Events

The DAASV organizes a wide range of activities for our highly diverse alumni base and their families.
Reservation/Cancellation Policy

4th Annual Ivy League Academy Awards Party

Date: Sunday, February 26th
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Place: University Club
800 Powell Street, San Francisco
Cost: $55 for Member, $75 for Non-Member, $45 for Young Alum Member (Includes hors d'oeuvres buffet and champagne upon arrival. Cash bar available.)

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. We are taking names for the Wait List only.

Lights! Camera! Action! Join fellow alumni, families, and friends of Dartmouth for the Annual Ivy League Academy Awards Party!

Meet and mingle like the stars dressed in your best Hollywood attire (Black Tie optional) at the University Club for the 84th annual Academy Awards! Party-goers will be treated to a fabulous evening of champagne and heavy hors d'oeuvres! A prize will be given to the winning ballot. Ballots will be sent by email to all those who RSVP. All completed ballots must be returned by Monday, February 20th. This promises to be a glamorously good time!

Academy Awards Night Menu

• Honey whole grain mustard glazed ham (carved to order) served with assorted mustards, mayos, and silver dollar rolls
• Roasted turkey breast (carved to order) served with cranberry relish
• Classic pasta bar with assorted homemade delicious sauces
• A plethora of passed assorted hot & cold deluxe hors d’oeuvres
• Gourmet dessert station featuring assorted petit fours
• Complimentary welcome champagne

The University Club is making a limited number of guest rooms available for those wanting overnight accommodations.

RSVP REQUIRED: February 20th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by February 20th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after February 20th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

25 Dates for $25! Dartmouth Young Alum Speed Dating

Date: Tuesday, February 28th
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Place: Tied House
954 Villa Street, Mountain View
Cost: $35 for Non-Member, $25 for Young Alum Member (Includes speed dating and two beers.)

Imagine this: 25 dates for $25! This is Dartmouth Young Alumni Speed Dating.

Are you a young alum of Dartmouth and single? Then come to the Dartmouth Young Alumni Speed Dating event and meet other eligible singles. Speed dating is perfect for busy Bay Area types, providing the opportunity for you to meet a number of intelligent and attractive people (hey, they’re Dartmouth) all in one night!

Sign up with a friend of the opposite sex to guarantee your spot. If you choose to sign up individually, you will be placed on a waiting list until we have an equal ratio of men to women.

Event includes two free beers. Reservations are required and space is limited. Sign up today!

RSVP REQUIRED: February 22nd

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by February 22nd. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after February 22nd are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

The History of Beer (and '94, '95, '96 Mini Reunion)

Date: Wednesday, February 29th
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $20 for Member, $40 for Non-Member ('94s, '95s, and '96s pay the member rate. Includes beer for tasting and light hors d’oeuvres.)

Come reconnect with your fellow classmates over two shared passions: education & beer — and not necessarily in that order!

Join us for Beer Tasting 101, an informative and—more importantly—interactive history of beer. Tastemaster Ira Bletz will lead us on an entertaining journey where we will discover new flavors and experience a few familiar ones in a new light, learning about the different types of beer and how they’re made along the way. There will be an assortment of imports as well as domestic brews—something for every palate. The sampling includes:

• Firestone Walker DBA (Double Barrel Ale)
• Spaten Lager
• Pilsner Erquell
• Sierra Nevada Kellerweis
• Anchor Steam Beer
• Ranger IPA (New Belgium)
• Lone Star Beer
• Widmer Drop Top amber
• Drake’s Blond Ale
• Guinness Stout

This is sure to be a popular event and is available to all alumni. The Classes of 1994, 1995, and 1996 will have a marked seating section as well as reception area! All those wishing they were '94s, '95s, and '96s are welcome.

RSVP REQUIRED: February 23rd

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by February 23rd. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after February 23rd are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

DAASV Events Committee Meeting

Date: Thursday, March 1st
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $20 for Member (Includes drinks and dinner.)

Interested in developing your event planning and/or project management skills? The DAASV invites you to join the Events Committee - our Club's largest committee! Come discover how the DAASV is executing more than 100 events and activities in 2012, the most ambitious calendar of any Dartmouth alumni club. We are always looking for volunteers interested in helping with planning and contributing to DAASV events. If you are curious, or are interested in getting involved with DAASV event planning, this is a great starting point. All DAASV members are welcome.

Schedule
6:00pm Drinks & Dinner
6:30pm Meeting

RSVP REQUIRED: February 27th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by February 27th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

10th Annual Winter Carnival West

Date: Saturday, March 3rd - Sunday, March 4th
Time: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Place: DOCNC Cabin
Lake Mary, Donner Summit, CA
Cost: $50 for Everyone

Calling all Dartmouth skiers, boarders, snowshoers, snowman makers, and lovers of the mountains in wintertime. The 10th annual Winter Carnival West is taking over Donner Pass. Come celebrate the DOCNC, the renovated cabin, and the 10th birthday of this beloved winter party. The traditional line-up of events continues: Saturday's wild costume party on the slopes of Sugar Bowl, a “pink-time” happy hour on the frozen beach of Lake Mary, Saturday night's bounteous cabin banquet, and explorations of the local backcountry on Sunday. This is also a great opportunity for new or potential members; during the weekend, there will be an orientation session on cabin use, now required for anyone who wants to reserve the cabin.

RSVP REQUIRED: To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP to Justin Wells ’95 at justin@centerdivide.com. Please register early!

Dartmouth Bike Ride from Monterey to Carmel

Date: Sunday, March 4th
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Place: Naval Postgraduate School
1411 Cunningham Road, Monterey
Cost: Free for Member, $20 for Non-Member

Join Dartmouth alumni on a scenic ride from Monterey to Carmel. We begin at the Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail and from there head west. The first segment (roughly 3.5 miles) takes us by Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium on out to Lover’s Point. The second segment (roughly 3.6 miles) takes us along Ocean Boulevard to Point Lobos Lighthouse and further along the coast to the 17 Mile Drive entrance. The third segment (roughly 5.4 miles) takes us along 17 Mile Drive, past the Inn at Spanish Bay, out to Bird Rock, and eventually into Pebble Beach Resort for a lunch or rest stop. From there we head on into Carmel.

RSVP REQUIRED: February 28th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by February 28th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after February 28th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Mars at Opposition: Private Lecture and Viewing of the Red Planet

Date: Sunday, March 4th
Time: 9:15pm - 11:00pm
Place: Foothill Observatory
12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills
Cost: $5 for Child under 14 years, $15 for Member, $30 for Non-Member, $10 for Young Alum Member

The red planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. Join Dartmouth alumni, families and guests at the Foothill Observatory for an exclusive, educational lecture about Mars. Ample viewing time with the 16-inch computer-controlled Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector and a new hydrogen-alpha solar telescope will also be included, and we’re throwing in some hot chocolate (with marshmallow moons) for good measure.

Mars Oppositions occur when planet Earth, on its inner orbit, passes between the Sun and planet Mars. Because of the orbits of the two planets, this occurs about every 2 years and 2 months (26 months); the acurate average is the synodic period of 779.94 days. After that period of time, the Earth has moved around the sun exactly one time more than Mars, or 2.135311456 times, while Mars completed 1.135311456 revolutions, so that Earth and Mars are again in a line from the Sun.

About at these times, the planets have their closest encounter, but because of the orbital geometry (excentric elliptical orbits and orbital inclination), the exact dates may be separated by a few days. A further disturbance comes from the influence of the Moon which makes Earth move around the common center of mass, and makes it being a bit early or late, a bit closer or more remote than just this center of mass.

This is the best time to view and photograph Mars.

RSVP REQUIRED: February 25th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by February 25th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after February 25th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Meet Up with Fellow Alumni in a Dark Alley: DAASV Bowling II

Date: Wednesday, March 7th
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Place: Bel Mateo Bowl
4330 Olympic Avenue, San Mateo
Cost: $25 for Member, $40 for Non-Member, $20 for Young Alum Member (Includes lane fees, shoes, and beer.)

Do you have the balls to roll with us, yet again? No problem. They're included along with lanes, shoes, beer and pizza. For those wanting alternative fare, there's a full bar and food onsite.

There will be contests and giveaways. One lucky winner could walk away with a DAASV signed bowling pin -- clearly a prize beyond the dreams of avarice!

So come get your bowl on with the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley.

RSVP REQUIRED: February 16th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by February 29th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after February 29th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Fromage 101: Everything You Wanted to Know about Cheese, but Were Afraid to Ask

Date: Sunday, March 11th
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Place: Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese Co.
421 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Cost: $45 for Member, $60 for Non-Member, $40 for Young Alum Member (Includes cheese tastings and wine pairings. All attendees will receive a gift bag.)

Come to Half Moon Bay to enjoy a California Cheese Primer. As part of our class, we will discuss how cheese is made, and learn about the different milks, textures, rinds, and flavor profiles. In addition, we will learn about the proper storage and handling of cheeses. As if that weren’t enough, our cheese will be paired with delicious accompaniments and wine for tastings. You will also sample myriad recipes made with California Cheese and take the recipes home with you.

With an array of superlative cheeses to pair with wines, the alumni-owned Half Moon Bay Wine and Cheese Company is a favorite for Silicon Valley locals and visitors alike. Come in and sample their exceptional variety of pinot noirs, immerse yourself in the complementary taste of a fine cheese, and explore the Pacific Coast while sampling their most recent selections at the full-service wine bar.

Note: Due to space constraints, this event is limited to 20 attendees, so register early! Must be 21 years or older to participate.

RSVP REQUIRED: March 4th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by March 5th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after March 5th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Impact Pricing, Your Blueprint to Driving Profits with Mark Stiving, PhD

Date: Tuesday, March 13th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $20 for Member, $35 for Non-Member, $15 for Young Alum Member (Includes hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar will be available.)

Every business, whether large corporations or small start-ups has the same wish list…building revenues and increasing profits, the ultimate proof of a successful venture. But ask a business person to explain “pricing”, the catalyst for those profits, and you’ll get a smorgasbord of answers. How you can capture the true worth of your company’s product or service—and learn to price it correctly—is an exciting but elusive subject, yet it’s crucial to CEO or small proprietor alike. Instead of the easy, cost-plus-some-more structure, Dr. Stiving examines value-based pricing, breaks down critical growth components and clarifies concepts that answer the question, “Am I pricing right?” As your most powerful marketing tool—and the least understood—accurate pricing can make the greatest impact on your business, lead to measurable success, and no matter the economy, profit both company and customer.

Mark Stiving PhD Bio:

As a recognized pricing expert, Mark loves making money for companies. He especially thrives helping small businesses and entrepreneurs untangle any confusion about their real value with his creative but pragmatic approach to optimal pricing techniques, segmentation and visionary pricing. He will draw examples from his highly readable and well-received book, Impact Pricing, Your Blueprint to Driving Profits, and show how specific strategies deftly steer a company toward increased efficiency—and an enhanced bottom line. Sampling Walmart, Burger King, Ikea, etc., this back to basics discussion will empower your decisions, telescope your focus and most likely generate some “light bulb” ideas.

An award winning speaker, coach and consultant, Mark Stiving, PhD, MBA has addressed pricing professionals and executives at major conferences. He has worked with such esteemed companies as Cisco, Procter and Gamble, Grimes Aerospace, Rogers Corp., National Semiconductor, and tackles pricing problems full time at Maxim Integrated Products, a $2 Billion semiconductor company. Along with the book, Mark shares his expertise on his popular blog, www.PragmaticPricing.com and “hits the mark” with his pithy insights on twitter- @MarkStiving.

RSVP REQUIRED: March 6th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by March 6th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after March 6th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

An Evening with President Jim Yong Kim MD PhD ‘82a

Date: Friday, March 16th
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Place: Four Seasons Hotel
757 Market Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco
Cost: Free for Everyone (Complimentary hors d'oeuvres & cash bar.)

The Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley, the Dartmouth Club of Greater San Francisco, and the Office of Alumni Relations cordially invite you to a reception with President Jim Yong Kim.

Jim Yong Kim, MD, PhD, is the 17th president of Dartmouth College. The first physician to serve as Dartmouth’s president. President Kim is also is an anthropologist who brings a passion for learning, innovation, and service to Dartmouth.

President Kim has been elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, awarded a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, named one of America’s “25 Best Leaders” by US News & World Report, and selected as one of TIME magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World".

Join fellow alumni and friends for what promises to be a truly exciting evening.

Schedule
5:30 to 6:30pm: Reception
6:30 to 7:30pm: Program

RSVP REQUIRED: To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP with the complete name and Dartmouth class of each attendee to:

website: http://alumni.dartmouth.edu/events/presidentevents
phone: (603) 646-2259
email: club.rsvp@alum.dartmouth.org

Dartmouth Men's Baseball vs Sacramento State (Saturday)

Date: Saturday, March 17th
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Place: John Smith Field
6000 J Street, Sacramento
Cost: $3 for Child under 14 years, $5 for Everyone

Dartmouth Baseball is one of the more storied teams in the Ivy League, one with a rich tradition that dates back to 1866. Join fellow alumni and fans of Dartmouth Baseball as the Big Green takes on the Hornets at John Smith Field in Sacramento.

Dartmouth's first varsity sport, baseball started varsity competition in 1866 and has a record of 1,788-1,779-24 in 139 seasons. The Big Green have won 12 conference titles between the Eastern Intercollegiate Baseball League (EIBL) and the Ivy League, advancing to the NCAA Tournament seven times, including back-to-back years in 2009 and 2010. Dartmouth has won the Red Rolfe Division in the Ivy League each of the last four years, and last season set a school record by winning 30 contests against just 12 defeats. In the Big Green's most recent NCAA Regional in 2010, they earned a 15-9 triumph over Florida International, their first postseason victory in 23 years. The most storied team in the program's history was the 1970 squad that advanced to the College World Series in Omaha, winning its first game against Iowa (its school-record 24th straight victory) before falling by a run to both Florida State and USC.

Tickets will be available only at the gate on game day. For directions and parking, please click here.

Go Big Green!

RSVP REQUIRED: March 12th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by March 12th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too.

Dartmouth Men’s Baseball vs Sacramento State (Sunday)

Date: Sunday, March 18th
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Place: John Smith Field
6000 J Street, Sacramento
Cost: $3 for Child under 14 years, $5 for Everyone

Dartmouth Baseball is one of the more storied teams in the Ivy League, one with a rich tradition that dates back to 1866. Join fellow alumni and fans of Dartmouth baseball as the Big Green takes on the Hornets at John Smith Field in Sacramento.

Tickets will be available only at the gate on game day. For directions and parking, please click here.

Go Big Green!

RSVP REQUIRED: March 13th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by March 13th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too.

Dartmouth At War: Dartmouth Class of '42 Recollections of Their WWII Experiences and Its Impact on Their Dartmouth Experience

Date: Sunday, March 18th
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Place: Marines Memorial Club
609 Sutter Street, San Francisco
Cost: $15 for Everyone ($10 for veterans. Includes light hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar will be available.)

Published on the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dartmouth at War is a collection of essays written by 107 Dartmouth classmates, widows, and children of the members of the Class of 1942 about their WWII experiences.

Dartmouth At War is a lasting contribution to the Dartmouth community as the stories captured within the book's pages reflect a special time in the history of the College, its alumni, and the nation. Other Dartmouth classes shared in the project by contributing funds and by sharing expertise necessary for the publishing of the book.

Join Dartmouth alumni, their families, and guests at the Marines Memorial Club in San Francisco for a wonderful afternoon of readings from Dartmouth At War, as well as a discussion of shared memories about a historic era in Dartmouth's rich history.

Copies of Dartmouth At War will be available at the event.

RSVP REQUIRED: March 10th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by March 10th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after March 10th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Silicon Valley Trek for Thayer School of Engineering - Day 1

Date: Monday, March 19th
Time: 9:30am - 4:45pm
Place: Stanford Park Hotel
100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Cost: Free for Member

Planning for Thayer’s first Silicon Valley Trek is complete. This year’s trip schedule is Sunday, March 18 through March 21, 2012. What will become an annual event has been created and planned by the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College and the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley (DAASV).

During the inaugural trip, engineering students will travel to Silicon Valley to visit technology/energy/manufacturing related companies in order to learn about the entrepreneurial development among Silicon Valley’s many industries. It promises to be a valuable learning experience, as well as inspirational to the 14 students who attended.

Company visits will also be open to a very limited number of DAASV members. If you would like to visit one of the participating companies, please contact James von Rittmann ‘95 at president@daasv.org with your preference.

Corporate visits include:

9:30am - 11:30am
Liquid Robotics
1329 Moffett Park Drive, Sunnyvale

12pm - 1pm
SunPower Headquarters
77 Rio Robles, San Jose

1:15pm - 2:15pm
SunPower Manufacturing Facility
1177 Gibraltar Avenue, Building 9, Milpitas

2:45pm - 4:45pm
Triple Ring Technologies
39655 Eureka Drive, Newark

The DAASV Board of Directors extends its deepest appreciation to the Stanford Park Hotel for its continued and generous support of the Dartmouth community in Silicon Valley. Thank you!

RSVP REQUIRED: March 10th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by March 10th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

Silicon Valley Trek for Thayer School of Engineering - Day 2

Date: Tuesday, March 20th
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Place: Stanford Park Hotel
100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Cost: Free for Member

Planning for Thayer’s first Silicon Valley Trek is complete. This year’s trip schedule is Sunday, March 18 through March 21, 2012. What will become an annual event has been created and planned by the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College and the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley (DAASV).

During the inaugural trip, engineering students will travel to Silicon Valley to visit technology/energy/manufacturing related companies in order to learn about the entrepreneurial development among Silicon Valley’s many industries. It promises to be a valuable learning experience, as well as inspirational to the 14 students who attended.

Company visits will also be open to a very limited number of Dartmouth alumni. If you would like to visit one of the participating companies, please contact James von Rittmann ‘95 at president@daasv.org with your preference.

Corporate visits include:

9am - 11am
Hotspur Technologies
880 Maude Avenue, Mountain View

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mechanical Engineering Design Group
Stanford University, Building TBD, Palo Alto

The DAASV Board of Directors extends its deepest appreciation to the Stanford Park Hotel for its continued and generous support of the Dartmouth community in Silicon Valley. Thank you!

RSVP REQUIRED: March 10th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by March 10th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

Meeting of the DAASV Board of Directors

Date: Tuesday, March 20th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $20 for Member (Includes drinks and dinner.)

We are pleased to invite all dues-paying members to the DAASV Board Meeting. As part of the meeting, we will celebrate our recent successes, discuss the Club's budget and activities plan for 2012, present committee reports, and hear the latest news from the Hanover plain.

Schedule
6:00pm Drinks & Dinner
6:30pm Meeting

RSVP REQUIRED: March 16th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by March 16th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

Silicon Valley Trek for Thayer School of Engineering - Day 3

Date: Wednesday, March 21st
Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Place: Stanford Park Hotel
100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Cost: Free for Member

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. We are taking names for the Wait List only.

Planning for Thayer’s first Silicon Valley Trek is complete. This year’s trip schedule is Sunday, March 18 through March 21, 2012. What will become an annual event has been created and planned by the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College and the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley (DAASV).

During the inaugural trip, engineering students will travel to Silicon Valley to visit technology/energy/manufacturing related companies in order to learn about the entrepreneurial development among Silicon Valley’s many industries. It promises to be a valuable learning experience, as well as inspirational to the 14 students who attended.

Company visits will also be open to a very limited number of Dartmouth alumni. If you would like to visit one of the participating companies, please contact James von Rittmann ‘95 at president@daasv.org with your preference.

Corporate visits include:

9am - 10:30am
Speck Design
3221 Porter Drive, Palo Alto

11am - 1pm
IDEO
100 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

1:30pm - 3pm
Tesla Motors Headquarters
3500 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tesla Motors Manufacturing
45500 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont

The DAASV Board of Directors extends its deepest appreciation to the Stanford Park Hotel for its continued and generous support of the Dartmouth community in Silicon Valley. Thank you!

RSVP REQUIRED: March 10th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by March 10th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

Jelly Belly VIP Factory Tour

Date: Friday, March 23rd
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Place: Jelly Belly Candy Co.
1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield
Cost: $45 for Child under 14 years, $55 for Member, $75 for Non-Member

Just in time for Spring Break! For the candy lover who seeks a truly exclusive experience, the Jelly Belly Candy Company has granted a few Dartmouth VIPs a behind-the-scenes tour of their factory in Fairfield. Our guided tour will lead alumni and their guests through the factory for an up-close-and-personal experience like no other. The Jelly Belly tour will give Dartmouth alumni a real education on how America's favorite gourmet jelly bean is made, and even lets them taste treats fresh off the line.

Our Dartmouth alumni will be given lab coats, gloves, and hair nets before setting out on the guided tour. Before long, we will find ourselves in the heart of the factory, watching while master confectioners create Jelly Belly jelly beans and other delicious confections.

Famous Jelly Bean Recipes
Blueberry Muffin (2 blueberry + 1 buttered popcorn)
S'mores (1 cinnamon toast + 1 chocolate pudding + toasted marshmallow)
Strawberry Milkshake (1 cream soda + 1 strawberry daiquiri)

At the end of the tour, which will take over one hour, attendees will be awarded a Jelly Belly Degree of Beanology T-shirt, a souvenir photo, and a VIP discount card for shopping in the retail store.

Children must be at least 6 years or older to enroll. Adult guardian/parent MUST attend with any/all minors. Pants and closed-toe shoes are required. No sandals or flip-flops, please. The factory is wheelchair accessible.

RSVP REQUIRED: March 16th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by March 16th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after March 16th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Dartmouth Men’s Tennis vs Santa Clara University

Date: Saturday, March 24th
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Place: Degheri Tennis Center
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
Cost: Free for Everyone

Join fellow alumni and fans of Dartmouth Men’s Tennis as the Big Green takes on the Broncos at Degheri Tennis Center in Santa Clara.

The Dartmouth Men's Tennis team started varsity competition in 1900 and has an overall record of 767-672-12 and a 212-306 mark in the Ivy League. The Big Green claimed its first Ivy League title in 1993 with an 8-1 record in the conference and followed that with its second and most recent title in 1997. The 1997 team also finished 8-1 in the league and tied a program high with 17 total victories. The team is trending the right direction after having its best season in the Ancient Eight in 13 years with its third-place finish in the conference. The team returns its top two players from last season in junior Xander Centenari and senior Michael Laser. Head coach Chris Drake is in his second season.

Tickets are free, and will be available only at the gate on game day. For directions and parking, please click here.

Go Big Green!

RSVP REQUIRED: December 20th

Hunting the Magical Calypso Orchid

Date: Sunday, March 25th
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Place: Butano State Park
1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero
Cost: Free for Member, $20 for Non-Member

According to Native American lore, butano means “a gathering place for friendly visits”. Visitors who find out-of-the-way, but oh-so-close, Butano State Park will no doubt agree with this assessment.

During the transition from winter to spring, the familiar poppy and lupine blanket much of California in colorfully quilted hills. At the same time another flower blooms in solitude: the Calypso Orchid. Hiding deep in the canyons, ensconced in the underbrush, this reclusive beauty goes unnoticed, only to be found by the most determined observer.

Trek the Mill Ox Trail along Little Butano Creek, then up the Año Nuevo Trail until it plateaus, sampling yummy wild edibles like blackberry bushes, miner’s lettuce, sour lemony sorrel, and hedge nettle mint along the way. Then, keep a close watch as you begin the meandering descent. The first sighting is close to impossible, but once you spot a single orchid, dozens more seem to magically appear. From the Año Nuevo Trail viewpoint, the trail descends with enough switchbacks to make a snake dizzy, all the way back to the park entrance.

This is a 4-mile, round trip hike with a 700-foot elevation gain.

RSVP REQUIRED: March 17th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by March 17th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs and payments received after March 17th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Learn to Curl Clinic for Dartmouth Alumni

Date: Tuesday, March 27th
Time: 9:15pm - 11:15pm
Place: Sharks Ice
1500 South 10th Street, San Jose
Cost: $15 for Member, $25 for Non-Member, $10 for Young Alum Member

Come out and learn to curl like the Olympians in a two-hour session with certified curling instructors — some of whom are former Olympians — doing the teaching. Our two-hour session will consist of off-ice instruction where we will learn about all the different terms in curling, like “hog line”, “tee line”, “draw”, “takeout”, “hack”, etc.

Curling has its own language and we will learn to master it. After we speak fluent curling, we will be led on to the ice to learn how to sweep and deliver stones. Then its off to play a couple of ends of a real game. After we're hooked on the sport, alumni and guests can stick around for a beer in the warm room to socialize.

RSVP REQUIRED: March 21st

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by March 21st. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after March 21st are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Touring the Historic Gardens of Filoli

Date: Saturday, March 31st
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Place: Filoli
86 Cañada Road, Woodside
Cost: $15 for Member, $30 for Non-Member, $10 for Young Alum Member (Inlcudes indoor and outdoor tours. Lunch on your own.)

Join Dartmouth alumni, families and guests as we dine al fresco, then embark on a private garden tour of Filoli — an historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century.

Filoli was built for Mr. and Mrs. William Bowers Bourn, prominent San Franciscans whose chief source of wealth was the Empire Mine, a hard-rock gold mine in Grass Valley, California. Mr. Bourn was also owner and president of the Spring Valley Water Company whose property comprised Crystal Springs Lake and the surrounding lands. He selected the southern end of Crystal Springs Lake as the site for his estate.

Mr. Bourn arrived at the unusual name Filoli by combining the first two letters from the key words of his credo: “Fight for a just cause; Love your fellow man; Live a good life.”

Filoli was designed to include many of the elements you would expect on an English country estate. In addition to a formal garden, plenty of space was allocated for a large working kitchen garden with espaliered fruits, berry cages, vegetable garden, cutting garden and greenhouses. There was a farm group constructed with a superintendent's house, stable for draft horses, cook house and dormitory for the men. The 10-acre gentlemen's orchard, with its rare collection of fruit and cellar, was a significant feature placed in a prominent location right along the entry drive. A stone corporation yard was built to house farm vehicles and there were fowl houses for raising Mr. Bourn's favorite breed of Chanticleer chickens. There were two cow barns on the site and pasture for Mr. Bourn's flocks of sheep, which not only added landscape value, but kept the vegetation down, reduced fire hazard and helped keep the landscape views open.

Filoli had the distinction of being one of the last country places built on the Peninsula and the one that survived the longest in its original design.

Schedule
12pm:    Lunch at Café at Filoli
1pm:    Tour of Gardens
2pm:    Tour of House

RSVP REQUIRED: March 15th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by March 15th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs and payments received after March 15th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Dartmouth Tour of Bay Model

Date: Saturday, April 7th
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Place: Bay Model
2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito
Cost: $5 for Child under 14 years, $10 for Member, $25 for Non-Member, $5 for Young Alum Member

Join Dartmouth alumni and families for unique opportunity to learn about the geography, topography, ecology, and the human and natural history of the San Francisco Bay and Delta at a special tour of the Bay Model.

The Bay is an education center administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which makes possible the viewing of a scientific tool: a working hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento, or more specially the San Joaquin River Delta System.

The Model provides scientists, educators, and citizens interested in San Francisco Bay, and the Bay-Delta Model, a unique opportunity to view the complete bay-delta system at a glance. Our tour will include an introduction and provides an overview of the system.

The Bay Model is a three-dimensional hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta areas capable of simulating tides and currents. The Model is over 1.5 acres in size and represents an area from the Pacific Ocean to Sacramento and Stockton, including: the San Francisco, San Pablo and Suisun Bays and a portion of the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta. The dynamic nature of the model allows attendees to observe tidal action and visualize currents and eddies, as they would actually occur in the Bay and Delta.

RSVP REQUIRED: April 1st

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by April 1st. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after April 1st are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Rock Climbing 101: An Introduction to the Sexiest Sport

Date: Wednesday, April 11th
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Place: Planet Granite
815 Stewart Drive, Sunnyvale
Cost: $40 for Member, $55 for Non-Member, $35 for Young Alum Member (Includes shoes, harness rental, and one-day pass.)

Have you ever tried climbing before? Are you curious? Do you wonder why it's been called the sexiest sport*?

Join other Dartmouth alumni as we discover what rock climbing is all about in this 2-hour clinic designed for the beginning climber. In our introductory class, getting up the first few climbs is the goal. Not only will we experience the most enjoyable first day of climbing possible, but we'll share the sense of adventure for which Dartmouth alumni are famous.

We'll begin with an introduction to climbing gear and safety, including basic commands and climber tie-in knots. Next, the belay lesson is where we learn to manage the ropes (called belaying). Then we'll spend the remainder of our time climbing, before we break into teams for group exercises!

This is a great opportunity to get exposure to climbing. Our instructors will take care of setting up the ropes as well as providing a safe, supportive environment for the beginning climber. You get to explore what it's all about!

* Quirkology, a website devoted to the curious science of everyday life, conducted a study of over 6,000 people to indicate which sporting activities would make a member of the opposite sex more attractive. Rock climbing won the competition with 57% of women finding climbing attractive, making it the sexiest sport from a female perspective.

No climbing experience is necessary. All attendees must be 14 years or older to participate.

RSVP REQUIRED: April 4th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by April 4th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after April 4th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Private Tour and Tasting at TCHO Chocolate Factory

Date: Saturday, April 14th
Time: 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Place: TCHO Chocolates
Pier 17, The Embarcadero, San Francisco
Cost: $5 for Child under 14 years, $15 for Member, $30 for Non-Member, $10 for Young Alum Member

Join fellow Dartmouth alums as we are given an inside look, and a private tour & tasting, at TCHO Chocolate Factory (pronounced, more or less, "CHO"). The tour lasts about an hour and includes a presentation and factory tour with the most knowledgeable and entertaining chocolate experts in town, as well as an in-depth guided tasting of TCHO’s flavor-driven, artisan chocolate. Attendees will learn everything possible about the history of chocolate, the unique TCHOSource program of direct training and investments in cocoa farmers, and how they manufacture their New American Chocolate from scratch right in San Francisco.

Note: Attendees must be 8 or older to visit factory.

RSVP REQUIRED: March 4th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by March 4th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after March 4th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Saturn at Opposition: Private Lecture and Viewing of the Ringed Planet

Date: Sunday, April 15th
Time: 9:30pm - 11:00pm
Place: Foothill Observatory
12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills
Cost: $5 for Child under 14 years, $15 for Member, $30 for Non-Member, $10 for Young Alum Member

On April 15th, the ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. Join Dartmouth alumni, families, and guests at the Foothill Observatory for an exclusive, educational lecture about Saturn. Ample viewing time with the 16-inch computer-controlled Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector and a new hydrogen-alpha solar telescope will also be included, and we’re throwing in some hot chocolate (with marshmallow moons) for good measure.

Our Earth in its smaller, faster orbit around the sun is gaining on Saturn as we speak. We fly through space at some 107,000 kilometers per hour (67,000 miles per hour), in contrast to Saturn’s 35,000 kilometers per hour (22,000 miles per hour). So naturally there will come a time when Earth passes between Saturn and the sun. At such a time, we always see Saturn opposite the sun in our sky, rising in the east when the sun is setting in the west. Our passage between Saturn and the sun is called an opposition of Saturn.

Why is the time around opposition the best time of year to see Saturn? Every year, around the time we go between the sun and Saturn, the ringed planet is at its closest to Earth and brightest in our sky. Saturn is the faintest of the bright planets. It’s still pretty bright, but, normally, you wouldn’t pick it out from among the stars. But around April of 2012 you can, because Saturn will appear as bright as the brightest stars.

RSVP REQUIRED: April 7th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by April 7th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after April 7th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Dartmouth Teamwork: The Ancient Sport of Dragon Boat Racing

Date: Saturday, April 21st
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Place: Foster City Boat Park
899 Bounty Drive, Foster City
Cost: Free for Member, $25 for Non-Member

Here’s a great way to take out your post tax-day aggression —try dragon boat racing! Join us for a fun practice session with Bay Area Dragons.

Dragon boating consists of a canoe with 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersperson paddling together. At the novice and recreational level, teams often form as a means of social outlet, team building, and an alternative means of exercise (kind of like beer pong).

Dragonboats are the basis of the team paddling sport of dragon boat racing — an amateur watersport which has its roots in an ancient folk ritual of contending villagers held over the past 2000 years throughout southern China. While competition has taken place annually for more than 20 centuries as part of religious ceremonies and folk customs, dragon boat racing has emerged in modern times as an international sport, beginning in Hong Kong in 1976. But the history of dragon boats in competition reaches as far back as the same era as the original games of Olympia in ancient Greece.

No experience necessary and everyone is welcome! If we have enough interest, we will try to get together a team to race at the San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival races held each September on Treasure Island.

RSVP REQUIRED: April 17th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by April 17th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after April 17th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

NPR's "Says You!" - Live Taping & VIP Dartmouth Reception

Date: Sunday, April 22nd
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Place: Kanbar Hall
3200 California Street, San Francisco
Cost: $35 for Child under 14 years, $45 for Member, $65 for Non-Member, $40 for Young Alum Member (Includes VIP Dartmouth reception and hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar available.)

Join the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley and Dartmouth Alumni in Entertainment and Media at two LIVE tapings of NPR's "Says You!" - the game of words and whimsy, bluff and bluster. Host Richard Sher and hilarious panelists Barry Nolan, Francine Achbar, Tony Kahn, Carolyn Faye Fox, Arnie Reisman, Paula Lyons, and Philip Salkind are fast on their feet and smart on their tongues. They keep everyone guessing whether the ludicrous-sounding definitions are real or simply calculated to fool everyone!

In addition to the tapings, alumni and guests will meet in the "Green Room" for a private, Dartmouth VIP reception before the first taping and between shows.

If that weren't enough, two lucky youngsters of a Dartmouth alumni will be featured as part of the "Says You!" broadcast as official scorekeepers! Also, help us stump the "Says You!" panel with your Dartmouth questions and categories. Send us your best word, question, puzzle, or category, so long it is Dartmouth related. How many other shows give you the opportunity to amaze your friends and be acknowledged on a national broadcast? Questions/Words/Puzzles can be sent to James von Rittmann '95 at president@daasv.org.

Seating is limited to the first 50 tickets purchased, and this event is sure to sell out very quickly. Order tickets today!

RSVP REQUIRED: April 16th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by April 16th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after April 16th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Scotch Tasting Master Class I

Date: Tuesday, April 24th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Place: University Club
800 Powell Street, San Francisco
Cost: $25 for Member, $45 for Non-Member, $20 for Young Alum Member (Includes scotch tastings and hors d'oeuvres.)

The Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley invites you to join us for a unique Master Class event: the perfect way to deepen your enjoyment of Glenfiddich, the world's most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whiskies.

The Glenfiddich Distillery was founded in 1886 by William Grant in Dufftown, Scotland, in the valley of the River Fiddich. Glenfiddich means “valley of the deer” in Gaelic, hence the presence of a deer symbol on Glenfiddich bottles. William Grant & Sons has remains an independent, family-owned Scottish company.

Together we'll uncork several of the older and rarer expressions, such as Glenfiddich 12 Years Old, Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15 Years Old, Glenfiddich 18 Years Old, Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 Years Old, and Glenfiddich 30 Years Old.

In addition, you’ll be provided with the opportunity to share and expand your knowledge of the quality and time-honored processes that make Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky a superior choice. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided, as well as a chance to ask the Distillery Ambassador, Mitch Bechard, in-depth questions.

The DAASV Board of Directors extends its deepest appreciation to William Grant & Sons for its continued and generous support of the Dartmouth community in Silicon Valley. Thank you!

RSVP REQUIRED: April 16th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by April 16th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs and payments received after April 16th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Scotch Tasting Master Class II

Date: Wednesday, April 25th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $25 for Member, $45 for Non-Member, $20 for Young Alum Member (Includes scotch tastings and hors d'oeuvres.)

RSVP REQUIRED: April 17th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by April 17th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs and payments received after April 17th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Docent Lead Tour of Allied Arts Guild

Date: Saturday, April 28th
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Place: Allied Arts Guild
75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park
Cost: $10 for Member, $25 for Non-Member, $5 for Young Alum Member

Join Dartmouth alumni and guests for a private docent-lead tour of one of the Peninsula’s artistic treasurers. The Allied Arts Guild, located in Menlo Park, stands on part of what was once a vast 35,250 acre land grant dating back to the late 18th century. The King of Spain ceded the property to Don Jose Arguello, commander of the Presidio of San Francisco. It was called Rancho de las Pulgas, literally "Ranch of the Fleas".

In 1929, wealthy art lovers Delight and Garfield Merner bought 3.5 acres of the land located at the edge of Menlo Park. Working closely with architect Gardner Dailey and artist Pedro de Lemos, they began to realize their dream of creating an arts guild in California. The Merners' goals were to provide a workplace for artists; to encourage the crafting of handsome objects for everyday use; and to support all peasant or folk art, especially that of early California.

The Guild's iron and wood shops were the first in operation because they were needed in the construction of the rest of the complex. The original barn and sheds on the grounds were preserved, and the main building was constructed on the framework of the old farmhouse. New buildings of Spanish Colonial design were added. Ansel Adams was the Guild's photographer of record and took the first interior and exterior photographs shortly after the buildings were completed.

The gardens were inspired by the gardens the Merner’s had visited in Spain and were named in the Spanish manner: The Court of Abundance, at the entrance to the main building; The Garden of Delight, or Blue Garden; and Cervantes Court, the inner courtyard featuring a mural of Cervantes dedicating "Don Quixote" to his patron, Count de Lemos.

RSVP REQUIRED: February 21st

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by April 21st. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after April 21st are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Private Tour of "The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk"

Date: Sunday, April 29th
Time: 8:45am - 10:15am
Place: de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco
Cost: $30 for Member, $50 for Non-Member, $25 for Young Alum Member

Join fellow alumni and guests on an intimate tour — before the museum opens to the public — of the exhibit, The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, followed by breakfast in the café afterward.

Dubbed fashion’s enfant terrible, Jean Paul Gaultier launched his first prêt-à-porter collection in 1976 and founded his own couture house in 1997. Emerging as a designer in the 1980s, he developed his own dress codes that reflected the changing world around him. The openly gay Gaultier uses his designs to tackle gender and transgender issues through androgynous, gender-bending styles, meanwhile delving even further into some of the darker areas of the sexual revolution. Always provocative, he addresses issues of multiculturalism by bringing ethnic diversity to the Paris runway. Despite the gritty and sometimes controversial context of his collections, the clothes remain beautiful, superbly crafted with the finest dressmaking and detailing skills.

This dynamic, multimedia exhibition will include 120 haute couture and prêt-à-porter designs created between the early 1970s and 2010, along with numerous sketches, archival documents, fashion photographs, and video clips that spotlight Gaultier’s collaborations with filmmakers, choreographers, and musicians, most notably Madonna. For this presentation, Gaultier partnered with the Montreal-based theater company Ubu Compagnie de Création in the design of 30 animated mannequins who talk and sing in playful and poetic vignettes.

RSVP REQUIRED: April 20th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by April 20th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs and payments received after April 20th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

DAASV Events Committee Meeting

Date: Thursday, May 3rd
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $20 for Member (Includes drinks and dinner.)

RSVP REQUIRED: May 1st

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by May 1st. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

"Social Changes in China" with John Logan, PhD

Date: Thursday, May 3rd
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Place: University Club
800 Powell Street, San Francisco
Cost: $25 for Member, $40 for Non-Member, $20 for Young Alum Member (Includes light hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar will be available.)

The Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley and Brown Alumni Association of Northern California are pleased to welcome Sociology Professor John R. Logan to the Bay Area for a fascinating lecture to our alumni audiences.

Since the early 1990s, Dr Logan has studied social change in China, focusing on how individuals, families, and communities have been affected by the transformation from socialism to a mixed political economic system. In 1999, with eventual support from the Andrew Mellon Foundation, he organized the Urban China Research Network to stimulate more collaborative research across disciplines and strengthen ties among scholars in this area. His most recent work is based on a collaboration with sociologists at the Chinese Academy of Social Science.

Schedule
6:00pm: Reception with light hors d’oeuvres
6:30pm: Program followed by Q&A

John R. Logan is Professor of Sociology and Director of the S4 initiative. He came to Brown University in Fall 2004, after 24 years at the University at Albany, where he served as Chair of the Department of Sociology, Director of the Lewis Mumford Center, and Director of the Center for Social and Demographic Analysis. Dr. Logan is co-author, along with Harvey Molotch, of Urban Fortunes: The Political Economy of Place. His most recent edited book, Urban China in Transition, was published by Blackwell in 2007. Dr. Logan received his undergraduate degree and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley.

RSVP REQUIRED: April 27th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by April 27th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after April 27th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Hiking "The Tank"

Date: Saturday, May 5th
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Place: Cole Hardware
956 Cole Street, San Francisco
Cost: Free for Member, $15 for Non-Member

You don't need to leave the city to take a hike up to stellar views. While most people make tracks to Twin Peaks for a classic hilltop vista, less than a mile north is tiny, yet mighty, Tank Hill. Driving right to its base is an option, but it's more fun to include it as part of a 2-mile (round-trip) urban hike that puts the trot back into the turkey. Starting from Cole Hardware in Cole Valley, walk south along Cole Street. Make a right on Parnassus Avenue and a left on Shrader Street. (To add an extra half-mile to the trip, check out Farnsworth Stairs, which lead up to more quintessential views of the city. Directions below.) Shrader's steep but manageable incline leads all the way to Tank Hill. The final section is on a dirt path with wood stairs. Standing at the rocky outcropping's apex, the scenery thrills visitors and locals alike: Mount Tam and the Golden Gate beam to the north, San Francisco and its parks glint below, and a gleaming Mount Diablo struts its massive profile to the east. On a clear day, Bolinas and Stinson beaches can be seen on the horizon. It’s a feast for the eyes!

Directions
Begin at Cole Hardware. Head south on Cole, turning right on Parnassus. To check out the Farnsworth Stairs, continue on Parnassus for 4 blocks and make a left on Willard. The Farnsworth Stairs will be on your right after about 100 feet. Return back to Parnassus. To get to Tank Hill from Parnassus, head south on Shrader St. all the way. It joins Belgrave Ave. and dead ends at Tank Hill. Descend Tank Hill on the south side heading toward Sutro Tower. Walk down the stairs, which takes you to Twin Peaks Blvd., and turn left. This intersects with Clayton where you continue until Ashbury St. where you veer right. Walk down Ashbury for a few blocks to Frederick where you turn left to reach the starting point. Reach this hike via bus #37 or #43. Dog-friendly!

RSVP REQUIRED: May 1st

Dartmouth Bike Ride in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley

Date: Sunday, May 6th
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Place: Lake Sonoma Recreational Parking Lot
3246 Skaggs Springs Road, Geyserville
Cost: Free for Member, $20 for Non-Member (Additional charges may apply for parking, lunch, and wine tastings.)

Join Dartmouth alumni on a scenic, 26-mile, round-trip ride through Sonoma’s beautiful Alexander Valley. This ride will feature a few rests — at local wineries (for research purposes, of course).

We begin at the Lake Sonoma Recreational Parking Lot, and from there head southeast. The first segment takes us along Dry Creek Road to Ferrari-Carano Winery, J. Pedroncelli Winery, and Geyser Peak Winery. From there, we head south along Redwood Highway to the Francis Ford Coppola Winery, and Simi Winery. Soon, we head northwest along Dry Creek Road to the Dry Creek General Store to buy lunch, then to Dry Creek Vineyard for a picnic al fresco. Following lunch, we’ll head along West Dry Creek Road to Bella Vineyards Wine & Cave before returning to Lake Sonoma.

RSVP REQUIRED: May 1st

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by May 1st. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after May 1st are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Entrepreneur Speaker Series and Business/Idea Pitch II Featuring Jeff Yasuda '94

Date: Tuesday, May 8th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Place: University Club
800 Powell Street, San Francisco
Cost: $25 for Member, $40 for Non-Member, $20 for Young Alum Member (Includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar available.)

Join the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley and Dartmouth Alumni in Entertainment and Media (along with co-hosts, the Brown Alumni Association of Northern California and the Columbia Business School Alumni of the Bay Area) for an evening with a Jeff Yasuda D'94.

Before becoming a serial entrepreneur (see Blip.fm), Jeff was the Managing Director and CFO of Redwood Ventures, where he held board directorships and managed investments in their technology portfolio. Previously, Jeff worked in investment banking and strategic consulting at tier one New York firms, where he was involved with numerous tech IPOs, mergers, and acquisitions. Jeff is also a co-founding Director of Little Kids Rock, a non-profit established to teach music to children in public schools and considers himself to be a bona fide hack guitarist - skills he puts to work in his San Francisco band. He earned a BA from Dartmouth College, an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and is a CPA.

We are also taking submissions for three business/idea pitches. If you are interested in presenting your business pitch, and obtaining audience feedback, email president@daasv.org for details.

This lecture will be a wonderful opportunity to meet aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs, network with potential collaborators, investors, bankers, and attorneys. Following the event, Dartmouth alumni are welcome to remain at the University Club's bar to continue networking.

Schedule
6:30pm: Networking 7:00pm: Jeff Yasuda's Presentation
7:30pm: Q&A
7:45pm: Business Pitch & Audience feedback

RSVP REQUIRED: May 2nd

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by May 2nd. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after May 2nd are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Polo Tournament & Tailgate: Dartmouth vs Stanford

Date: Saturday, May 12th
Time: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Place: Menlo Circus Club
190 Park Lane, Atherton
Cost: $10 for Child under 14 years, $15 for Member, $35 for Non-Member (Includes light hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar will be available.)

Bring your family and friends to watch an afternoon of fast and fun polo as Dartmouth faces off against Stanford in the 4th Annual Inter-Collegiate Polo Tournament at the beautiful Menlo Circus Club in Atherton. Come cheer for Dartmouth, reunite with former classmates, and relax on the shady sidelines of the field. Tailgating is strongly encouraged, so bring a picnic and look for the Dartmouth tent!

Back by overwhelming demand, noted equestrian and equine vet, Ashley McCaughan DVM '04 of Valley Animal Hospital, will be on hand to provide an introductory “Polo 101” talk for those new to the sport. Step out onto the field at halftime for the traditional “divot stomp”, and afterwards take the opportunity to meet the players and their horses.

RSVP REQUIRED: May 8th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by May 8th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after May 8th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Meeting of the DAASV Board of Directors

Date: Tuesday, May 15th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $20 for Member (Includes drinks and dinner.)

RSVP REQUIRED: May 11th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by May 11th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

Silicon Valley Open Studios: Local Artist Showcase

Date: Sunday, May 20th
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Place: Silicon Valley Open Studios
275-B Linden Street, Redwood City
Cost: Free for Everyone

Spread the word! Experience local artists as they showcase their very best. There will be myriad artists at Silicon Valley Open Studios in the Linden Street Warehouse. On display will be paintings, monotypes, collages, glass, sculpture, jewelry and fabric design.

Pay special attention to Dartmouth’s own JEFF BROWN MD ’66! His website can be found at www.jeffcontemporaryoils.com.

RSVP REQUIRED: May 13th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by May 13th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too.

Sea Kayaking the Elkhorn Slough Estuary Reserve

Date: Sunday, May 27th
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Place: Monterey Bay Kayaks
2390 Hwy 1, Moss Landing
Cost: $40 for Child under 14 years, $55 for Member, $75 for Non-Member, $50 for Young Alum Member (Includes sit-on-top double or triple kayaks, wetsuits or paddling jackets and pants, lifejackets, and all kayak gear.)

Join Dartmouth alumni and guests as we experience nature while paddling with a guide/naturalist among the sea otters, harbors seals, sea lions, and numerous shorebirds. The Elkhorn Slough National Estuary Reserve is California's second largest marine wetland, and one of only twenty such areas in the nation, and we will be in the heart of it.

This expansive tidal wetland is an important habitat for sea otters, harbor seals, and over 250 resident and migratory bird species. May is bird migration and pupping season for otters and seals. In addition, seven currently endangered species make their homes here, making Elkhorn Slough a "must see" for naturalists. Birdwatchers will especially enjoy trips during the spring migrations, when thousands of birds — specifically pelicans, hawks, kites, and harriers — descend upon the Slough, creating grand, colorful displays of aerial acrobatics.

We’ll launch in Moss Landing, at the mouth of the protected North Harbor of Elkhorn Slough. From there, a quick paddle east under the Highway One bridge (not into the ocean) will takes our group into Elkhorn Slough's main channel. Most of the marine mammals can be found within the first 2 miles of the slough, but we can explore the entire 6 miles (more or less depending on the tide) from the ocean to Hudson's Landing.

Especially recommended for families with younger children ages 5 and up.

RSVP REQUIRED: May 20th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by May 20th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after May 20th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Track Cycling At San Jose Velodrome

Date: Friday, June 1st
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Place: San Jose Velodrome
995 Hellyer Avenue, San Jose
Cost: $35 for Child under 14 years, $50 for Member, $75 for Non-Member, $40 for Young Alum Member

Gentlemen, start your engines! Well, get your legs moving, that is. Track bicycling is a lot like NASCAR, only the vehicle of transport is a single-speed bike with no brakes.

Sound dicey? It isn't—not under the good instruction found at San Jose's Hellyer Park Velodrome. At the Saturday morning beginner sessions, Dartmouth alumni and their guests will get a "crash course" on how to speed around the 23-degree embanked track known as a velodrome. First, the instructor will teach you to follow two completely counter-intuitive mantras: relax and keep pedaling, even if you have no brakes (the pedals don't coast; they're always moving forward with the bike). Then it's on to some pace line drills, rolling around the curves of the track. Relax and keep pedaling: Once you do catch the riding rhythm, the good times really start rolling. You'll be hanging on "the rail" in no time. Wheelies not recommended.

Don't have the right wheels? Not to worry. Hellyer Park Velodrome rents out quality track bikes (Specialized Langster) for $5.

RSVP REQUIRED: March 19th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by March 19th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after March 19th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Whale Watching Trip with Marine Biologist Nancy Black

Date: Sunday, June 3rd
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Place: Fisherman’s Wharf
84 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey
Cost: $25 for Child under 14 years, $35 for Member, $50 for Non-Member, $30 for Young Alum Member

Join Dartmouth alumni, families, and friends for an exclusive and educational alumni outing in search of some of the world’s largest mammals and sea creatures.

Humpback Whales and Blue Whales migrate to central California waters each year to feed during summer and fall. Monterey Bay is a prime feeding location for these whales. Monterey Bay is the best place in the nation to observe a variety of marine mammals and seabirds. Whales often shift feeding locations throughout the season and 3 hour trips allow ample time to locate and observe them. On average, 3-7 species of whales/dolphins are sighted per trip. The whales often concentrate in a variety of locations within the Bay depending on movements and abundance of the their primary prey — anchovies and krill.

Killer Whales, Minke Whales, and Fin Whales are occasionally sighted during the summer months as well. Pacific White-Sided Dolphins, Risso's Dolphins, Northern Right Whale Dolphins, and Common Dolphins occur in Monterey Bay year round. These dolphins are frequently sighted in pods ranging in size from 100 to over 2,000. Bottlenose dolphins, Dall's Porpoise, and Harbor Porpoise are also present year round. Sea Otters, California Sea Lions, and Harbor Seals are seen on all trips, and Northern Fur Seals and Elephant Seals are also often seen.

Marine biologist, Nancy Black will be our educator. She has a Master's of Marine Science degree from Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, has worked with whales and dolphins in the region for over 10 years, and has become an expert in the biology of killer whales off the California coast. She is currently involved in several research and education programs, including primary investigator for the Oceanic Society's whale and dolphin research program in Monterey Bay. She works on aerial surveys for marine mammals off California with Cascadia Research, assists with field research on Alaskan killer whales with the National Marine Mammal Lab, with co-researchers has compiled a catalog of individual killer whales for California and Mexico for the National Marine Fisheries Service, and is currently photo-identifying killer whales and documenting their behavior in Monterey Bay.

Note: Due to space constraints, this event is limited to 45 attendees. To ensure space, please register early.

RSVP REQUIRED: May 25th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by May 25th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after May 25th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Private Tour of "The Cult of Beauty: The Victorian Avant-Garde, 1860–1900"

Date: Sunday, June 10th
Time: 8:45am - 10:15am
Place: Legion of Honor
100 34th Avenue, San Francisco
Cost: $30 for Member, $50 for Non-Member, $25 for Young Alum Member

Join fellow Dartmouth alumni and guests on an intimate private tour — before the museum opens — of the exhibit, The Cult of Beauty: The Victorian Avant-Garde, 1860–1900 followed by breakfast in the café afterward.

The Cult of Beauty: The Victorian Avant-Garde, 1860–1900 is the first major exhibition to explore the unconventional creativity of the British Aesthetic Movement, tracing the evolution of this movement from a small circle of progressive artists and poets, through the achievements of innovative painters and architects, to its broad impact on fashion and the middle-class home. The superb artworks on view encompass the manifold forms of Victorian material culture: the traditional high art of painting, fashionable trends in architecture and interior decoration, handmade and manufactured furnishings for the “artistic” home, art photography and the new modes of dress.

The Cult of Beauty showcases the entirety of the Aesthetic Movement’s output, celebrating the startling beauty and variety of creations by masters as diverse as artists Dante Gabriel Rossetti, James McNeill Whistler, and Edward Burne-Jones and designers E.W. Godwin, William Morris and Christopher Dresser. The Legion of Honor is the only U.S. venue on the world tour that includes the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.

RSVP REQUIRED: June 1st

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by June 1st. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs and payments received after June 1st are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

TheatreWorks "Wheelhouse" - A Rockin' Road Musical from GrooveLily

Date: Sunday, June 10th
Time: 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Place: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
500 Castro Street, Mountain View
Cost: $40 for Member (Includes pre-show reception and discussion with artists, plus ticket to performance.)

World Premiere
In a comically touching ode to the road, a traveling rock band cuts back on expenses, hitting the highway in a well-worn Winnebago. When their plan backfires with a bang, it threatens the sweet harmonies that hold them together. The pop-rock trio GrooveLily, creators of the popular TheatreWorks/Off-Broadway hit Striking 12, star in this irresistible autobiographical musical about traveling tunesmiths in desperate need of a tune-up.

RSVP REQUIRED: To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by June 1st to Adam Samuels ’79 at expertadvice@sbcglobal.net. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

Strike and Pose: Dartmouth Bocce Ball

Date: Wednesday, June 13th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Place: Campo di Bocce
565 University Avenue, Los Gatos
Cost: Free for Member (Refreshments and light food will be provided.)

With a rich history spanning more than 5,000 years, from Egyptians, Romans, Greeks and virtually every civilized society since, bocce has been played worldwide for centuries. And now, you can discover why.

Bocce is a game that has withstood the test of time because it offers everything a Dartmouth alum may need: activity mixed with strategy, wine, easy to acquire knowledge and skills, more wine, and formats that provide a great forum for healthy competition while drinking wine.

Join fellow alumni and guests for another fantastic event coordinated by the DAASV. Our bocce ball tournament is the signature event of the summer. The event is comprised teams competing against each other in a single elimination format. Have no fear, we think 99% of our players have little or no experience. It's quite easy to learn and play. Come out and join us no matter what level you are. If you don't have a partner, we'll pair you up. Additionally, we will have a complete explanation of rules 10 minutes before the tournament starts.

RSVP REQUIRED: June 6th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by June 6th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after June 6th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Dartmouth (and Ivy) Sailing Day at Olympic Circle Sailing!

Date: Sunday, June 17th
Time: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Place: Olympic Circle Sailing Club
One Spinnaker Way, Berkeley
Cost: $10 for Child under 14 years, $20 for Member, $35 for Non-Member, $15 for Young Alum Member (Sailing is an additional $20 per person.)

The 34th America's Cup is coming to the Bay Area. Yet less than 12% of us have actually been sailing on the Bay. As future Cup hosts, we owe it to ourselves to have at least minimal knowledge and experience about this exciting extreme pastime as well as our local environs. Whether you're a novice, or have actually spent time 3 sheets to the wind at sea, there's lots to learn and enjoy.

Join fellow Dartmouth alumni of all ages, and their families, for a "Day on the Bay" which will have something for everyone - a lecture, BBQ, sailing, kite flying, volleyball, and even a jumpy house for the kids (and inspired alumni).

Kick back with an entertaining and educational lecture by OCSC founder and president, Anthony Sandberg '71 on "Secrets of the San Francisco Bay", where answers to some of the following will be revealed:

• What's the average depth of the Bay? (The answer may shock you)
• Did Capt. Morgan officially serve in any Navy?
• Does anyone remember the Salty Dog Rag?
• What's the difference between "yar" and "yawl" and "ya'll"?
• Why did the Army Corp of Engineer's proposed filling in the Bay in the 1950's?
• If someone yells "Jibe Ho" at my wife, should I take offense?

Sailing
Attendees interested in some sailing time will be pleased to know that time on the water is available. Skippered, 6-person boats will be made available for $20 per person per hour. (Boats must be reserved in advance.)

This picnic is for parents, couples, families, and all alumni of Dartmouth College. The event will be co-hosted and attended by other Ivy alumni organizations as well.

The DAASV Board of Directors extends its deepest appreciation to Anthony Sandberg '71 and OCSC for their continued and generous support of the Dartmouth community in Silicon Valley. Thank you!

RSVP REQUIRED: June 11th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by Monday, June 11th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is 14 years old or less, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after Monday, June 11th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Dartmouth Thrill Ride: A Birdseye View Of The Redwoods

Date: Sunday, June 24th
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Place: Sonoma Canopy Tours
6250 Bohemian Highway, Occidental
Cost: $70 for Child under 14 years, $90 for Member, $125 for Non-Member, $75 for Young Alum Member (Includes gear, harness, and rentals.)

Were you one of the…um, daring…souls who scaled the smokestack of Dartmouth’s heating plant? How about the flyspace arches of the Moore Theatre at the Hop? Perhaps Bartlett Tower or the Lone Pine? Well, if a high-flying adventure is your thing, but the thrill of getting caught is not, we have an alumni event for you: a zipline through redwood and Douglas fir tree-tops in Sonoma.

You won’t believe how high-pitched your excitement can get as you zip through California’s giants. There’s no need to risk a run in with Campus Po for a thrill, because we’ve found the popular eco-tourism adventure in wine country.

Gear up with a specially designed 2-piece harness and garner some confidence with a first zip that’s like a bunny hill. Then get ready to add some “zip” to your zipping. Over the course of two hours, you’ll whiz and whoop across seven zip-lines—one as long as long as 800 feet (that’s 30 seconds of “&#^4%@”!) Standing on a tiny platform 100 feet up, swaying with the movement of the tree, is almost as much of a rush as flying through the forest like Tarzan. But the excitement doesn’t stop with the zipping: you’ll also corkscrew up a redwood tree via a spiral staircase and cross wooden suspension bridges. Remember: what goes up must come down. And the only way down is an 80-foot rappel to the forest floor.

Post-zip, we’ll stop for a wine tasting at nearby Freestone Vineyards, and take a seat on their outdoor patio and enjoy pours of their biodynamic pinots and chardonnays.

Note: Must be 10 years or older to participate in this event.

RSVP REQUIRED: June 15th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by June 15th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs and payments received after June 15th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

DAASV Events Committee Meeting

Date: Thursday, July 5th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $20 for Member (Includes drinks and dinner.)

RSVP REQUIRED: July 2nd

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by July 2nd. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

Heath Ceramics Factory Tour

Date: Saturday, July 14th
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Place: Heath Ceramics
400 Gate Five Road, Sausalito
Cost: $15 for Member, $30 for Non-Member, $10 for Young Alum Member

The Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley is hosting a special tour at the Heath Ceramics Factory in Sausalito. Heath Ceramics is a manufacturer of artisan pottery including tableware, bowls, tile, mugs, and vases. The company is particularly known for its distinctive glazes and handcrafted stoneware.

Heath Ceramics is one of the few remaining mid-century American potteries still in existence today, producing original handcrafted tableware and architectural tile since 1948. On the private tour, Dartmouth alumni and guests will learn about the entire pottery production process, from clay-making to firing. This intimate experience will provide opportunity for discussion and interaction with tile design and installation experts.

RSVP REQUIRED: July 6th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by July 6th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after July 6th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Meeting of the DAASV Board of Directors

Date: Tuesday, July 17th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $20 for Member (Includes drinks and dinner.)

RSVP REQUIRED: July 13th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by July 13th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

Entrepreneur Speaker Series and Business/Idea Pitch III

Date: Tuesday, August 7th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Place: University Club
800 Powell Street, San Francisco
Cost: $25 for Member, $40 for Non-Member, $20 for Young Alum Member (Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar available.)

Join the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley (along with co-hosts, the Brown Alumni Association of Northern California and the Columbia Business School Alumni of the Bay Area) for an evening with an alumni entrepreneur.

We are also taking submissions for three business/idea pitches. If you are interested in presenting your elevator pitch, and obtaining audience feedback, email president@daasv.org for details.

This lecture will be a wonderful opportunity to meet aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs, network with potential collaborators, investors, bankers, and attorneys. Following the event, Dartmouth alumni are welcome to remain at the University Club's bar to continue networking.

Schedule
6:30pm:    Networking
7:00pm:    Presentation
7:30pm:    Q&A
7:45pm:    Business Pitch & Audience feedback

RSVP REQUIRED: August 2nd

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by August 2nd. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after August 2nd are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Dartmouth Canoe Trip down California’s Russian River

Date: Sunday, August 12th
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Place: Burke's Canoe Trips
8600 River Road, Forestville
Cost: $5 for Member, $25 for Non-Member (Includes canoes, paddles, life jackets, and return shuttle service.)

The DAASV invites you to spend a day (or more) canoeing down California’s famous Russian River. Beginning in Forestville and ending in Guerneville, we’ll experience a ten-mile (downstream), self-guided canoe trip through the Redwoods, mountains, and sunny beaches, where we can picnic, swim, sunbathe at beaches along this magnificent stretch of the historic Russian River. The wildlife — otters, Great Blue Herons, ospreys, turtles, egrets, and more — on the river is spectacular. Canoeing the Russian River is a wonderful summertime tradition that can easily be done in 4 hours of canoeing time; however, most people picnic, swim, or sunbathe and are usual out for 4 to 5 hours. Riverside camping is also available. A return shuttle service will be included.

RSVP REQUIRED: August 5th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by August 5th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after August 5th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Perseids Meteor Shower: Private Lecture and Viewing

Date: Monday, August 13th
Time: 9:30pm - 11:30pm
Place: Foothill Observatory
12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills
Cost: $5 for Child under 14 years, $15 for Member, $30 for Non-Member, $10 for Young Alum Member

Join Dartmouth alumni, families, and guests at the Foothill Observatory for an exclusive, educational lecture about the Perseids Meteor Shower. Ample viewing time with the 16-inch computer-controlled Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector and a new hydrogen-alpha solar telescope will also be included, and we’re throwing in some hot chocolate (with marshmallow moons) for good measure.

The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on August 13 & 14, but you may be able to see some meteors any time from July 23 - August 22. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Perseus. The near last quarter moon will be hanging around for the show, and won’t be too much of a problem for a shower with up to 60 meteors per hour. We’ve found a location far from city lights and will be looking to the northeast.

RSVP REQUIRED: August 7th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by August 7th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after August 7th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Private Roastery Tour and Cupping at Blue Bottle Coffee

Date: Sunday, August 26th
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Place: Blue Bottle Roastery
300 Webster Street, Oakland
Cost: $20 for Member, $35 for Non-Member, $15 for Young Alum Member

Join DAASV members and guests for a behind the scenes tour of Blue Bottle’s roastery facility as well as a sampling of single origin beans.

In 2002, Blue Bottle founder James Freeman left his previous occupation as a freelance clarinet player to indulge his passion for fresh coffee. He began selling beans to fellow coffee fanatics, restaurants and, eventually, at farmers' markets, a kiosk, and a café. Blue Bottle beans are roasted in small, 20-pound batches. During the roasting process, natural fats, proteins, acids and other compounds break down as sugars caramelize under the intense heat, upwards of 500 °F. After the various varieties of beans are roasted (each to their own temperature and time) and cooled, they are mixed (for blends) and bagged within 4 hours. Blue Bottle never sells beans more than 48 hours after they are roasted, an unheard-of standard for freshness.

Our private tour will include a presentation about the history of the Blue Bottle Coffee Company, followed by baristas giving us a cupping of six single origin coffee beans from around the world. Each attendee will leave with a bag of coffee beans.

RSVP REQUIRED: August 18th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by August 18th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after August 18th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

DAASV Overnight Adventure aboard Historic Submarine USS Pampanito

Date: Saturday, September 1st - Sunday, September 2nd
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00am
Place: Maritime National Historical Park
Pier 45, San Francisco
Cost: $40 for Child under 14 years, $55 for Member, $80 for Non-Member, $45 for Young Alum Member

Behold an overnight Dartmouth experience aboard the USS Pampanito (SS-383), a World War II Balao-class fleet submarine museum and memorial at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf.

USS Pampanito made six patrols in the Pacific during World War II during which she sank six Japanese ships and damaged four others. Operated by the Maritime Park Association, Pampanito hosts approximately 110,000 visitors a year and is one of the most popular historic vessels in the country. Pampanito is a National Historic Landmark, and is the site for the DAASV’s next Overnight Adventure!

While on board, you will have both a private tour and personalized instruction by staff on the history and operation of submarines. A television monitor and DVD are available for viewing videos from the selection of feature submarine films while on board. During the course of your visit, each attendee will complete a submarine qualification worksheet and earn a special certificate from the USS Pampanito commemorating your overnight stay.

Itinerary
19:00    Arrival and parking instructions.
20:00    Tour of pier’s exhibits.
20:30    Rules of conduct, audio tour of submarine, pierside activities.
21:00    Mandatory fire drill.
21:30    Conning tower tour.
22:00    Load gear.
24:00    Lights out (and first shift of night watch).
7:00    Reveille, dress.
8:00    Colors.
8:15    Clean up, pack gear off the boat, take group photograph.
9:00    Program concludes.

NOTE: Due to Maritime National Historical Park regulations, this event is limited to 48 attendees, so register early! Alcohol is not allowed on the USS Pampanito. Must be 5 years or older to participate. All attendees must be current DAASV members.

RSVP REQUIRED: August 20th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by August 20th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after August 20th are welcome, but must pay a $10 Administration Fee. So, please register early!

DAASV Events Committee Meeting

Date: Thursday, September 6th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $20 for Member (Includes drinks and dinner.)

RSVP REQUIRED: September 3rd

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by September 3rd. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

Something Fishy This Way Comes: Private Intro Fly Fishing Lessons for Dartmouth Alumni

Date: Saturday, September 15th
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Place: Golden Gate Angling & Casting Lodge
1270 John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco
Cost: $70 for Child under 14 years, $90 for Member, $125 for Non-Member, $75 for Young Alum Member (Includes continental breakfast.)

In my family, there was no clear division between religion and fly fishing.
— Norman Maclean '24

Fly Fishing is a highly skilled method of casting line, rather than a lure or bait. Other casting methods rely on a lure’s weight to pull the line from the reel during the forward motion of a cast. By design, a fly is too light to be cast, and thus simply follows the unfurling of a properly cast fly line, which is heavier and tapered and therefore more castable than lines used in other types of fishing.

Whether you’re intrigued by the physics of fly casting (described by the transfer of impulse) or the romance of the experience (recalling A River Runs Through It by Dartmouth’s own Norman Maclean ‘24), the DAASV has arranged for our membership to participate in a unique outdoor experience, in a picturesque setting, right in our own backyard.

Join fellow alumni and friends at what promises to be a wonderful morning, as instructors give us the benefit of their expertise. All needed equipment will be provided. Those wanting to watch, take pictures, picnic, or cheer on friends or loved ones are more than welcome.

RSVP REQUIRED: September 7th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by September 7th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs after September 7th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee.

Clambake & Beach Volleyball for Dartmouth Alumni and Families

Date: Sunday, September 16th
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Place: Pajaro Dunes Resort
101 Shell Road, Pajaro Dunes
Cost: $30 for Child under 14 years, $50 for Member, $75 for Non-Member, $40 for Young Alum Member (Includes food, beverages, and games. Lobsters extra.)

Join members, and soon-to-be members, of all Bay Area Dartmouth alumni clubs for a traditional New England style clambake and some beach volleyball. Enjoy a lovely day on the beach, and appreciate one of the loveliest views the Bay Area has to offer. Games, food, beverages included. Some of the activities in the works include: kite flying, volleyball, and a "History of Santa Cruz" lecture by a local historian.

RSVP REQUIRED: September 9th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by September 9th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after September 9th are welcome, but must pay a $10 Administration Fee. So, please register early!

Meeting of the DAASV Board of Directors

Date: Tuesday, September 18th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $20 for Member (Includes drinks and dinner.)

RSVP REQUIRED: September 14th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by September 14th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

Fall Fun Family Festival & Pumpkin Carving Contest

Date: Sunday, September 30th
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Place: Arata Pumpkin Farm
185 Verde Road, Half Moon Bay
Cost: $15 for Child under 14 years, $25 for Member, $40 for Non-Member, $20 for Young Alum Member

Join DAASV members, families (especially kids), and friends for a wonderful afternoon welcoming in the fall season at Arata Pumpkin Farm — the oldest working pumpkin farm in San Mateo County. Pumpkins have been a way of life there since 1932.

Dartmouth alumni and their families will compete in a pumpkin carving contest. Simply find a pumpkin, bring your favorite carving tools and all your creative juices, and then get to work. Winning pumpkins will be prominently displayed and featured in our photo gallery. Following the pumpkin carving, attendees will be given a tour of the zoo and the animals (many of whom enjoy eating pumpkin scraps). Perhaps the labyrinth hay maze or haunted barn or an alumni hay ride are more your speed. This promises to be a wonderful event for alumni (and future alumni) of all ages.

RSVP REQUIRED: September 24th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by September 24th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after September 24th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Dartmouth Bike Ride in Napa Valley

Date: Sunday, October 7th
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Place: Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
St. Helena Highway, St. Helena
Cost: Free for Member, $45 for Member, $20 for Non-Member, $65 for Non-Member

Join Dartmouth alumni on a scenic, 24-mile, round-trip ride through St. Helena and beautiful Napa Valley. This ride will feature a few rests — at local wineries (for research purposes, of course).

We begin at the Bothe-Napa Valley State Park parking lot, and from there head northwest. The first segment takes us along St Helena Hwy to Summers Winery and Chateau Montelena Winery. From there, we head southeast along Lake County Highway to Zahtila Vineyards and then Dutch Henry Winery. Soon, we continue southeast along the Silverado Trail to St. Helena where buy lunch, then northwest toward the Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America for a picnic al fresco. Following lunch, we’ll head northwest along the St. Helena Hwy to Charles Krug Winery before returning to Bothe-Napa Valley State Park.

RSVP REQUIRED: October 1st

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by October 1st. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after October 1st are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Oktoberfest Mt. Tam Hike (to Bavarian Beer Garden — Shhh!)

Date: Saturday, October 20th
Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Place: Tourist Club
30 Ridge Avenue, Mill Valley
Cost: Free for Member, $15 for Non-Member (Bring your own lunch, and cash for beer.)

It’s been said, "The first rule of Tourist Club is you don't talk about Tourist Club". Who said it exactly is also a mystery.

While the location of this 90-year-old Alpine-style lodge in Mount Tamalpais State Park isn't a total secret, the club can be very hard to find (unless you’re with a Dartmouth alum), but it’s well worth it. Did we mention Oktoberfest, and the beers? (Note: “beers” is plural!)

There’s a catch — sweat. It's a 20-minute hike to the lodge on one of its many trails. One starts at the end of Ridge Avenue in Mill Valley — that's all we're saying. Remember Rule #1. Come for the beer, and stay for the view.

Must be over 21 years of age to attend. Sorry, no dogs.

RSVP REQUIRED: October 15th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by October 15th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after October 15th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Dartmouth (vs Harvard) Homecoming Football Game and Breakfast

Date: Saturday, October 27th
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $15 for Child under 14 years, $30 for Member, $50 for Non-Member, $20 for Young Alum Member (Includes breakfast buffet. Cash bar will be available.)

There’s a cool chill in the air. The College hums with activity. This can only mean one thing: football season is here. And the best of all games is Homecoming.

Remember how much fun Homecoming Weekend was? While we can’t transport the stunning fall colors, Dartmouth’s marching band and cheerleading squad, Green Machines & tailgate parties, we can create our own excitement and enjoy the game LIVE on a large screen at the beautiful University Club of San Francisco.

Please join fellow alumni, family, and friends for a Green Eggs & Ham breakfast followed by the homecoming game against Columbia University. We’re even inviting a few Harvard alums to share in the fun. GO BIG GREEN!

The DAASV Board of Directors deeply appreciates Dartmouth Alumni Relations and YADA for their generous support of the DAASV and the Dartmouth community in Northern California.

RSVP REQUIRED: October 20th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by October 20th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after October 20th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

DAASV Events Committee Meeting

Date: Thursday, November 1st
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $20 for Member (Includes drinks and dinner.)

Interested in developing your event planning and/or project management skills? The DAASV invites you to join the Events Committee - our Club's largest committee! Come discover how the DAASV is executing more than 100 events and activities in 2013, the most ambitious calendar of any Dartmouth alumni club. We are always looking for volunteers interested in helping with planning and contributing to DAASV events. If you are curious, or are interested in getting involved with DAASV event planning, this is a great starting point. All DAASV members are welcome.

Schedule
6:00pm Drinks & Dinner
6:30pm Meeting

RSVP REQUIRED: October 29th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by October 29th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

Entrepreneur Speaker Series and Business/Idea Pitch IV

Date: Tuesday, November 13th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Place: University Club
800 Powell Street, San Francisco
Cost: $25 for Member, $40 for Non-Member, $20 for Young Alum Member (Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar available.)

RSVP REQUIRED: November 7th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by November 7th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after November 7th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

Meeting of the DAASV Board of Directors

Date: Tuesday, November 20th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $20 for Member (Includes drinks and dinner.)

We are pleased to invite all dues-paying members to the DAASV Board Meeting. As part of the meeting, we will celebrate our recent successes, discuss the Club's budget and activities plan for 2013, present committee reports, and hear the latest news from the Hanover plain.

Schedule
6:00pm Drinks & Dinner
6:30pm Meeting

RSVP REQUIRED: November 16th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by November 16th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.

DAASV Holiday Hike along the Kissing Trail

Date: Sunday, December 2nd
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Place: Briones Regional Park
2537 Reliez Valley Road, Martinez
Cost: $10 for Member, $30 for Non-Member (The park charges $3 to park and $2 per dog. Dog-friendly!)

Uh oh, who's under the mistletoe?! Anyone who hikes a certain 4.8-mile (round-trip) trail in the East Bay's Briones Regional Park. The holiday-smooching staple is prevalent on a section of this rolling hike that goes through open hills, oak and eucalyptus groves, and offers expansive views stretching from Mount Diablo to the Delta.

Starting from the Alhambra Creek staging area, climb the Diablo View Trail as it makes its way up to an open grassy hill. At a signed junction that reads, "Not a Through Trail," fork left and enter a canopy of coast live oak, valley oak, and blue oak. Upon emerging, take the Spengler Trail and descend under a thick canopy of bays, bigleaf maples, and buckeyes. When the path splits, take the high road climbing through a forested canyon. Keep an eye overhead for the holiday highlight: mistletoe.

Large bushels of evergreen oval leaves grow off the baring winter oak, sometimes ornamented with waxy white berries. Pucker up! Descend the Old Briones Road Trail, which edges a steep canyon and overlooks the park's highest peak, Briones Crest. Approaching a parking lot, tuck left to follow a singletrack trail (an unmarked continuation of Old Briones Road Trail). Merge with the Pine Tree Trail—lined by Monterey and Coulter pines—before reaching the hike's homestretch on Orchard Trail. This final, animated leg features a hillside inhabited by hundreds of squirrels and bluebirds vying for seeds and nuts. Sealed with a kiss!

RSVP REQUIRED: November 26th

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by November 26th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is less than 14 years old, please let us know that too. RSVPs and payments received after November 26th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Santa Claus Needs a Helping (Dartmouth) Hand

Date: Friday, December 7th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: Stanford Park Hotel's Menlo Grill
100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Cost: Free for Member, $20 for Non-Member (Includes hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar will be available.)

Letters to Santa have been a Christmas tradition for more than 100 years. Children flood the postal service with their wish lists for Santa, some sending priority mail straight to the North Pole. It's a daunting job, and Santa can use some help. This year, he'll get it thanks to some Dartmouth elves in the Bay Area.

Each December, the Post Office receives thousands of letters, all for Santa Claus. Last year, the US Postal Service kicked off its Letters to Santa program - a call for volunteers to help Santa answer some of the kids' letters and hopefully provide a gift. No personal information on the child is released except their first name, age, and what they want from Santa. Making a child's holiday special is what the program is all about.

Join the Dartmouth community at the Duck Club Bar in the Stanford Park Hotel. Stop by for some holiday cheer and hors d'oeuvres, pick up a letter or two, and lend Santa a helping hand.

Giving a gift is suggested, but is not required.

RSVP REQUIRED: December 1st

To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by December 1st. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs and payments received after December 1st are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!

Annual Chinese/Lunar New Year Banquet for 2013

Date: Tuesday, February 19th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: R&G Lounge
Kearny Street, San Francisco
Cost: $60 for Member, $75 for Non-Member, $50 for Young Alum Member (Includes 10-course banquet. Cash Bar will be available.)

Gong Xi Fa Ca — the traditional Chinese New Year greeting that means “wishing you prosperity” in Mandarin. The first day of the Chinese New Year – which begins at midnight on February 10, 2013 – is the most important of Chinese holidays, celebrated by billions in China, and by millions of ethnic Chinese around the world. It’s a celebration that lasts for 15 days, culminating with the Lantern Festival. Each year is associated with one of twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac. For 2013, it’s the year of the Snake.

Join DAASV members and guests, along with the Dartmouth Asian Pacific American Alumni Association (DAPAAA) and the Brown Alumni Association of Northern California, as we welcome in the “Year of the Snake” at our 3rd Annual Chinese/Lunar New Year Banquet.

The snake is the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac, and is the most strategic of all the signs. Snakes symbolize such character traits as intelligence, gracefulness, and materialism.

All lucky attendees will be treated to a 10-course Chinese feast at San Francisco’s famous R&G Lounge. This is a great opportunity to sample the best of R&G’s cuisine, including their famous salt and pepper crab!

RSVP REQUIRED: February 12th

To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by February 12th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after February 12th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.

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