http://www.lightsofliberty.org/shexp.html

Please join the Lehigh Alumni Club of Philadelphia as we experience the American Revolution, as it happened, where it happened – through state-of-the-art technology at the Lights of Liberty Show, the first ambulatory sound and light show of its kind in the world. We will journey through Independence National Historical Park while the story is told through beautiful hand-painted images that are projected up to 50 feet high onto the buildings where the events actually took place over 230 years ago.

The event is limited to 30 people, so please RSVP early! In the event of rain, payments will be refunded.

The tour starts at the PECO Energy Liberty Center, across from Independence Mall at the corner of 6th and Chestnut Streets. Lights of Liberty's Official Discounted Parking is at THE AUTOPARK at Independence Mall (see the Lights of Liberty website for details).

For any questions, please call or e-mail Melissa Glozman '94 at 610-649-3449 / mr0294@alumni.lehigh.edu

RSVP online by June 18 at https://www.alumni.lehigh.edu/register3/?eventID=739

Location: virtual by phone.

Attendees (all via teleconference): Joann Giangiulio, Michael Glasheen; Andrew Hartmann, Arthur Loder

Future Events and Issues

1. Lights of Liberty
   June 26

   Mellissa will be the host and Joann will be the backup for the tour (www.lightsofliberty.org).




Action Item: Melissa should prepare the email to be sent.


2. Morris Aboretum Summer Concert
   Tentatively Postponed

   The board decided that if this event were to fit between the Lights of Liberty tour and the Freshman Sendoff, it would have to take place on Thursday, July 10th, meaning there would be three Thursday night events in a four week span. Due to the concerns brought up at the last board meeting, it was decided that this event will be put on hold.



3. Board Elections
   June

   Action Item: Joann will contact Jill to determine the protocol for the elections.



4. Freshman Sendoff
   July 24

   Date was confirmed to be July 24th.

5. Lehigh/Villanova Tailgate
   September 13

   Previous minutes incorrectly listed the date; however, the game is on Saturday, September 13th. Steve Somers, a Lehigh alum who lives in the Bryn Mawr area, may be able to host a pre-game event at his home.



6. Rosenbach Library Event
   October 19; 1:00-4:00PM

   Mike pointed out that there was an article in the May 11th Philadelphia Inquirer about the Rosenbach. Joann wondered whether we could attach the article to the flyer that gets sent out for the event.

   Action Item: Jill will see if someone from Linderman Library would be available to give a talk.

7. Philabundance Event
   December

   http://www.philabundance.org/

   Andrew will host an the first week of December.

8. Next Board Meeting

   The next meeting will be via teleconference at 7:00 PM on either Tuesday, June 17th or Tuesday, June 24th. Joann sent out an email asking for the people's preferences.

Location: In-Person at the Radnor Hotel (http://radnorhotel.com/).

Attendees: Jill Anderson, Melissa Glozman; Raquel Carbonari, Rose Caruso; Michael Glasheen; Megan Kline, Arthur Loder; Hillar Puskar

Future Events and Issues

1. Recurring Patriot League Happy Hour
   

   After last month's very successful happy hour event, it was proposed that this could be a recurring event held the last Thursday of every month and that we could cut food to reduce expenses; it's unknown whether other Patriot League schools would contribute.

   These events fall under Lehigh University's insurance policy; the issue with these events is liability, not money. As long as the event information is sent through the Alumni Club email ahead of time, the University insurance policy will cover the club for the event.

   Also, there is an issue about how to disseminate the information for these possible recurring events; so as not to inundate people with too many emails, the happy hours could be bundled together so that they are announced along with the other monthly events. The Lehigh Alumni Office needs the full details about each event six weeks ahead of time, which gives a two-week lead before the email is sent out one month before the event.

   Action Item: Mellissa will talk to Guenther and Rose and get back to Jill about how the club will handle these happy hours.

2. Lights of Liberty
   June

   Mellissa announced that we will skip the dinner beforehand and simply take the tour (www.lightsofliberty.org).



3. Board Elections
   

   It was decided that nominations would be done in June so that they can be announced in July at the Freshman Sendoff.



4. Book Award
   July

   This is an essay request with 3 or 4 questions about life at Lehigh. The winner receives $500 ($250 from Mellissa and $250 from the club, though others expressed interest in contributing as well). Winners will be announced at the Freshman Sendoff. Hillar will be responsible for the Book Award process.

5. Freshman Sendoff
   July

   The club will ask previous Book Award winners if they would like to go to the awarding of this current year's winners. The club will also look into posting previous winning essays since the respondents agreed to such usage.

6. Morris Aboretum Summer Concert
   July

   Because this is in July, the club worried about it taking place too close to the Freshman Sendoff and Lights of Liberty Tour. Depending on the way the dates line up, this event might get pushed back until 2009.



7. Rosenbach Library Event
   

   Mike did more research into hosting an event at the Rosenbach Library (http://rosenbach.org/) on Delancy Street (by Rittenhouse). The cost for private room reservation is $300, and we can cancel up to one week in advance with no penalty.

   Club agreed that $30 admission would be reasonable and help cover the room reservation, $8 admission, and $300 for a self-catered wine and cheese at the event. Jill said to make sure the marketing for this event clearly explains how much participants will be receiving for their money.

   Action Item: Mike will wait for the Eagles 2008 schedule to be announced to pick a weekend without a home Eagles game (so we won't have to deal with the game-day traffic).

Action Item: Jill will see if someone from Linderman Library would be available to give a talk.

8. Margate Summer Happy Hour
   August

   Megan will look into hosting a summer happy hour in Margate.



9. Lehigh/Villanova Tailgate
   September 13

   Lehigh plays Villanova on Saturday, September 19. Megan can be the point on this.



10. Wine Tasting
    August/November

    Megan would like to host a wine tasting at The Towne House in Media (http://www.townehouse.com/) in August or November (probably November since so many people are at the shore in August).



11. Next Board Meeting

    The next meeting will be via teleconference on Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 PM.

The Lehigh Alumni Association announced that the Lehigh Club of Philadelphia won the inaugural Club of the Year award. The Alumni Association said that the Philadelphia Club "has exhibited strong leadership, a dedicated volunteer base, and diversity in programming to support their regional alumni."

Read more here!

Location: virtual by phone.

Attendees (all via teleconference): Melissa Glozman; Joann Giangiulio; Rose Caruso; Michael Glasheen; Sanket Kapadia (Young Alumni Council)

Future Events and Issues

1. Patriot League Happy Hour
   March 27

   The event will proceed as scheduled at Mission Grill (www.themissiongrill.com) in Philadelphia from 6-9 pm. Rose reported that financing commitments of $100 had been received from Bucknell, Fordham, Holy Cross, Lafayette, and Lehigh. Essential points are that a second e-mail will be sent which will advise that there will be no cover charge and request RSVP. Efforts will be made to use only half of money to buy food in advance and use the balance if needed and obtain use of back room if available and financially feasible. Concept is that if another, similar event is scheduled in the future, then the non-paying schools this time should undertake at least the financial commitment for the future event. Rose and Guenter have obviously done a lot of work to pull this event together.

2. Young Alumni National Event

   Sanket reported that the Young Alumni Council is trying to create a series of events, on a regional/national basis, for the young alumni that will be held on the same date in all locations. Types of events being considered are bowling, community service, and an outdoor activity (such as volleyball). Santer was seeking our input on the level of response we receive from young alumni to our events and the ability of the Club to contribute financially to such event(s). The first event (bowling) is tentatively targeted for April 24 in Boston, New York, Washington, Philadelphia, San Francisco and the South. It is thought that the event can be more widely publicized using such vehicles as My Space, etc.

   The Club responded that we would be as helpful as possible, but pragmatically recognized that financial support was extremely limited. Our attendance experience was given that the most that might be expected is 30 people. Also, in a constructive, operational way, it was pointed out that there was barely enough time to get this event together, given the lead time that the LUAA needs to send out information and since Sanket did not think that the YAC would meet until late March to finalize decisions and plans.

   Sanket was very appreciative of our input. More to follow.

3. Special Olympics Swim Meet
   April 5

   Special Olympics swim meet to be held at Widener University in Chester. However, due to the press of time and business, it was determined that it is not feasible for the Club to support this event.

4. Lights of Liberty Walking Tour
   May/June

   Melissa will organize the Lights of Liberty walking tour (www.lightsofliberty.org). A decision was made, based both on time and expense considerations, that we will not attempt to schedule a dinner in conjunction with the tour. A minimum of 15 people is needed to form a group (although LOL might allow us to slide by a person or two). Melissa is further researching dates, either for a Sunday in May or a Thursday in June.

5. Rosenbach Library Event
   September/October

   Mike gathered information about holding an event at the Rosenbach Library (www.rosenbach.org) on Delancy Street (by Rittenhouse). Wine and cheese party is contemplated in conjunction with house and exhibition tours. Key point is rental cost for a reception room at the Library to host the social event. Mike will investigate whether we can cancel the room/event without substantial financial penalty if we do not receive a sufficient response.

6. Morris Arboretum Concert
   Summer

   No decision made on date. To be taken up at next BOD meeting.

7. Next Board Meeting

   The next meeting will be an in-person meeting. Melissa will look for potential dates in April and circulate.

Please join the rest of the club at the Mission Grill in Center City Philadelphia for the March 27th Patriot League Happy Hour. Alumni from all the Patriot League schools will be invited, and there will be drink specials. There is no cover charge for this event, but please RSVP to Rose or Guenter (contact info below) for planning purposes.

Stop by and mingle!

Location: virtual by phone.

Attendees (all via teleconference): Jill Anderson; Ted Bredikin; Rose Caruso; Joann Giangiulio; Michael Glasheen; Melissa Glozman; Andrew Hartman; Lloyd Henderson; Hillar Puskar; Guenter Wesch

Reported Events

1. Wine & Cheese / Meet the Board, 01/20/2008
   Organized by Hilar Puskar

   Wine and cheese/meet and greet the Board: held at Hillars house. The event went really well and there were 17 people in attendance.

Future Events and Issues

1. Club Dues

   Send out a dues reminder (email) to club area. Last years dues collected $830; we have $480 so far this year. Melissa will write a one-paragraph mid-year report to go along with the email. Currently there is $2864 in the treasury.

2. Patriot League happy hour
   March 27

   Rose and Guenter are organizing a March 27th Patriot League happy hour at the Mission Grill (www.themissiongrill.com) scheduled for 6-9 pm. The plan is to collect $5 cover towards appetizers; the club will front $100 for this. The Mission Grill will have drink specials. They have contacted all 7 schools, and the event is for all alums, not targeted to a specific age group.

3. Lights of Liberty Walking Tour
   April/June

   Melissa will organize the Lights of Liberty walking tour (www.lightsofliberty.org). They start for the season on March 27, the walks get later each month as the days get longer. Maybe the event will include dinner beforehand  there are some restaurants that are associated with the walk.

4. Special Olympics Swim Meet
   April 5

   Special Olympics swim meet to be held at Widener University in Chester. Andrew will be the point person on this.

5. Patriot League Networking
   May 7 or 14

   Guenter is organizing a Patriot league networking event. This would be in the suburbs, likely King of Prussia (Maggianos?) or Conshohocken (weve done events at the Boathouse in the past). We might try some speed-networking. Can we get a speaker from the University? Promote it at the March happy hour, and ask the other schools' clubs for $100 to subsidize the food.

6. Freshman Sendoff
   Late July

   Is Tom Ramsey willing to host it again?

7. Morris Arboretum Concert
   Summer

   The Morris Arboretum (www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/) has outdoor concerts on several weeks in the summer (this idea came up at the wine & cheese). Hillar will look into having an event at one of these concerts; it would likely just consist of somehow staking off or coordinating a corner for alums to meet  bring your blanket and a bottle or 2 of wine!

8. Rosenbach Library Event
   September

   Michael suggested holding an event at the Rosenbach Library (www.rosenbach.org) on Delancy Street (by Rittenhouse). It was voted the top museum and library in Philly. This would likely be scheduled for a Sunday afternoon. We can rent out a room (holds 30 people) for $300 and this includes a house tour. Could we get a speaker from the University?

9. Lehigh/Lafayette Golf Tournament
   September

   Hillar is speaking with his Lafayette contact regarding a joint LU-LC golf outing. For a bigger turnout, it could be made into a Patriot League event. The Lafayette contact would like to make this a charity event, meaning to charge extra (not clear how much) and donate that to a cause, perhaps pediatric cancer.

10. Hayride
    October

    Melissa will organize a hayride again for the 3rd year in a row.

11. Cézanne Art Museum Exhibit
    Spring 2009

    Next spring the Art Museum will have a Cézanne exhibit. We should plan for an event.

12. Cézanne Art Museum Exhibit
    Spring 2009

    Next spring the Art Museum will have a Cézanne exhibit. We should plan for an event.

13. Next Board Meeting

    The next meeting will be a teleconference on March 12 at 7:00 PM. The April meeting will be in person.

Please join us to meet current board members while enjoying complimentary wine and cheese. You will find out how you can help with organizing events for alumni in the Philadelphia area. Joining the board is a great way to remain Connected, Engaged and Involved with Lehigh!

Please RSVP by Jan. 14 to Hillar at hpuskar@alumni.lehigh.edu, and be sure to include a phone number so we can contact you in case of inclement weather.

Join fellow Lehigh alumni and current students at the 2008 Lehigh Career Networking Reception, sponsored by the Lehigh University Alumni Association.

The Philadelphia reception will held on January 9, 2008 from 7:00PM-9:00PM. The event will be hosted by Richard Carpenter '76 and The Vanguard Group, and it will take place in Malvern, PA. Visit the Career Networking Receptions site for registration info and more details.

Be sure to take part in this great networking opportunity.

http://www3.lehigh.edu/alumni/career/programs/cnr/eventdetails.asp

Location: virtual by phone.

Attendees (all via teleconference): Joann Giangiulio; Andrew Hartmann; Arthur Loder; Hillar Puskar; Monica Timar

Reported Events

1. Lehigh/Lafayette Center City Telecast, 11/17/2007
   Organized by Andrew Hartmann
   www.barristersbar.com

   Twenty Lehigh alumni met at the Center City Barristers Bar & Grille, although there was a stronger Lafayette showing. Some alumni sent an email afterwards saying they were grateful that there was a downtown event. The Lehigh Club of Philadelphia wants to thank Lehigh for providing goodies for the handouts and raffles.

2. Lehigh Lafayette Suburban Telecast, 11/17/2007
   Organized by Hillar Puskar
   www.generallafayetteinn.com

   The General Lafayette Inn hosted eight Lehigh alumni and many more Lafayette alumni. There was a bit of a miscommunication, as the local Lafayette club president was unaware that Lehigh was going to participate as well, and the Lafayette side was not too thrilled. Monica Timar will follow up with Jamie, head of the Lafayette club, to ensure smoother cross-school event planning in the future.

3. Philabundance, 12/08/2007
   Organized by Andrew Hartmann
   www.philabundance.org

   16 out of 25 alumni who signed up for the event came out to volunteer from 9am to noon for Philabundance. The volunteers spent most of their time packaging things for storage, and the event was well-received by all participants. Many alumni also expressed interest in the next volunteer opportunity, which will probably be the Special Olympics this Spring. Joann Giangiulio will look into the actual date of that event.

Future Events and Issues

1. Wine & Cheese Party

   Hillar Puskar will be hosting the wine and cheese party at his house. The board proposed setting the event for January 20th from 2-4pm, and Hillar will confirm the date/time. This event will be an opportunity for potential board members to meet the current board and learn about the various activities in which the club participates. The board decided that the next meeting would be held immediately following the wine & cheese party at 4pm. Also to note: the invitation should include a request for attendees' phone numbers so they can be contacted in the event of inclement weather.

2. Patriot League Networking Reception

   Rose Caruso spoke to the manager of the Mission Grille (www.themissiongrill.com), and he said he would be happy to accommodate the club for the networking reception. Guenter Wesch and Rose will coordinate. The event will most likely be held in mid/late March.

3. Listserv Issues

   Due to issues with the listserv, a new Yahoo group was created (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/phillyBOD/). Club members should sign up for the group to ensure delivery of club emails. To subscribe to the new group, simply send an email to phillyBOD-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. To send emails to the group, simply address phillyBOD@yahoogroups.com after subscribing. There are currently 10 members who joined the Yahoo group.

4. Club Dues

   The club has only collected about $300 in dues this year, as compared to about $800 last year. The board wants to be sure to remind club members of dues for the upcoming year.

5. Next Board Meeting

   The next meeting is scheduled for January 20th at 4:00PM at Hillar Puskar's house (immediately following the wine & cheese party).