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Reunion Class Leadership Handbook

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ContentsClick on any entry to jump directly to the corresponding section.

Welcome Letter ........................................................................................3

The Importance of Alumni Volunteers ...............................................4

Top 10 Questions About Alumni Weekend .......................................5

Reunion Hall of Fame .............................................................................7

Reunion Giving Supports the Lehigh Experience ............................8

Key Points for a Successful Reunion ...................................................9

2015 Committee Timeline ....................................................................10

Telling Your Lehigh Story .....................................................................13

Lehigh University: Fast Facts ..............................................................14

Campus Map ...........................................................................................15

Resources

Peer Outreach Templates for Personalization ..........................16

Ways to Give .....................................................................................20

Alumni Relations Staff Liaison Directory ...................................21

Reunion Vendor Directory .............................................................22

Class Account Balances ..................................................................23

2015 Reunion Hotel Room Blocks ................................................24

Important Websites ........................................................................25


Dear Lehigh Class Leadership Volunteer,

Thank you for investing your valuable time and resources in reunion. Each year, 1,200 alumni, family, and friends return to Old South Mountain to reconnect with each other and with beloved Lehigh. A renewed sense of Lehigh pride is instilled as attendees reflect back on their memories and experience on campus and learn more about how current-day faculty, staff, and alumni are impacting the world.

Reunion class leaders like you help make the reunion celebration extra special for fellow classmates by engaging peers to connect with Lehigh in a variety of meaningful ways.

By encouraging your classmates to “come back” to campus and to “give back” to your alma mater, you and your fellow alumni ensure a unforgettable, successful reunion celebration, while preserving the hallmark Lehigh experience for future generations of students.

This handbook outlines essential information to help you develop and implement a stellar reunion.

We hope you enjoy your volunteer experience, and we look forward to partnering with you in the months ahead.

With Gratitude,

Meghan Wolf ’02 ’03 Susan LopezDirector Director Reunion Giving Traditional Programs


The Importance of Alumni VolunteersYour volunteer involvement is an integral part of the university’s outreach efforts. Volunteers are able to personalize messages, increase the number of alumni contacted, and provide Lehigh with important insight regarding their classmates.

This volunteer experience provides you with the opportunity to connect with classmates and gain an insider’s view of the university today. The Alumni Relations team is committed to making your volunteer experience successful and will provide resources to assist you with your outreach.

Your Role as a Volunteer• LeadbyexamplebymakingapersonallymeaningfulgifttoLehigh,while

encouraging classmates to do the same• HelpmaximizetheReunionClassGiftCampaignandAlumniWeekend

attendance by providing education and information to classmates; serve as primary point of connect for Alumni Weekend questions

• Helpplanspecialeventsforclassmates• Participateinmonthlyconferencecallsand/orwebinarswithAlumni

Relations staff liaisons and fellow class reunion volunteers to discuss progress, new initiatives, deliverables and deadlines

• Assistinrecruitingandmanagingadditionalvolunteers• Conductpersonaloutreachtoclassmembers,particularlyduringchallenges

and blitzes • AttendAlumniWeekend:May14–17• Haveagreatweekendreconnectingandcelebrating!


Top 10 Questions About Alumni Weekend1. How do I register?

Registration materials will be mailed out in February and online registrationwillbeliveinmid-Februaryatalum.lu/comeback.BesuretoregisterbyMay1!

2. Can I bring my family?

Yes!Therearefamily-friendlyactivitiesallweekend.Whenyou’rereadyfor some “you time,” bring your kids to Lehigh’s fully accredited childcare center.NOTE:Youmustpre-registerforchildcareinordertoguaranteeyourspot.Spaceislimited,soregisterbyApril3!

3. Where do I park?

Complimentaryparkingisprovidedinallcampusparkingareas,includingtheAlumniMemorialParkingPavilion,theCampusSquareParkingGarageandtheZoellnerArtsCenterParkingGarage.

4. Will transportation be provided during the weekend?

Yes. Shuttle service is provided for your convenience. Shuttles pick up and drop off at most event locations on campus. Off-campus shuttle service will be available for attendees staying at select hotels.

5. Can friends from other classes attend Alumni Weekend?

Absolutely!AlumniWeekendwillcelebratethebenchmarkreunionclasses,but all alumni, friends and family are invited to join in the festivities.

6. How will I know if my friends are coming back?

As classmates register for Alumni Weekend, their names will appear on the attendeelistontheAlumniWeekendwebsiteatalum.lu/comeback.

7. What should I wear?

PlanforwalkingthefamiliarrollinghillsofLehigh’scampus!Werecommend comfortable shoes and casual clothes for daytime events. For evening events we recommend business casual attire.

8. Will the fitness center be open?

The fitness center will not be open during Alumni Weekend, but several fitness classes will be available including yoga on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, and a running group on Saturday, May 16.


9. Where should I stay?

Therearehotelblocksatlocalhotelsforyouruse.Housingisassignedbyprojected class needs and availability at each hotel. Please contact the hotel directlytoreserveyourroom.Bookearly,becausespaceislimited!

10. Where do I go when I arrive on campus?

YourfirststoponcampusisReunionHeadquarters,locatedintheAlumniMemorial Building. There you will pick up your registration packet containing event bracelet, recognition items like ribbons for your name tag, and class giveaways.


Reunion Hall of FameTheultimateaspiration–joiningtheleaderboard!Asareunionclassleader,your involvement, enthusiasm, and peer-to-peer conversations are critical to achievingclassgoals.BelowistheillustriousLehighReunionHallofFame.

Reunion Donors Dollars Raised*** APS Members Attendance

5th 404 (1987) $137,572 (1988) 40 (2009) 163 (1989)

10th 421 (1977) $242,929 (1988) 40 (1987) 171 (1988)

15th 397 (1977) $459,905 (1994) 48 (1986) 144 (1988)

20th 368 (1977) $3,389,794 (1987) 68 (1987) 123 (1991)

25th 337 (1988) $2,457,310 (1988) 102 (1988) 222 (1988)

30th 305 (1969) $6,885,020 (1984) 73 (1980) 102 (1984)

35th 311 (1953) $9,596,124 (1971) 80 (1957) 72 (1952)

40th 350 (1950) $17,321,419 (1991) 77 (1958) 98 (1958)

45th 346 (1949) $27,9669,812 (1969) 64 (1965) 81 (1958)

50th 296 (1950) $19,793,282 (1948) 87 (1958) 155 (1953)

55th 228 (1950) $9,522,039 (1952) 59 (1958) 54 (1958)

60th 147 (1950) $2,175,449 (1954) 34 (1953) 44 (1941, 1953)

65th 81 (1948) $1,164,041 (1949) 20 (1949) 21 (1934, 1939)

70th 26 (1943) $187,336 (1944) 10 (1943) 11 (1941)

*** Includes prior 4 years of credit


Reunion Giving Supports the Lehigh ExperienceWhat is Reunion Giving?Lehigh depends on the generosity, enthusiasm and spirit of reunion classes to anchortheLehighFund.Celebratingareunionmilestoneisanopportunityto reconnect with classmates and return to campus and also provides an opportunity for increased financial support by strengthening individual and class affinity to Lehigh. Successful reunion classes set the standard for both Alumni Weekend attendance and gifts to the Lehigh Fund to inspire other alumni to do the same.

The Case for Participation in a Class GiftThe number of alumni who make gifts to Lehigh each year determines your alma mater’s participation rate. Every gift, regardless of size or designation, influences Lehigh’s participation rate. There is strength in numbers.

Asa Packer SocietyThe Asa Packer Society celebrates and engages Lehigh’s most committed annual supporters. Many alumni choose to join the Asa Packer Society during reunion to honor their time at Lehigh.

Plus, the Alumni Relations team has put reunion classes to a challenge. Each reunion class that exceeds its Asa Packer Society member goal will enjoy a champagne toast at its class reception, compliments of Lehigh—complete with acommemorativechampagneflute!

LevelsFounder’s Associate $25,000+ giftPresident’s Associate $10,000+ giftSociety Associate $1,000+ giftYoung Alumni Leader $500+ gift (alumni last 6-10 years)

$250+ gift (alumni last 0-5 years)

It only takes 450 alumni gifts to increase Lehigh’s participation rate by 1%.

With your help, the Lehigh Fund will generate more than $15 million for immediate use this year. That's equal to what's generated by $300 million in endowment.

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Where your dollars go

23% Student Life5% Other

36% Academic Experience

36% Undergraduate Scholarships

PARTICIPATIONPARTICIPATION

If just a quarter of everyone who made a gift in the last �ve years gave every year,

participation would double.

scholarships

athletics

co-curriculars

campus lifestudyabroad

leadershipopps

academics

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service

In one year, the collective impact of 17,500 alumni

each donating an average of $100 is $13.7 million.

scholarships

athletics

co-curriculars

campus lifestudyabroad

leadershipopps

academics

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In one year, the collective impact of 17,500 alumni

each donating an average of $100 is $13.7 million.

95% of individual gift support comes from Asa Packer Society members.

Where your dollars go

23% Student Life(Athletics, clubs, community service, and more)

5% Other

36% Academic Experience(Faculty support, study abroad, and more)

36% Financial Aid


Key Points for a Successful ReunionGetting Started• Beginplanningthesummerbeforeyourmilestonereunionyear• Identifyandrecruitadiversegroupofclassleadersforyourreunion

committee (goal of 10+ classmates)• Holdpre-reunioneventstobuildenthusiasm• TouchbaseregularlywithyourAlumniRelationsstaffliaisons• LeadbyexamplebymakingyourgiftearlyandregisteringforAlumni

Weekend early

Enlist a Strong Slate of Class Leaders• Enlistthehelpofwell-connectedclassmatestoserveasoutreachvolunteers

who will commit to contacting fellow alumni to encourage attendance and giving participation

• Bespecificwhendescribingexpectationstopotentialvolunteers

Educate and Inform• FamiliarizeyourselfwithMyLehigh—Lehigh’sonlinecommunityandthe

go-to place for up-to-date information about your class and about Alumni Weekend

• UtilizetheLehighweb-basedvolunteertooltorecordpeerupdatesandcomments(alum.lu/vt)

Bring your Class Leaders Together• Attendtwoon-campusreunionmeetings–HomecomingReunionMeeting

(10/25)&WinterReunionMeeting(2/21)• Participateinmonthlystandingclassconferencecallstodiscussprogressand

create strategies to encourage attendance and giving participation

Achieving Your Class Goals• Keepyouroutreachvolunteersmotivatedbycheckinginwiththemontheir

progress• Shareyourstory—makeapersonalconnectionaboutyourshared

experiences as students at Lehigh and share what Lehigh means to you • Stayonschedulewiththevolunteeryeardesktopcalendar,whichprovides

deliverables, deadlines, useful websites and important dates


2015 Committee TimelineJuly❏ReunionCommitteeCall:recruityourreunionclasscommittee;specific

volunteer roles include event planning, fundraising, marketing and social media (10+ classmates)

❏Registerfor8/23VolunteerLeadershipForum.Deadline:8/16

❏Identify1-2mediaguruswithinyourReunionCommitteewhowilldriveyour media efforts, e.g., Facebook, yearbook

❏Identify3-4classmateswithintheReunionCommitteetoformyourReunionGiftSub-Committee,whichincludesReunionGiftChair(s),andwill drive Asa Packer Society membership

August❏ReunionCommitteeCall:reviewclassattendancegoals&givinggoals;

identify/recruitoutreachvolunteers(20+classmates);joinyoursocialmediagroups; review volunteer resources

❏Attend8/23VolunteerLeadershipForum(sessionforallLehighvolunteers)

September❏ReunionCommitteeCall:discussSaturdaydinnerdetailsandclass

giveaways; continue recruiting outreach volunteers

❏Inspirebyexample:makeyourLehighFundgift

❏ First mass solicitation mailing from Lehigh (beginning of Sep)

❏Registerfor10/25HomecomingReunionMeeting.Deadline:10/15

October❏ReunionCommitteeCall:finalizerecruitingofoutreachvolunteers;

nominate classmates for the Alumni Award; promote and participate in Fall Blitz; finalize Saturday dinner details, parade and class giveaways

❏ Alumni Weekend kickoff mailing (beginning of Oct)

❏10/6–10/13AlumniWeekendFallBlitz

❏Attend10/25on-campusHomecomingReunionMeeting

❏SubmitplanningdetailstoAlumniRelationsliaison.Deadline:10/31


November❏ReunionCommitteeCall:utilizeweb-basedvolunteertooltorecordpeer

updates and comments

❏Promoteandparticipatein11/12–11/22Lehigh-LafayetteChallenge

❏ Outreach volunteers first round of contacting classmates (during LL Challenge)

❏Joininthe11/5“ComeBack.GiveBack.”Webinar

❏Turninclassletter(thatwillaccompanyFebbrochure).Deadline:11/10

❏ Second mass solicitation mailing from Lehigh (mid Nov)

December❏HappyHolidays!

❏ReunionGiftCommitteeCall:endofcalendaryear“GiveBack”push

❏ Asa Packer Society peer-to-peer calendar year-end asks

❏ Turn in class letter (that will accompany third mass solicitation mailing). Deadline:12/12

❏ThankyouforgivingandvolunteeringforLehigh!

January❏ReunionCommitteeCall:AlumniWeekendregistrationupdate;discuss

giving strategy; address any outreach volunteer vacancies

❏ Register for Alumni Weekend for early bird pricing (exclusive for reunion classleadershipvolunteers).Deadline:1/31

❏Registerfor2/21WinterTrainingMeeting.Deadline:2/14

February❏ReunionCommitteeCall:mobilizeoutreachvolunteers;AlumniAward

winners announced

❏Keepthemomentumgoing:100DAYSTOALUMNIWEEKEND!(2/4)

❏Joininthe2/10OutreachVolunteerWebinar

❏Attend2/21on-campusWinterReunionMeeting

❏ Alumni Weekend brochure mailing (beginning of Feb)

❏ Alumni Weekend registration launches (mid Feb)


❏ Third mass solicitation mailing from Lehigh (end of Feb)

March❏ReunionCommitteeCall:nominatecommitteemembersforthePersa

Award; promote and participate in Spring Blitz; send optional class email blast

❏3/1–3/8AlumniWeekendSpringBlitz

❏Turninrequestsforclasssignsandstudenthelp.Deadline:3/21

❏Spreadtheword:50DAYSTOALUMNIWEEKEND!(3/26)

❏Registerforchildcare(spaceislimited).Deadline:4/3

April❏ReunionCommitteeCall:reviewAlumniWeekendlogistics&check

progresstogoals/records

❏Champagnetoastanyone?AsaPackerSocietypeer-to-peerasks

❏Registerforchildcare(spaceislimited).Deadline:4/3

❏RegisterforAlumniWeekend.Deadline:5/1

May❏ReunionCommitteeCall:Q&AaboutAlumniWeekend

❏ Fourth mass solicitation mailing from Lehigh (early May)

❏RegisterforAlumniWeekend.Deadline:5/1

❏RefundDeadline:5/8

❏5/14–5/17AlumniWeekend!CelebrateyourmilestoneReunionwithyourclassmates!

June❏ReunionCommitteeDebriefCall:gatherfeedback;reachandexceedclass

goals; break records

❏Completepost-reunionsurvey

❏Lastfundraisingpush(fiscalyear-endis6/30)

❏Thankyouforyourinvolvementandsupportofyouralmamater!Thankyourfellowclassmatesforcomingbackandgivingback!


Telling Your Lehigh StoryEvery Lehigh story is unique and significant. Your own personal narrative can be the most compelling motivation for your fellow alumni to hear. Below are a fewquotesfromfellowclassleaders:

“ReflectingonhowrichmycollegeexperiencewasIstammeredwiththerealizationofhowmanyyearshadpassed.Coulditreallyhavebeen35yearsago?!Iwantedtorevisitthosetimes.Iwantedtoreconnectwith all who shared those incredible years with me. Volunteering for Lehighopenedthatdoor.Ittransportedmebackandbroughtmeforward.Ithasbeenagifttocorrespond,talk,andinteractwithsomany wonderful friends, acquaintances, and fellow alumni. The reward was fulfilling in multiples greater than the effort. Through volunteering IreaffirmedthattheLehighbondisstrongerthansteel!”

Toni Cantalupo ’78

“IlovethecontinuedconnectiontoLehighthroughthesevolunteerprograms. Fulfilling to continue the giving tradition that so many others haveleadbeforeus,asitissuchapartoftheLehighculture.Itisalsoagreat way to reconnect with classmates.”

“Iinitiallystartedwiththeintentionofbusinessnetworking,butithasgrown into so much more. Seeing all the great programs and projects Lehighisspearheading,IwanttohelpcontributeandmakeadifferencetotheLehighCommunityandtheworldatlarge.”

Sara Nowlin ’99

Griff Welton ‘88


Lehigh University: Fast FactsFounded: 1865 by Asa Packer, an industrial pioneer, entrepreneur and philanthropist

Student Body:

4,904 undergraduates (56% men, 44% women) 2,165 graduate students (54% men, 46% women)

Four Colleges:

CollegeofArtsandSciences

CollegeofBusinessandEconomics

P.C.RossinCollegeofEngineeringandAppliedScience

CollegeofEducation

Athletics Program:

25NCAADivisionIintercollegiatesportsformenandwomen 40 intramural and club sports

Lehigh Endowment: $1 billion (2012 fiscal year)

Class Size:

28 students on average 81% of classes have fewer than 35 students

Post-graduation: $57,200 median starting salary for Lehigh graduates 3rd for salary potential in northeast (behind Princeton, West Point

andtiedwithMIT)

Paying for Lehigh:

$56,770 tuition, room and board and technology fee $34,180 typical financial aid package More than 50% of our students receive financial aid

97% of Lehigh graduates are employed or attending graduate school within 6 months of graduation

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Peer Outreach Templates for Personalization

Giving Participation

Dear ___________,

It’shardtobelievethatin##daysuntilwe’llbebackoncampus enjoyingour##threunion!

I’mreachingouttoyoutoaskyoutojoinmeinsupportingour ReunionClassGift.

Ichosetogivebacktoouralmamater,becausethetimeIspentatLehighmeans something special to me. Lehigh taught me to embrace change, work hard, and overcome obstacles. These lessons continue to serve me well professionallyandpersonally.ItisforthesereasonsIgivebacktoouralmamater.IaskyoutoconsideraddingyournametoourClassHonorRollofDonors, too.

Thereareseveralwaystogive:• 5-yearpledge(entirepledgeamountcountstowardourclassgoal)• One-timegift• Monthlygifts• Matchinggifts

Theeasiestwaytomakeyourgiftisonlineatgive.lu/giveback.Ifyouhavequestions about making your gift, please contact our Alumni Relations staff liaison,__________,at610-758-####.

Thankyouagainforyourconsideration,andIhopethatyouwillbeabletojoin us in Bethlehem to celebrate our reunion this May.

Warmest regards,

Replace #### with the appropriate information for your reunion year.


Asa Packer Society Leadership Gift

Dear _________,

Ourclasswillcelebrateour##ReuniontheweekendofMay14-17,2015. OurReunionCommitteeisplanningaspectacularweekendfeaturing class specific events, affinity activities, educational experiences, and social gatherings where we can catch up with our classmates, reminisce about our Lehighexperiences,andenjoytheUniversityasitistoday.Wehopethatyouwill make plans to attend.

Thisyear,incommemorationofour##Reunion,letusunitetogivebackso that we, as a class, ensure those same opportunities are available for the futureleadersoftomorrow.Ourclassfundraisinggoalistoraise$#,###,###byJune30,2015.Inordertoachievethisgoal,weneedleaderstojointheAsa Packer Society, Lehigh’s annual leadership giving society. By making a gift commitment at the Asa Packer Society level ($1,000 or more), you are providingtheUniversitythefueltobuildarigorouslearningenvironmentthatchallenges students to develop their character and leadership skills so that they may become the leaders in tomorrow’s complex world.

Thereareseveralwaystogive:• 5-yearcommitment• One-timegift• Monthlygifts(ongoing)• Matchinggifts

PleasemakeyourAsaPackerSocietygiftonlineatgive.lu/giveback.Ifyouhavequestions about making your gift or commitment, please contact our Lehigh staffliaison,__________,at610-758-####.

Thankyouagainforyourconsideration,andIhopethatyouwillbeabletojoinusinBethlehemtocelebrateour##reuniononThursday,May14,toSunday, May 17, 2015.

Warmest regards,



Volunteer Outreach Recruitment

Dear ___________,

It’stimetostartthinkingaboutour##LehighReunion!Our##ReunionCommitteehasalreadybegunpreparingafantasticyearofcelebrations. Fellow classmates are hard at work planning events, fundraising for our classgift,andbuildingexcitementforourmilestone##Reunioncelebration.

The best way to ensure we have a memorable, record-breaking reunion is forclassmatestocontactoneanothertogetthevoteoutaboutour##.Iamrecruiting youtobea####reunionrepresentativefor(e.g.,ATO,AlphaPhi,Football,Marching’97).AllIamaskingyoutodoiscontactfellowalumsaboutour##Reunion.

Two important questions to ask when contacting a fellow classmate: 1. AreyoujoiningmeatLehighforour##Reunion,May14-17,2015?2. Areyoujoiningmeinparticipatinginour##ReunionClassGift,

supportingouralmamateranddeservingLehighstudents?Everygift,ofanysize,counts!

Formoredetailsaboutour##Reunion,checkoutthe####classpageonLehigh’snewonlinealumnicommunity“MyLehigh”atmylehigh.lehigh.edu/classof####andjoinourClassof####pageonFacebook,whichcanbefoundbysearchingfor“LehighUniversityClassof####”ontheFacebooksite.

Thanksforyourhelp!

Best regards,



Thank you Note

Dear _________,

ThankyouforyourgifttoLehighinhonorofour##Reunion.When we come together as a class, we can accomplish great things for Lehigh. IhopetoseeyouMay14-17,2015,aswecelebrateour##reunion.

Sincerely,



Ways to GiveGifts and commitments to your Reunion Class Gift can be made by:• Cash,checks,creditcard,orwiretransfer• Matchinggifts• Stocksormutualfunds• Donor-advisedfundsorfoundations

Cash and checks:CheckspayabletoLehighUniversityshouldbemailedto:LehighUniversityDevelopment Gift Processing 622 Brodhead Ave.Bethlehem, PA 18015

Credit Card:Call1-866-517-1552Make a gift online at give.lu.

Wire Transfer:Forwiretransfersandgiftsofsecurities,pleasecontactKathleenMilmineat610-758-3179.

Matching Gifts:Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees and, sometimes, retirees or spouses. These programs can double, or even triple, thesizeofyourgift!A database listing most, but not all, companies that match gifts, as well as instructions on how to apply for the match, is available online at mylehigh.lehigh.edu/matchinggift.

Stocks:Forwiretransfersandgiftsofsecurities,pleasecontactKathleenMilmineat610-758-3179.

All gifts made to Lehigh University are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Lehigh’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.

Alumni Relations Staff Liaisons“We are here to support you!”

Traditional Programs Team

Lehigh Fund Team

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Susan LopezDirector, Traditional Programs5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 50th [email protected]

Come Back• Weekendschedule

registration and attendance reporting

• Classspecificdetailssuch as decorations, entertainment, student help, class giveaways and parade

• Classbudgetandreimbursements

• Transportation

Meghan Wolf ‘02 ‘03Director, Reunion Giving 25th Reunion(610) [email protected]

Chad Davis Director, Lehigh Fund(610) [email protected]

James HardingAssociate Director, Lehigh Fund15th and 45th Reunions (610) [email protected]

Karla MoralesDirector, 50th Reunion Giving(610) [email protected]

Stacey MorrowAssociate Director, Lehigh Fund 20th and 35th [email protected]

Mark Ostapenko ’10 ’11GAssociate Director, Lehigh Fund 10th and 40th reunions(610) [email protected]

Jenna Paradiso ‘09Associate Director, Lehigh Fund 5th and 30th reunion(610) [email protected]

Diane SnyderCoordinator, Lehigh Fund55th, 60th, 65th and 70th reunions(610) [email protected]

Give Back• Volunteertool(alum.lu/vt)• Classgoals,progresstodate

and honor rolls• AlumniWeekendblitzes• Classgiftdetailssuch

as framed honor rolls, champagne toast and check presentation

Monica TimarAssociate Director, Traditional Programs30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 55th, 60th, 65th, and 70th reunions(610) [email protected]

Reunion Vendor Directory


Position Name Phone Email

Director Susan Lopez 610-758-4974 (B) [email protected]

Associate Director Monica Timar 610-758-3136 (B) [email protected]

Coordinator (LUAA) Pat Jones (Alumni Band) 610-758-3134 (B) [email protected]

Coordinator (LUAA) Linda Shroi 610-758-3135 (B) [email protected]

Parade (Volunteer) Steve Rittler ‘99 610-280-3455 (H) [email protected]

Signs (LUAA) Matt Keefe 610-758-4946 [email protected]

Parade Music (Volunteer) Steve Bartosik ‘77 201-670-7828 (H) [email protected]

Student Help (LUAA) Casey Sharkey 610-758-4564 [email protected]

Transportation Tom Dowd 610-758-6347 [email protected]

LU Alumni Association27 Memorial Drive West Bethlehem, PA 18015-3087

610-758-3135 610-758-3316 Fax

reunion/lehigh.edu

Costumes/Souvenirs

Phil Bocardi, LU Bookstore

Patrick Powers, Silhouettes, Inc.

Kevin Reichenbach, Select Sales

610-758-3380

610-559-1998

610-974-8080

[email protected]

A Plus DJs & Mojo Booths 877-233-7766

Best Of Times John 610-432-7868

D.H. Productions 610-867-8349

D.J. Joe Joe Reybitz 610-691-1435

Fling-A-Things 610-258-1701

Tony C. and Associates Tony Casciano 610-838-9854

Ruben Vargas 610-908-8188

Class Account Balances As of July 28, 2014

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Class Account Balance

1945 $1,144.54

1950 $376.54

1955 $340.84

1960 $986.76

1965 $593.60

1970 $552.00

1975 $3,095.64

1980 $2,726.30

1985 $2,775.77

1990 $5,009.01

1995 $405.00

2000 $1,829.91

2005 $5,811.64

2010 $9,682.04


2015 Reunion Hotel Room Blocks (All Blocks include Thursday, Friday & Saturday)

Spaceislimited,sobookyourroomearly!

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Class Off-Campus Room Blocks

1945 Comfort Suites

1950 Comfort Suites

1955 Comfort Suites

1960 Marriott Hotel

1965 Hotel Bethlehem (Includes Sunday)

1970 Holiday Inn Hellertown

1975 Hyatt Hotel, Fairfield Inn

1980 Fairfield Inn

1985 Comfort Suites

1990 Sands Hotel

1995 Fairfield Inn

2000 Holiday Inn Hellertown

2005 Comfort Suites

2010 Comfort Suites



Important WebsitesLehigh University:www.lehigh.edu

Lehigh Giving Website:give.lu/volunteer

Class Giving Website:mylehigh.lehigh.edu/classof####

Alumni Weekend Schedule: alum.lu/comeback

Volunteer Toolkit: mylehigh.lehigh.edu/lfvolunteer


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