Please join the Lehigh Alumni Club of Philadelphia for: A Special Evening at the National Constitution Center

A Global Educational Partnership
A new College of Education Initiative

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
National Constitution Center
Grand Hall Overlook Room and Signers' Hall
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Featuring...
Dr. Alexander W. Wiseman
Associate Professor, Education and Human Services

Dr. Jill Sperandio
Assistant Professor, Education and Human Services

Hear more international experiences from Lehigh students...
William C. Brehm '08
Graduate Student, College of Education

Ann Girdano '12 and Katheryn Maciejko '11
Global Citizenship and Study Abroad Students

6 p.m.: Private Reception: Asa Packer Society Members

6:30 p.m.: Event Reception

7 p.m.: Program

Cost: $50 per person. Includes hearty hors d'oeuvres and a beer, wine and soda bar.

Any questions, please contact Evelyn Wolf at 610-758-4682 or evelyn.wolf@lehigh.edu

RSVP online by March 16

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On Call
Joanne Giangiulio, Dan Gwiazdowski, Mike Glasheen, Melissa Glozman, Andrew Hartmann, Monica Timor (LUAA)

Philabundance Community Service (2/6/10)
Andrew reported that an extremely large response has been received (even after cancellations) of in excess of 40 people. Given the site space limitations, there is some question whether this could actually be too large a group. However, consensus is to go forward as is because some people likely will not show and threatened snow storm may also decrease attendance.

Wrestling Meet Brunch (2/21/10)
Melissa reported that the response to invitation has been sparse to date. However, a reminder will shortly be sent. Also, the Lehigh Wrestling Club population is going to be shortly informed of the event. The view was that minimum of 20 people is needed for the event to go forward. A decision will be made about a week in advance on proceeding with the event, based on actual responses at that time.

YAC Coast to Coast (2/27/10)
Monica believes that this event (brewery tour) is still on, although invitations have apparently not been sent as yet. Monica will investigate and get back.

Career Networking Reception (3/16/10)
Monica reported that this event will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 at the Vanguard offices in Malvern.

National Constitution Center (3/24/10)
Monica reported significant developments. The event will now have an Asa Packer component to the program, with Asa Packer Society and Club officers to receive written invitations and reception for 6:00 to 6:30.

E-mail invitation will be sent to several geographic areas in addition to Philadelphia. Asa Packer Society and Philadelphia Club to co-host. As many Club officers as possible are asked to attend to assist with hosting. Initial speaker has been conflicted and LUAA is securing alternate speaker(s).

Format is for cocktail reception, presentation, and Q&A. Program to end at 9:30.

Philadelphia Mural Tour (late May/early June)
Mike Glasheen continues to investigate.

Website
Dan reported that he has added the minutes of the January call and wrestling brunch event invitation. Also, we are getting some 30-50 views per month. Dan is going to investigate further linking possibilities.

Next Meeting
March 10, 2010 at 6:30 pm via telephone conference.

**Hello, the 2/21 brunch event has been cancelled.** Please keep an eye out for the upcoming events in March.

Lehigh Club of Philadelphia
Brunch & Lehigh Wrestling

Join fellow Lehigh alumni, family and friends for a light brunch before cheering on Lehigh's wrestling team at Penn.

When:
Sunday, Feb. 21
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where:
New Deck Tavern
3408 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-386-4600

Cost: $18 per person for a buffet brunch
Drink specials available

On-street parking is available along Sansom and all along Walnut & Chestnut Streets. Metered until 8 p.m. Indoor, garage parking is available in the Sheraton Garage at 36th & Chestnut (entrance on 36th St.) and at the Penn garage at 38th & Walnut.

Sign up today by e-mailing Melissa Glozman '94 (mr0294@alumni.lehigh.edu) or calling at 267-973-7911.

RSVP online by Feb. 15

You can register using a "Guest Login" or you can create a profile on MyLehigh, the new online home for Lehigh Alumni. To create a profile, you will need your Lehigh ID Number (LIN), which you can get by contacting the Alumni Helpdesk, at 866-758-ALUM or askLUAA@lehigh.edu.

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Meeting Minutes-Board Call of 1/5/10
On Call: Mike Glasheen; Dan Gwiazdowski; Monica Timar; Andrew Hartmann; Ted Dufresne; Joann Giangiulio; Nancy Merritt; and Ted Dufresne.

University Business:
YLD-next Coast to Coast Event--Saturday 2/27/10 Brewery Tour/Beer Tasting. Nancy making calls to Yards Brewery in Northern Liberties. Will get back to Club with details.

Philabundance:
Andrew is arranging this event for Saturday, February 6, 2010. Event from 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Reminder going out this week. 16 people are signed up as of this date.

Wine Board and Cheese:
Hillar is unable to host this event at his house in January or February. Possibly March/April. Board discussed moving this event to Fall and welcome new alumni at the same time.

Wrestling Event:
Lehigh wrestles Penn on Sunday, February 2/21/10 at 1:00 p.m. Melissa is organizing a brunch/lunch prior to the wrestling match. White Dog Cafe and New Deck Tavern are being considered. Melissa will finalize details and circulate to the Board.

Constitutional Center Event: Monica updated the Board on this event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Reception from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Signers Hall/Grand Hall. Program and speaker from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Questions and Answers from 8:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Beer/Wine/Soda during cocktail hour. More details to follow. Topic to center around President's Initiative/Economy.

Career Networking Reception:
Monday, March 16, 2010 in Malvern, PA.

Mural Arts Tour-May 2010:
Mike is looking into possible setting up this event for the Spring. Details to follow.

NEXT MEETING DATE:
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
6:30 p.m.-Teleconference

***Hello, the event scheduled for 2/6/10 was cancelled by Philabundance due to the expected snow. We will work on rescheduling this event for a future date. Thank you for your interest.***

Join fellow alumni volunteers for PHILABUNDANCE

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 - 8:30 a.m. to noon

Philabundance is the region's largest food bank and food rescue organization. They provide food to partner member agencies in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties in New Jersey. Philabundance works to fight hunger by collecting food from the Philadelphia Food Distribution Center, wholesalers, distributors, supermarkets, restaurants, local growers, importers and community organizations. Last year, they distributed more than 22 million pounds of food to feed those in need.

At the Berks Street site, we will help sort non-perishable food that comes from supermarkets, food drives and food donors. In addition, volunteers will help to stock shelves in the walk-through area where member agencies shop for food.

Sign up today by e-mailing Andrew Hartmann '00 (ath399@lehigh.edu)

Volunteers must be 9 years of age to participate.

Questions, please call Andrew at 267-872-5024.

Philabundance Food Bank
302 West Berks St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-739-7394

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