Interested in a fun, educational outing right in your own back yard? Join us for a house/library tour and a wine-and-cheese party, at one of Philadelphia's hidden treasures, the Rosenbach Museum and Library. Not only is the library's collection unique, eclectic, and impressive, but so is its history. In addition, the Rosenbach is home to an extensive collection of the artwork, memorabilia, and personal collections of children's book author/illustrator Maurice Sendak.

The current Sendak exhibition, "There's a Mystery There," is described by the Philadelphia Inquirer as a "splendidly evocative exhibition" that is created in a way that appeals to both children and adults. The exhibition will later travel to three other museums.

In keeping with our library theme, we are fortunate that Tony Corallo, Vice President of Facilities at Lehigh, will join us. Tony will speak to the Club about the recent Linderman Library renovations, which marry the best of the old and the new.

For any questions, please e-mail Mike Glasheen '67 (MGlasheen@McCarter.com).

RSVP online... 40 spots, first-come, first-served http://www3.lehigh.edu/alumni/events/2008/rosenbach.asp

Please join the Lehigh Club of Philadelphia at Linvilla Orchards for the club's annual Halloween Hayride and Pumpkin Picking Event! This family friendly event has been a great success each year, so be sure to sign up!

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

RSVP online by October 4th at https://www.alumni.lehigh.edu/register3/?eventID=816

Note: in the event of rain, the event will be canceled.

Attendants: Joann, Michael, Justin, Andrew, Monica, Anne, Gina

Monica: University Items:

• Halloween Hayride email went out tonight.
• It is scheduled for 10/11/08 at Linvilla Orchards; if it rains, the event will be cancelled.
• Rosenbach Museum & library tour email will go out next week.
• It is scheduled for 10/19/08 from 1-4 and will cost $30 per person. It will consist of wine & cheese and a tour.

Villanova Event: Lehigh vs. Villanova Tailgate

• Bar is still willing to hold the event if we want to
• If we get more than 25 people at the event, there will only food for 25
• We are going to keep the event planned and if more than 25 show up, we will only charge them $10 since there might not be enough food.

Andrew's Report:

• Andrew is arranging our fall volunteer event with Philabundance.
• Trying to lock in a date now and hoping for a Saturday morning with a potential date of 11/8/08 but will most likely be in early December.
• If we cannot get it in before the end of the year, we will do early next year

Joann's Report:

• Will send President's Letter to Monica

Club of the Year Award from Lehigh:

• Dinner at Buddakan similar to last year
• Mike suggested putting the money back into the Club
• Put the money towards our Annual Wine & Cheese Event in January
• Melissa is still planning to host the event

In Person Meeting:

• Sunday in October or November
• 11/9/08; 11:00AM at the Wayne Hotel
• Phone Conference on October 15, 2008 @ 6:30

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.