NNJ Fall 2012 Newsletter

The Northern New Jersey Chapter of the Washington and Lee University Alumni Association gladly announces a

HOLIDAY SERVICE DAY

With the Community FoodBank of New Jersey

A Member of Feeding America, the Nation’s Largest Network of Food Banks

Saturday, December 15, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (2 shifts: 9-11 and 11:30-1:30)

Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s Hillside Facility
31 Evans Terminal Hillside, NJ 07205

There is no cost for this event, but space is limited and will be reserved in order that responses are received. The service event is also open to children over 12.

If you wish to participate, please contact Kate Muscalino ’03 (kamuscalino@gmail.com or 201-323-5313) by Friday, December 7, 2012

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See www.njfoodbank.org for more information on the good work of the Community FoodBank to assist victims of Hurricane Sandy.

The Northern New Jersey Chapter of the Washington and Lee University Alumni Association cordially invites you to join us for

OCTOBERFEST!

WHEN: October 20, 2012 from 3:00-5:00

WHERE: Zeppelin Hall, 88 Liberty View Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305

WHO: W&L ALUMNI and family (children accompanied by an adult are permitted)

COST: $25.00/adult (includes two drinks and snacks)
$15.00/young alumni (class of 2003 or later) or dues paying member of the Northern New Jersey Alumni Chapter

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Zeppelin Hall is located in Liberty Harbor, a new community on the Jersey City waterfront and not yet listed on most mapping programs. Thus to locate Liberty View Drive and Grand Street on your GPS system type in: 297 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 which will bring you to the intersection of Grand Street and Liberty View Drive. Head south on Liberty View Drive for 1 block. Zeppelin Hall Bier Garden is on the left corner. Unlimited free parking for cars and bicycles in the Jersey Ave parking lot. Cars can enter the parking lot on Jersey Ave, just south of Grand St.

PATH TRAIN/NJ LIGHT RAIL: One block from the Hudson-Bergen light rail stop (Jersey Ave) or four blocks from the Grove St. PATH station… minutes from Hoboken and Manhattan.

RVSP: SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE RSVP TO KATE MUSCALINO, ’03 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT kamuscalino@gmail.com or 201-323-5313.

2012 Welcome Party and Picnic Lunch

On July 29, 2012, the Washington and Lee Northern New Jersey Chapter welcomed local members of the Class of  2016. For the eleventh year, Ward (’69) and Hilary Dorer graciously hosted the popular event at their home on Cedar Lake in Denville. Although rain moved the picnic inside for a while, intermittent sunshine gave guests plenty of opportunities to enjoy the lake view from the picnic tables and boathouse. Almost 25 alumni, new and current students, family and friends came together to share stories about W&L and life in Lexington. Incoming students exchanged information about dorms and what to expect when they arrive on campus in September.

Alumni in attendance included Chapter Law Liaison Phil Adelman ‘03L, Chapter Young Alumni Chair Jason Cimino ‘11, Ward Dorer ‘69, Chapter Member at Large John Gunkel ‘89, Chapter Secretary Danielle McDavit ‘97, Chapter Social Chair Kate Muscalino ‘03,  NNJ Alumni Admissions Program Chair Josh Prell ‘09, Daniel Sozomenu ‘01, Robert Uhlman ‘12, and Chapter President Stephanie Wolfe ‘99. Present from the Class of 2016 were Sally Curtiss, Hailey Degnan and Danielle Rosenthal. Current W&L students joining us included Chapter Student Liaison Taylor Magrath and Paul Nguyen.

NNJ Alumni Admissions Program Chair Josh Prell ’09 said the picnic was a huge success.  “Thank you again to Ward and Hilary Dorer for hosting such a great event.  On behalf of all of the members of the W&L Alumni Northern NJ Chapter, I would like to wish the first-year students much success as they embark on a great four years in Lexington.”

Stay tuned for our next event!

Printable Invitation/Directions Available Here:  2012 Summer Send-Off Invitation

The Northern New Jersey Chapter

Washington and Lee University Alumni Association 

Cordially invites you and your family (including kids) to join us for a  

Welcome Party and Picnic Lunch 

Honoring the Graduating Class of 2012 and

Welcoming the Class of 2016

Sunday, July 29, 2012

12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

(rain or shine)

 at the lakefront home of

Ward ‘69 and Hilary Dorer

137 Cedar Lake East

Denville, NJ 07834

(973) 625-8136

Activities include swimming, tennis, and boating
so dress very casually and bring your swimsuits and tennis rackets.

 Please RSVP to Joshua Prell ‘09 via email at Joshua.Prell@wfadvisors.com or
by phone ((201) 638-7039).

Printable Invitation/Directions Available Here:  2012 Summer Send-Off Invitation

NNJ Spring Golf Outing

The Northern New Jersey Chapter’s annual golf outing took place this year at Canoe Brook Country Club on Thursday, May 3, in Summit.  Hosted for the second year in a row by Todd Hyde ‘81L and Rob Barber ’79, the group returned to play the South Course after having conquered the North Course last year.

As always, the event started with a group lunch to determine teams and make fun of each other’s fraternities.  This year’s winning team was led by Todd Hyde ‘81L and included Garth Schulz ‘88, Clark Finney ’06, and Rich “Long Drive” Kampf ‘71.  The second place foursome included Ben Phillips ‘76, Brian Carroll ‘78, Coleman Lyons ‘07, and John Cuzzocrea ‘94. The third, but by far best looking, team included Rob Barber ‘79, Tim Valliere ‘84, Jim Cadranell ‘92, and Jim Clark ‘84. Following golf the players retreated to the bar to assault one another’s golf game and to take one last shot at the integrity of each other’s fraternity.  It is always a great day of fellowship and outstanding athleticism.  We invite you all to join us for one of our future outings!

A big thank you to Jim Clark ‘84, for providing details for the Golf Outing recap.

NNJ Chapter Kentucky Derby Party

On Saturday, May 5, 2012, the Washington & Lee Northern New Jersey Alumni Chapter gathered at Jet (’84) and Susan Taylor’s home in Westfield for the second annual Kentucky Derby Party.  Guests tasted delicious hors d’oeuvres, sipping mint juleps, and drawing names of hopeful winners out of the derby pool hat.  The festivities continued after an exciting race, including much enthusiastic cheering for their thoroughbreds (the horse I’ll Have Another took first prize). A big thank you to Jet and Susan for graciously hosting this fun event!

About 30 alumni as well as family members and friends of alumni and current students attended the party.  Among the alumni and parents in attendance were Zac Barbieri ’11, Scott (’83) and Patty Bond P’16, Heather (’92) and Jim (’92) Cadranell, Mark Ciarrocca ’85L and wife Janet, Jim Clark ’84, June DeFabio, Mark and Elizabeth Harbaugh P’11, ’15, John and Lori Huber P’16, Richard (’71) and Carmen Kampf, P’07, Eric Kolts ’82, AAP Co-Chair Mike Lavitt ’80 and wife Carol, Chapter Secretary Danielle McDavit ’97 and husband Jonas, Social Chair Kate Muscalino ’03, and husband Tom Coffey, Noel Tonneman P’11 and friend Lisa Harvey, Jet Taylor ’84 and wife Susan, Chapter President Stephanie Wolfe ’99 and husband Anthony Danese.

A new chapter year is set to begin on July 1, and, as always, we’re looking for Washington and Lee Alumni who are interested in becoming more involved with the Northern New Jersey Alumni Chapter.  Please join us on Thursday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m., for an open chapter board meeting to discuss chapter goals and activities for the upcoming year.  We will be joined by Thomas D. Lovell ’91, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs.  The meeting will be held at the Law offices of Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP in Morristown.

Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP
Headquarters Plaza, West Tower, 11th Floor
One Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07962-1981.

Directions are available here: http://www.riker.com/offices/morristown#mapDir.

Please come to the 11th Floor.  We’ll be meeting in a conference room there. 

 

The Northern New Jersey Chapter of the Washington and Lee Alumni Association cordially invites you to an

 Alumnae Brunch

Saturday, June 9, 2012

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

at

TOAST

700 Bloomfield Avenue
Montclair, New Jersey 07042
973-509-8099
http://www.toastmontclair.com

 $20 per person payable at the door

Space is limited so please respond to

Kate Muscalino ’03 by Saturday, June 2, 2012 at:

kamuscalino@gmail.com or 201-323-5313.

RSVP Today!

Dear Northern New Jersey Alumni,

A new chapter year is set to begin on July 1, and, as always, we’re looking for Washington and Lee Alumni who are interested in becoming more involved with the Northern New Jersey Alumni Chapter. This chapter is important to W&L, and we want to continue to strengthen our chapter as a resource for alumni in the Northern New Jersey area.  To do this, however, we need the insights and abilities of our chapter membership. Please join us on Thursday, June 14, for an open chapter board meeting to discuss chapter goals and activities for the upcoming year.  We will be joined by Thomas D. Lovell ’91, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs. 

What: Northern New Jersey Alumni Chapter Meeting 

Who: All interested alumni 

When: Thursday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m. 

Where: Law offices of Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP, Headquarters Plaza – West Tower, One Speedwell Avenue, 11th Floor, Morristown, NJ 07962-1981.  Directions are available here:  http://www.riker.com/offices/morristown#mapDir.

Meeting Host: Stephanie Wolfe ‘99

RSVP to Stephanie Wolfe at swolfe@riker.com or tel: 973-451-8457 by June 13.

We hope to see you there!

Stephanie Wolfe
Northern New Jersey Chapter President
swolfe@riker.com

Don’t forget!
Keep up with the latest chapter news on the Northern New Jersey chapter’s blog:  https://northernnewjerseywlu.wordpress.com/ or by joining the “Washington and Lee Northern New Jersey Alumni Chapter” group on Facebook.

On Thursday, April 19, 2012, the Northern New Jersey Chapter welcomed local high school seniors who were offered admission for Washington & Lee’s Class of 2016. Almost 50 alumni, current students, prospective students, and their parents attended this important event. Clay Kingsbery ’78 and his wife Mary Lou graciously hosted the reception again at the Short Hills Club. The event featured two guests from the University: Robert Koch, Assistant Director of Admissions, and Mike Walsh, Special Assistant to Vice President for Advancement. Koch congratulated the students on their success and encouraged them to ask alumni and current students about their experience at W&L.

Among the alumni and current students in attendance were Scott Bond ’83, Rose Chandler ’98, John Gunkel ’89, Rich Juterbock ’68, Richard Kampf ’71, Clay Kingsbery ’78, Chapter Student Liaison Colton Klein ’15, Eric Kolts ’82, NNJ AAP Co-Chair Mike Lavitt ’80, Chapter Secretary Danielle McDavit ’97, Chapter Social Chair Kate Muscalino ’03, Mariel Pearl ’15, Collin Peck ’10, NNJ AAP Co-Chair Josh Prell ’09, and Chapter President Stephanie Wolfe ’99.

 

The NNJ Chapter would like to extend a special thank you to NNJ Alumni Admissions Program Co-Chairs Mike Lavitt and Josh Prell, who along with local alumni, fielded a record number of interview requests and represented W&L at many college fairs. 

The NNJ Chapter will gather again at the Westfield home of Susan and Jet Taylor ’84, for the Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 5, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  The cost is $30 per person, plus there will be a $10 Derby Pool.  Please RSVP by Monday, April 30^th to jet@mreem.com.