAN PIE
MOLASSESS COOKIES
RED VELVET CUPCAKES

Held on Campus, Marquis Hall, Bergethon Room
Cost: $14.95 per person payable at the door.
Open to the Public.
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FACULTY LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010 7PM

A Presentation by Professor Robert S. Mattison on
Arshile Gorky: Works, Writings, Interviews

The Lafayette Alumni of the Lehigh Valley and the Friends of Skillman Library invite you to a presentation and book signing by Robert S. Mattison, Marshall R. Metzgar Professor and Head of the Art Department.

Professor Mattison holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University. His special interests include contemporary American art; 19th-century art and the history of architecture. Dr. Mattison has written five books and 70 articles and exhibition catalogs on modern art. He is the recipient of the Marquis Distinguished Teaching Award, the Sears-Roebuck Award for teaching and scholarship, the Jones Award and Jones Lecture Award.

Join us as Professor Mattison shares his insights and comments on his most recent book, Arshile Gorky: Works, Writings, Interview.

A reception and book-signing will follow in the Simon Room of Skillman Library.

Event chairs: Helenbeth Vilcek '79, (610) 588-6888, garafalo@lvar.org or
Prof. Erol Ulucakli, (610) 330-5444, ulucakli@lafayette.edu.

Held on Campus at Skillman Library, Gendebien Room
Cost: No cost to attend.

Please click here to register so that we can order refreshments accordingly.
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BASKETBALL FORUM WITH COACH FRAN O'HANLON AND COACH DIANNE NOLAN
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2010 7PM

Join the Lafayette Alumni of the Lehigh Valley for a picnic-style hot dinner. The "rebirth" of our basketball forum will introduce Lafayette's new women's coach to Lehigh Valley fans. Only nine days before both teams' opening games of the 2010-11 season, both our coaches will preview the upcoming season and the incoming men and women players and staff.

Send reservations to Chas Snyder as described above.

Reservations deadline October 29, 2010

Event Chairs: Chas Snyder '78, (610) 252-5881, chasms@rcn.com.
and Caron Anderson '73 (610) 250-0433, Caron@towerproducts.com.

Held on campus, Pfenning Alumni Center, Wilson Room
Price: $20 per person.
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MARQUIS ALUMNI DINNER CLUB
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010 4:30PM-6:30PM

Monthly themed dinners for alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends.

The November menu will feature a Thanksgiving Feast with regional cuisine of the Gulf States (AL, LA, MS and FL) with music from Show Boat.

GULF COAST SEAFOOD GUMBO

CREOLE SMOKED SAUSAGE SOUP

CRAWFISH QUESADILLA'S Mini flour tortillas filled with cheddar and jack and spicy Creole crawfish mix.

FRESH FIELD GREENS TOSSED IN A PEPPERY BUTTERMILK DRESSING

SLOW ROASTED LOUISIANA "TURDUCKEN"
Boneless Chicken, Turkey and Duck all rolled and tied into one.

HONEY GLAZED SMOKED HAM

SWEET POTATO SOUFFLE
COUNTRY MASHED POTATO with sour cream and chives.
MUSTARD AND SWISS CHARD GREENS
JUMPIN JOHNNY BEANS
FRESH LOCAL ZUCCHINI STEWED IN TOMATOES

FRESH MADE BENIGETS with Raspberry Coulis
WARM PECAN CINNAMON STICKY BUNS
LOUISIANA SWEET POTATO PIE
VANILLA SUGAR COOKIES
CHOCOLATE BREAD CROISSANT PUDDING with warm butter rum sauce.

Held on Campus, Marquis Hall, Bergethon Room
Price: $14.95 per person payable at the door.
Open to the public.

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LEHIGH WEEK EVENTS!

ANNUAL LAFAYETTE / LEHIGH PUB NITE!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010 6PM-9PM

Join Lafayette and Lehigh alumni and friends at the traditional pre-game pub night. Bring your cameras for a photo with the Lafayette Leopard! Rumor has it that the Mountain Hawk may join us, too!

Complimentary snacks will be served. Cash bar. All guests are eligible to win prizes!

Reservations are requested. Click on "Register" below this announcement. For assistance with reservations, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs, alumni@lafayette.edu, (610) 330-5040.

Questions? Contact event chair Brian Cort '99, brian_cort@ml.com, 610-798-9110.

Held at Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square Easton, Pa.
Price: No fee to attend. Cash Bar.
To register online, click here.
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DINNER WITH COACH TAVANI AND FOOTBALL SENIORS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18,2010 7:15 PM

A long-standing Lafayette Alumni of Lehigh Valley tradition that honors the football seniors just two days before THE GAME! Enjoy the Pomfret Club's famous buffet and dessert table.

Meet the senior players and hear Coach Tavani's plan for a Leopard victory!

Questions? Contact event chairs June Vail '79, jav115@rcn.com, (610) 258-0552 or
Ted Veresink '68, tjv145@yahoo.com.

Send Reservations to Chas Snyder '78 as described above.

Reservations Deadline, November 5, 2010

Consider sponsoring a player at a suggested donation of $15.

Held at The Pomfret Club, 33 S. Fourth St., Easton, Pa
Price: $33 per person.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010 2:30PM

The Lafayette Alumni of the Lehigh Valley cordially invite you to a pre-holiday performance of a brand new holiday musical comedy revue.

Join Lafayetters and friends at this new show that promises to fill you with good cheer as you enjoy classic and contemporary Yuletide carols, holly-jolly dance numbers--and more! Come celebrate the season with this merry, merry production!

We anticipate that this show will sell out quickly, so don't delay; make your reservations today!

Send reservations to Chas Snyder '78, as described above.

Event chairs: June Vail '79, jav115@rcn.com, (610) 258-0552 or Cindi Sabo '78, P'13, cyndis1@ptd.net, (610)253-4564.

Held at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse 88 Route 173 West Hampton, NJ
Price: $65 per person covers cost of meal, play and gratuities.
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MARQUIS ALUMNI DINNER CLUB
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Monthly themed dinners for alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends.

The December menu features a Happy Holidays Dinner with regional cuisine of the American Heartland (OK, CO, NE, and KS) and music from Oklahoma.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHUCK WAGON STEW

FRESH VEGETABLE PEPPER POT SOUP

SKILLET FRIED POTATO DOUGH
Cattle drive style dough made from potato and fried in oil, with onions, bacon, ham, scallions and fresh herbs

SLOW ROASTED COLORADO RAISED TOP ROUND OF BEEF,

RANGE FREE CAPON

SMASHED RED SKIN POTATOES
SLOW SIMMERED PINTO BEANS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS
OVEN ROASTD CARROTS
FRESH BROCCOLI CROWNS

BAR B QUE RIBS OKLAHOMA STYLE

HOLIDAY LOG CAKES
PUMPKIN PIE
APPLE CRUMB TARTS
HOLIDAY COOKIES CUT OUTS

Held on campus, Marquis Hall, Bergethon Room
Price: $14.95 per person, payable at the door.
Open to the Public


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PAST LALV EVENTS
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ANNUAL FAMILY SKATE!
SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010, 12:45PM to 2:45PM at the STEEL ICE CENTER, 320 EAST 1ST STREET, BETHLEHEM

Join Lafayette families, & students from the LC Ice Hockey team for a fun, private family skate. Skaters of all ages & abilities are welcome. LALV encourages little ones to bring their bicycle helmets for added safety.

The skating rink is indoors but the ice is chilly! Sweaters and gloves will make your skating experience much more enjoyable.

Students from the ice hockey team will be on hand to assist beginners. You are welcome to stay for the LC Ice Hockey Team vs. LC Alumni Ice Hockey Team game following the family skate at 3PM.

COST is $7 per person for ice time. Complimentary $3 skate rentals and refreshments, including hot chocolate and desserts, will be provided by the Chapter. Please consider that the Steel Ice Center normally charges $10 per person without the private rink and snacks.

To make reservations by the February 26 deadline, click here.

QUESTIONS - Contact Brian Cort '99, Event Chair,(610)398-4281, brian_cort@ml.com. EVENT WAS WELL ATTENDED AND A NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS STAYED FOR THE ALUMNI/STUDENT HOCKEY GAME
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VOLUNTEER EVENT AT THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE
SATURDAY, APRIL 17,2010, 9AM-3PM

Join us in celebrating Lafapalooza, Lafayette's annual day of service. We will be volunteering at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd, Easton. The center is a "no kill" animal shelter that also has implemented a comprehensive spay/neuter program at low or no cost on stray
cats. The 24/7 shelter is a private nonprofit organization relying on donations and volunteers.

We will volunteering to organize donations of goods, to clean up the grounds and kennels, to walk dogs, brush cats, and to provide building maintenance and general cleanup.

Bring work gloves and comfortable work clothes. Suntan lotion and hats are recommended if you work outdoors.
QUESTIONS - Contact Event Chair Caron Anderson '73 (610)250-0433 caron@towerproducts.com Co-Chair Marlene Ely S'76
We had the best turnout ever for this event this year!!

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ANNUAL SPRING TAILGATE AT METZGAR FIELDS
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010, 1PM through 30 minutes following the end of the final game:
Baseball vs Navy and Softball vs Colgate


This year's tailgate is on the final weekend of Patriot League play for baseball and softball. The luncheon buffet will feature meats, cheeses, salads, chips, desserts, and hot and cold beverages.

LALV provides grants to help pay for food for the players and staff. We ask that you consider sponsoring a player, with a suggested minimum donation of $10 per player.

Cost: $10 for adults in advance. $12 at the door. Children under 10 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Send reservations to Chas Snyder as described above. Deadline
April 26, 2010. Reservations are recommended, as only a limited number of walk ins can be accommodated!

QUESTIONS - Contact Event Chair: Chas Snyder '78, (610)252-5881 chasms @rcn.com. Co-Chairs: Joanne Haring '97, Marlene Ely S'76

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LEHIGH VALLEY VIP NIGHT - IRON PIGS BASEBALL GAME FEATURING THE COCA COLA PARK DUGOUT SUITES!
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010 , 5:30 PM

The Lafayette Alumni of the Lehigh Valley invite you to an evening at Coca Cola Park to see the Iron Pigs take on the Louisville Bats (Cincinnati Reds Affiliate)

We have reserved the "dugout suites" climate controlled reception rooms behind home plate, with direct access to private outdoor seating behind the catcher, as well.

Buffet Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m.
First pitch at 7:05 p.m.

QUESTIONS Contact Event chairs: John Squarcia'69, john.squarcia@rcn.com, (610)438-4989,and Chas Snyder '78, chasms@rcn.com, (610) 252-5881.

Cost: Includes advance entry via the private Club level gate, game ticket, 2 hour buffet featuring a hearty menu of ballpark favorites and soft drinks, in house hostess service, private restroom: $43 per person for LALV duespayers and one guest. $46 per person for all others.

Send reservations to Chas Snyder, as described above.
RESERVE EARLY! THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS!
ONLY A FEW TICKETS REMAIN AVAILABLE!

Enter the park at the southwest corner VIP Entrance.
Coca Cola Park,1050 IronPigs Way, Allentown, PA 18109
A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!
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Chapter News and History of the Hatch Award

(This section updated to 5/4/10)
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36TH DANNY HATCH '04 AWARD PRESENTED AT FOOTBALL FORUM -
WINNER HANDLES COIN TOSS AT HOMECOMING

The LALV annual football forum event on August 11, 2009 was the setting for a surprise award to one of our members. Chas Snyder '78 was presented the coveted Danny Hatch '04 award, given for school spirit in support of the athletic program. Past winners Ralph '55 and Betty Doederlein made the presentation. Chas is truly deserving of this honor, being unanimously chosen by the LALV executive committee. There is hardly an LALV athletic event that Chas has not either chaired or been heavily involved in. He has also been one of the mainstays of Friends of Basketball. An accomplished musician, he has continued to play in the student Pep Band ever since graduation over 30 years ago.
Chas is only the 36th recipient in the award's 59 year history.
A number of past Hatch Award winners attended the event to wish him well.

In recognition for his accomplishments, Chas was honored with handling the coin toss at the Lafayette Fordham Homecoming football game.

Congratualations, Chas!!

(For the history of the Hatch award, see below.)
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CHAPTER INAUGURATES FACEBOOK PAGE!

In keeping with the times, the Chapter now as a page on the social networking website "Facebook".
To access the page, log in to FACEBOOK and type "Lafayette Alumni Lehigh Valley" in the search box at the upper right hand corner of your screen.

WATCH FOR PHOTOS OF OUR EVENTS WHICH WILL BE POSTED THERE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!
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CHAPTER MAKES ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION TO SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In recognition of the completion of a great year from an event, participation, & financial viewpoint, the Chapter was able to make a $750 contribution to the LAFAYETTE ALUMNI OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY-EDWARD A. ELY '76 SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Thank you to all dues-paying members and event attendees who made this possible!

The income from this fund pays for two scholarships which the College financial aid office awards to local Lafayette sophomores from our territory each year.

The current recipients of the Scholarships are Heidi Verheggen '12 of Zionsville, Pa (Southern Lehigh H.S.) and Gavin Hobbs '12 of Pen Argyl, Pa (Homeschoolers Accreditation)

The scholarship fund is named in memory of the late Edward A. Ely '76, active Lafayette supporter, and past President of the Chapter.

Since being initiated in the 1981-82 academic year, LALV-Edward A. Ely '76 Scholarships have now been awarded to 41 Lafayette sophomores!

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CHAPTER PRESENTS AWARDS TO 6 LOCAL GRADUATING SENIORS FOR
THEIR ACADEMIC, PERFORMING ARTS, AND ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The following seniors were recognized by the Chapter recently for their outstanding accomplishments during their 4 years at Lafayette:

Outstanding Scholar of the Year Award - Laura Bochner ‘10

Laura is the daughter of Dr. Lisa Todes-Meyer, Mr. Eugene Meyer, and Dr. Robert Bochner of Bethlehem, Pa. and a graduate of Liberty High School. Laura has excelled academically as a Geology major and EXCEL Scholar. She has also been a campus leader, serving on the executive committees of LEAP and the Alternative Spring Break program. She also volunteers for the Landis Center.

Outstanding Scholar of the Year Award - Ashley Cramer‘10

Ashley is the daughter of Nagwa and Clarence Cramer
of East Stroudsburg, Pa. and a graduate of Stroudsburg High School. A Chemical Engineering major, Ashley has performed research on microfluidic flow visualization and on polymers both here at Lafayette, and in Germany. A finalist for the Goldwater Scholarship, and winner of the Othmer Award, she will be remembered as an outstanding student. She was recently awarded a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation.

Outstanding Scholar of the Year Award - Kyle Reichl ‘10

Kyle is the son of Lisa and David Reichl of Catasauqua, Pa.
and a graduate of Catasauqua High School. Kyle ranks in the very top tier of Lafayette chemistry students. In both the classroom and the laboratory, he has exceeded expectations and consistently excelled in technical aptitude, motivation, and quality of work.

Outstanding Scholar of the Year Award - Jeffrey Shoemaker ‘10

Jeff is the son of Elizabeth and Daniel Shoemaker of Schnecksville, Pa. and a graduate of Parkland High School.
Jeff is an outstanding Civil and Environmental Engineering student, and an EXCEL and Marquis scholar. He has excelled in Environmental Engineering research, and in projects covering all areas of Civil Engineering.

Outstanding Performing Artist of the Year Award - Sara Peterson ‘10

Sara is the daughter of Susan and Andrew Peterson of Hampton, N.J.and a graduate of Voorhees High School. Active in the Lafayette College Theater with roles in numerous productions, Sara is described as: artistic, creative, an independent spirit, extremely bright, open minded, and responsible, with a strong desire to learn and an outstanding work ethic. Fluent in French, she is a past president of the Lafayette French club, Le Cercle Francais, and she has spent a semester abroad.

Outstanding Athlete of the Year Award - Christina Giambrone ‘10

Christina is the daughter of Doreen and Frank Giambrone
of Blairstown, N.J.and a graduate of Blair Academy.
An outstanding softball player, as a freshman Christina was named Patriot League Rookie of the Year. In 2008 and 2009 she was named to the All-Patriot League Team, and in 2009 she became the second student athlete in the history of Lafayette softball to be named Patriot League Softball Player of the Year. Christina was also selected for the Mid-Atlantic Louisville Slugger Division I All-Region Team. As of the end of her junior year she already held the school records for most runs (108)
and most home runs (27).

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HISTORY OF THE DANNY HATCH '04 AWARD
(Information and quotes are from "The Biography of a College - A History of Lafayette College 1927-1978" by Albert W. Gendebien '34)

The year 1951 marked the 125th anniversary of the granting of the College Charter in 1826 by the state of Pennsylvania.

On the Friday night of Founders' Day Weekend in the fall of that year, the Easton Area Alumni's annual dinner honored 125 alumni who were active in their alumni clubs. The following day, the group marched in the academic procession to the Founders' Day Exercises. At the ceremony David Arthur (Danny) Hatch, class of 1904, a member of the mathematics faculty from 1910, and Associate Professor from 1925 until his retirement in 1948 at age seventy, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree.

"Danny Hatch is remembered as "Mr. Lafayette", the chief speaker and inspiration at all football rallies, the embodiment of school spirit".

As part of the festivities, the Easton Area Alumni Club (Now called Lafayette Alumni of the Lehigh Valley) established the Danny Hatch '04 Award to honor consummate boosters of the Lafayette Athletic Program. The award is for exceptional service to the cause of Lafayette Athletics, and has only been given 36 times in the 59 years since inception.

Plaques honoring the winners are on display in the main lobby of Kirby Sports Center.

The list of past winners is as follows:
2009 - Chas. M. Snyder '78
2004 - Elizabeth and Ralph O. Doederlein '55
2002 - W. Bruce Drinkhouse '50
1998 - The Hutnik Family of West Easton
1995 - The Friends of Lafayette Basketball
1993 - Joanne and Richard LaBarre '58
1990 - Judith A. Campbell
1986 - Gerald T. Niles '39
1985 - Hilton N. Rahn, Jr. '51
1984 - Parnell Lewis
1983 - Dr. Wilbur W. Oaks '51
1980 - Rev. John D. Kinard '52
1979 - John L. Drugach '26
1978 - Raymond V. Morrow '53
1977 - William E. Greenip, Jr. '44
1976 - Russell F. DeMartino '47
1974 - Martin Zippel '49
1973 - Joseph E. Bell '28
1972 - George T. Woodring '19
1971 - G. Herbert McCracken
1970 - George L. McGaughey
1967 - Cyrus S. Fleck, Sr. '20
1966 - Lawrence J. Conover '24
1965 - Dr. John D. Raymond
1963 - Hugh H. Jones, Sr. '27
1962 - Herman S. Beam '33
1960 - Theodore W. Pierce
1959 - Kenneth F. Kressler '18
1958 - Samuel Pascal '27
1957 - Hilton N. Rahn, Sr. '20
1956 - John F. Magee '13
1955 - Robert W. Davies '15
1954 - D. Arthur Hatch '04
1953 - Kenneth W. Kressler '16
1952 - C.A. Reilly '32
1951 - Charles C. Brownmiller '17
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Dues - Alumni Card - Talent Bank

LALV CHAPTER DUES FOR 2009- 2010 ARE NOW PAYABLE!

PLEASE CHECK THE 2009-1010 LIST BELOW TO SEE IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID YOUR 2009-20010 LALV DUES!
LALV DUES CONTACT: CHAS SNYDER '78, Chasms@rcn.com,(610)252-5881.

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SENDING IN YOUR DUES? MAKE CHECKS OUT TO "LAFAYETTE COLLEGE-LALV" AND MAIL TO:
CHAS M SNYDER '78
LAFAYETTE ALUMNI OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY
2354 SECOND STREET
EASTON, PA 18042-6062

PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE:
YOUR NAME AND COLLEGE AFFILIATION
MAILING ADDRESS
EMAIL ADDRESS (OR EVENING PHONE NUMBER)

THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

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Standard Annual Dues for the LALV are $10 per person for the 2009-2010 academic year. Membership is offered to individuals only. (There are no family memberships). Alums, parents, and friends of the college are welcome to join as duespayers. Current Lafayette students are not elegible until they graduate. Duespayers in good standing receive discounted prices for a number of our events throughout the year for themselves and one guest.

Dues payments are used to support our numerous activities, particularly those with student participants, who always attend as our guests.

More importantly, by paying dues to the Alumni Chapter, Alumni are also supporting the LALV Edward A. Ely '76 Memorial Scholarship Fund which awards annual scholarships to two deserving Lafayette sophomores from our geographic territory.

Lafayette alumni also have the option of our standard 2009 - 2010 membership plus our Alumni Card for a total cost of only $20 per person.

STARTING WITH THE 2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR, ALL LALV DUESPAYERS WILL PAY $20, AND ALL WILL RECEIVE THE ALUMNI CARD

The Alumni Card is good for DISCOUNTS at participating college facilities, local businesses, and our talent bank of local alumni.THE ALUMNI CARD MAY ONLY BE USED BY THE PERSON NAMED ON THE CARD, AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.

(The following list of offers is believed to be accurate as of 9/14/09. All discounts are offered at the discretion of the provider, and may be withdrawn at any time. Therefore LALV cannot guarantee the offers).

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LALV ALUMNI CARD DISCOUNTS AT THE COLLEGE

The College Store (10% off all non-sale items)

Farinon Center Snack Bar (10% off all purchases - CARD MUST BE PRESENTED BEFORE ORDER IS RUNG UP!)

Gilbert's Coffee House (Located in Kirby House) (10% off all purchases - CARD MUST BE PRESENTED BEFORE ORDER IS RUNG UP!)

Lafayette Athletics (Selected events:
Football vs. Colgate on Sat. November 7, 2009 at 1PM
Men’s Basketball vs. Holy Cross on Sat. January 9, 2010 at 1PM
Women’s Basketball vs. Navy on Sat. January 16, 2010 at 1PM

Purchase a regular admission ticket prior to game day at the Kirby Sports Center ticket window for any of these three events, & get another ticket free)

Kirby Sports Center Fitness Facilities (up to 5 visits per semester - fall, spring, summer) - NOTE: THIS BENEFIT IS NOT EXCLUSIVE TO ALUMNI CARD HOLDERS - IT CAN BE USED BY ANY LAFAYETTE ALUM.

WILLIAMS CENTER FOR THE ARTS Buy one ticket at full price for one of the listed performances and receive another ticket free. Not valid in combination with any other discount offer. Card must be presented at box office to pick up phone-ordered tickets.
• ETHEL, September 4, 2009
• Little Women, October 29–November 1, November 5–7, 2009
• Fräulein Maria, November 10, 2009
• Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, November 13, 2009
• An Evening of A Cappella, November 14, 2009
• Rennie Harris Puremovement, February 3, 2010
• Noreum Machi, February 9, 2010
• As You Like It, March 3–6, 2010
• Anat Cohen, March 10, 2010
• Brentano String Quartet, March 31, 2010
• Children's Theater TBA, April 22–24, 2010
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LALV ALUMNI CARD DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS AT LOCAL ESTABLISHMENTS

IAS IMPORT AUTO SERVICE & PARTS 900 Bushkill St, Easton
610-253-4700
www.i-a-s.net
(10% discount on parts & service)

THE BOULE AT THE ALMOND TREE MANOR Rt 519 and E Central
Ave., Alpha NJ
908-454-9394
www.almondtreemanor.com
(10% discount off entire bill,excluding alcohol)

QUADRANT BOOK MART 20 N 3rd St, Easton
610-252-1188
(10% discount on books, buy one food item get one food
item free)

JACK CREEK STEAKHOUSE 1900 Catasauqua Rd,(At Valley
Plaza) Allentown
610-264-8888
www.jackcreeksteakhouse.com
(20% off food bill, excludes alcohol)

JIMMY JOHNS GOURMET SANDWICH SHOP 3140 William Penn
Hwy, Palmer Twp.
610-438-2147
(Buy any sub or sandwich and receive a 20 oz beverage free.
Cannot be combined with any other offer).

ALLENTOWN ART MUSEUM 31 N 5th St, Allentown
610-432-4333
askus@allentownartmuseum.org
(Buy one admission and get one free. This offer includes
special exhibitions)
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LALV ALUMNI CARD OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS FROM THE TALENT BANK OF LAFAYETTE GRADS

WEICHERT REALTORS - Mark Damiano '74
3010 William Penn Hwy, Easton PA 18045
610-252-6666 x142
www.markdamiano.com, markdamiano@weichert.com,
(Free market analysis, free buyer consultation)

BEAMPINES, INC. - Jay Santamaria '71
600 Third Avenue, NY, NY 10016
212-476-4100 x295
www.beampines.com, jsantamaria@beampines.com
"BeamPines is a global human resource consulting firm. We understand our clients' culture and develop strategies to help individuals maximize their effectiveness within it. Our history of success in Executive Assessment, Coaching and Succession Planning is extraordinary. By providing full-service Talent Management solutions and Leadership Development services, we help organizations attract, retain, develop and deploy the best people." (From Beampines website).

DIGILOG RECORDING SERVICES - Matthew Hontz '05
447 S. Seventeenth St, Allentown PA 18104
610-432-4825
www.digilogrecording.com, info@digilogrecording.com
Business started in 2002 when Hontz (as a Lafayette sophomore) recorded on campus groups such as The Chorduroys, Cadence and Soulfege. (10% discount on all services)

NOTO & ASSOCIATES LLC - Philip F. Noto '72
42 Clairmont Avenue, Easton PA 18045
610-438-1839,
pnoto@rcn.com
Noto & Associates LLC is a government relations consulting firm and is registered as a Lobby Firm in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with principal members also being registered lobbyists. The firm operates at the local, county, state & federal levels. Business broker services also offered.
(Discounts based on level of service)

SANTISI IMPORTS, LTD - Philip F. Noto '72
610-905-0555
Importer of quality Italian food products, primarily extra virgin olive oils & dried herbs from Sicily as well as other regions of Italy. Local clients include Sagra Cooking, Giacomo's and Juliana's. (Between 10 and 20% discount based on quantity and product line)

NUTRITIONAL TECHNOLOGIES - Nicholas Theodorou, ND '72
610-258-1894, 800-973-2436
nutritek@aol.com
"Safe, legal and effective nutritional supplements since 1989.
Contact Dr. Nick for free advice on strength, health & wellness"
(FREE nutritional supplement advice and 25 to 40% off of eclectic nutritional supplements)

LAKE WALLENPAUPACK, PA - LAKEFRONT HOME RENTAL - Caron Anderson '73
610-250-0433
caron@towerproducts.com
Rental property features: 4 bedrooms (sleeps 8), 2 decks, 1 full kitchen, 1 bar kitchen, 2 living rooms, 2 dining areas, 2 baths, large electric grill, charcoal grill, dishwasher, 2 TV's, DVD and VCR players. Within 3 miles of a boat launch. About 60 miles from College Hill. Rental Rates: from 6/28/09 to 9/5/09 - $1750/week ($1575 for LALV Alumni Card members); 3 night stay available when not rented for the week - $325/night ($275/night for LALV Alumni Card holders); off season rates available for fall 2009.
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All chapter duespayers are recognized below. Alumni Card members will receive an identification card to be presented when requesting discounts from participating merchants.

LALV 2009-2010 DUESPAYERS as of May 20, 2010

NAME / AFFILIATION / STANDARD OR ALUMNI CARD / TALENT BANK PROVIDER

Bobbi Adams P04 S
Bruce Adams P04 S
Cory J Adams '04 A
Ed Alkire '58 S
Bob Anckaitis '67 S
Caron Anderson '73 A; Talent Bank
Joseph J Azzalina '57 S
Nick Azzolina '67 S
Jane Bamford P12
John C Becica '69 A
Harold Bellis '40 S
James Bellis '70 S
Maria Bellis P13 A
Rick Bellis P13 A
Robert J Bergren FR S
Elaine M Berk S49 S
Steven Berkowitz '04 S
Bernard M Billick '63 A
Dave Birnbaum FR S
Ileen Birnbaum FR S
Allan Blanchard P13 A
David Bogusky FR S
James Brady P13 A
Regina Braun '95 A
Ian R Burley '01 A
Judith A Campbell P90 S
George Cassidy P96 A
John Catino P13 A
Shelly Christman '07 A
Jeanette Cinelli '84 S
Philip Cinelli '82 A
Kirk Colton '67 A
Richard J. Conners FR S
Tara R Cooke '95 A
Jennifer L Cornish '91 A
John B Cornish '51;P86 A
Seth A Cornish '86 A
Thomas A Coughlin '52 S
Angela Coxe '03 A
Edwin A Crane '50 S
Al Cressman FR S
Frances Crocco '83 S
Craig A Dally '78 A
Mark Damiano '74 A, Talent Bank
Stevie O Daniels CE S
Branford R Day '69 A
Gladys Dearden S49;P72 S
James Dearden '72 S
David Denenberg '63 A
Jim Dicker '85 S
Mandy Dicker '84 S
Betty Doederlein S55 S
Ralph O Doederlein '55 A
Bill Donahue FR A
Bruce Drinkhouse '50 S
Marlene Ely S76 S
Mary Kate Erdman '08 A
Gary A Evans '57 S
Don Featherstone '57;P86 S
Blair D Ferguson P08 A
Valerie A Ferguson P08 A
James F Finnen FR S
Cy Fleck Jr '52 S
Jane Fleck S52 S
Leon Fox '53 A
Jayne Frenchko S43 S
Thomas Golden P88 S
Linda Gordon FR S
Allen S Haddad '78 A
Donald Halpin Sr '50 A
Larry Hamm '95 S
James F Hancik '99 A
Joanne Haring '97 A
H Eugene Harrison '54 S
Janet Heffner FR S
Matthew Hontz '05 A, Talent Bank
John C Howard '71 A
Raymond L Howe '54 S
Charlene Hummell FR S
James M Hutnik '78;CE A
William J Janos '39 S
Helen Bitsey Jeffers SP S
Nancy Johnston P05 A
Tammy S Keller P13 A
John F Kingfield '59;P91 S
Karl H Kline '70 S
Chris Koch '08 S
Donald R Koch '92;P12 A
Mark I Koshar '70 A
Russell R Kresge Jr '72 S
Connie Krohn S49 S
Joanne LaBarre S58 S
Eli Lambert Jr '50;P83 S
George Laros Jr '62 S
Anthony R Lelli '61 S
Marian R Lennen S57 S
Ronald B Lennen '57 S
Allen R Lewis '57 S
George J Libricz Jr '90 S
Ann Lowell '96 S
Geoffrey Lowell '89 S
James R Madara '50 A
Nelson G Markley '62 A
J Ronald Martin '66 S
Anthony Martocci '56 S
Barry W McCarty FR S
Gary J Meddaugh '66 A
Morris D Metz '50;P79;G12 S
Susan Mezger '82;P13 A
Eleanor J Mickley FR A
Jay A Miers '55 S
Donna Mikol P13 A
Jeff Mikol P13 S
Richard J Miller '82 A
Ronald S Miller '84 S
Albert J Minetola '50 S
Charles J Montague Jr '50 S
Bob Moser '67 A
John J Natisin Sr '58 A
Patricia Natisin S58 S
John Neff '52 S
Peter Newman '73 A
Richard J Noll '68 S
Anthony F Noto '41 S
Janet H Noto S41 S
Ronald E Philipp '54 S
J Thomas Pickel '52 S
Adam B Piergallini '75 A
Mary Louise Powers '91 A
Grace Principato S56 S
Hilton N Rahn '51 S
Robert W Reed '63 A
David L Rehrig '69 S
Glenn Reibman P12 A
Sue Ann Reibman P12 A
Zoe Roble FR S
Anthony M Rossi '68;P09 A
Betty Rossi FR S
John Rossi FR S
Carol Rowlands '81;CE S
Cynthia L Sabo '78;P13 A
Richard Scheirer '56 S
William Z Scott '74;P02 S
Joanne Senters P13 A
Richard C Shupp, Jr '67 A
Pat Simonetta '77 S
Albert Skeath '69 S
David M Skvoretz '95 S
Charles S Smith '49 S
Charles K Snyder P78 S
Chas M Snyder '78 A
Shirley J Snyder P78 S
Robert Spragg '64 A
John Squarcia '69 S
Mary Pat Staats CE A
Skip Staats SP A
Robert I Steckel Jr 59;P76 A
Eva C Stem S40 S
John W Sullivan '51 S
Winifred Swick S41 S
Nicholas Theodorou '72 A Talent Bank
John G Thomas III '70 A
Christiane Tomik '03, CE A
Randy Uhler FR A
Erol Ulucakli CE;P94 S
June A Vail '79;P79;G08;G13
Ken Vail '79;P08;P13
Bruce A Vakierner '62 A
Kate Vakierner S62 S
Ted Veresink '68;P02 A
Richard Wagner '50; P74 A
Donna Watson S58 S
George C Watson '58 S
Charles F. Wilkinson '66 S
Thomas A Workman '51 A






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