The DAASV organizes a wide range of activities for our highly diverse alumni base and their families.
Reservation/Cancellation Policy
Memorial Day Weekend Tuck 'Tails with Professor Eric Johnson
Date: Friday, May 25th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: Press Club
20 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco
Cost: Free for Everyone
Kick off your Memorial Day weekend at a no-host Tuck ‘Tails with frequent Bay Area visitor Professor Eric Johnson. Join us at the Press Club to toast the start of summer.
RSVP: To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP to Margaret Murphy T’08 at margaretmmurphy@hotmail.com. Please include the first and last name, and Tuck class (if applicable), of each attendee.
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.
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 and payments received after May 20th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!
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Dartmouth Alumni Sunset Sail
Date: Wednesday, May 30th
Time: 5:45pm - 9:00pm
Place: Olympic Circle Sailing
One Spinnaker Way, Berkeley
Cost: $40 for Member, $50 for Non-Member, $30 for Young Alum Member (Includes sailing, foul weather gear, food and drink.)
Leave your mid-week blues at the dock and come out for a rejuvenating, twilight sail on San Francisco Bay with fellow Dartmouth salty dogs (or those who soon want to be). One Wednesday each month, members and non-members will head out for two hours of sailing, either in chartered boats or with an instructor. Together, we’ll hit the water with old friends or new ones to break up the work week and watch the sun set behind the Golden Gate.
Once you dock, we’ll shed our “foulies” and join the après-sail mixer in OCSC's clubroom. Enjoy some of Bowen's famous Chowder, or Jose's even-more-famous chili. Chips, beer, wine, soda are also included.
Each skippered boat takes up to 6 passengers. No experience required to join in!
The DAASV Board of Directors extends its deepest appreciation to OCSC and Anthony Sandberg ‘71 for their continued and generous support of the Dartmouth community in Silicon Valley. Thank you!
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. RSVPs and payments received after May 25th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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Track Cycling At San Jose Velodrome
Date: Saturday, June 2nd
Time: 8:30am - 11:30am
Place: San Jose Velodrome
995 Hellyer Avenue, San Jose
Cost: $5 for Member, $20 for Non-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: May 25thTo 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. RSVPs and payments received after May 25th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!
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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: $20 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.
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 and payments received after May 25th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!
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DOCNC Annual Spring Work Weekend
Date: Friday, June 8th - Sunday, June 10th
Time: 7:00pm - 2:00pm
Place: DOCNC Cabin on Lake Mary
270 Lake Mary Road, Norden
Cost: Free for Member
Join us for the most fun you can have stacking logs in the High Sierra! Email SDJules@gmail.com if you want to join in. We will provide free food and lodging for friends and members. This is a great time to meet your fellow DOCNC members and learn about the cabin. Remember that getting "signed out" on the cabin's use has become mandatory, so please come for fun and education.
RSVP REQUIRED: June 5thTo aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by June 5th at SDJules@gmail.com. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.
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Private Tour of "The Cult of Beauty: The Victorian Avant-Garde, 1860-1900"
Date: Sunday, June 10th
Time: 8:15am - 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.
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!
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TheatreWorks "Wheelhouse" - A Rockin' Road Musical from GrooveLily
Date: Sunday, June 10th
Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
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.
A world premiere means a lot happens in the weeks leading up to opening night – and in today’s world, you can be a part of that. Visit www.groovelily.com to see a daily vlog (video log) from the writers and performers of the show.
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.
4th Annual MBA Admissions Panel
Date: Tuesday, June 12th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: University Club
800 Powell Street, San Francisco
Cost: $25 for Everyone (Includes hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar will be provided.)
Fourth Annual MBA Admissions Panel featuring representatives from Tuck, Harvard, Columbia, Wharton, and Haas.
Calling all aspiring MBA candidates! Are you looking for more information about going to business school? Come participate in a lively and interactive panel discussion with representatives of six of the world's top business schools. This year, we'll be discussing leadership and leadership potential, curriculum changes, career trends, and more.
Schedule
6:00pm: Networking
6:30pm: Program
Last year's event was sold out, so make sure you register early!
Panelists:
• Amy Mitson, Associate Director of Admission, Tuck School of Business
• Hilary Caplan Somorjai, HBS Admissions Board Member
• Emily McClain, Associate Director of Admissions, Columbia Business School
• Corinne Kang, Associate Director of Admissions, Haas School of Business
• Kara Brotemarkle, Alumni Interviewer, Wharton School of Business
• Wharton MBA ’08, Alumni Interviewer (TBA)
Bring questions for panelists and recent b-school graduates. Attendees are welcome to stick around for networking sessions before and after the panel discussion.
Open to DAASV members and their guests.
To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by June 11th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs and payments received after June 11th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!
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Facebook IPOs and You're a Millionaire. Now What?
Date: Thursday, June 14th
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 light hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar will be available.)
With the Silicon Valley IPO market heating up, and Facebook having just gone public, many Dartmouth alumni are wondering about the potential impact of sudden wealth on their personal finances, and asking questions like these:
• What if my company goes public?
• How do I diversify my company stock while minimizing taxes?
• How should I manage my stock options and restricted stock?
• How do I invest for my long-term goals?
If you have similar questions, please join our distinguished panel of financial experts for some answers. They will address several topics related to sudden wealth, including stock diversification, investments, tax minimization strategies, estate planning, and philanthropy. They will also be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Panelist Biographies:
Daniel Taylor, CFP, Principal, Founders Financial Network
A Tuck ’81 graduate, Dan Taylor became a financial advisor in 2001 after a 20-year career in high technology including senior management positions at Apple Computer, Oracle Corporation, and two start-ups. Working with a network of other financial and legal professionals, he serves a broad range of clients including high tech executives and affluent families in Silicon Valley. Mr. Taylor specializes in helping his clients diversify their assets, minimize taxes, and simplify their financial lives so they can focus on the big picture. Mr. Taylor is a member of the Financial Planning Association, the Silicon Valley Planned Giving Council, and the San Carlos Rotary Club. He also serves on the Planned Giving Council of the Pathways Hospice Foundation, and the Executive Board of the Pacific Skyline Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Charles Packer, Partner, Hopkins & Carley
Charles H. Packer is the Chair of the Family Wealth & Tax Planning Department at Hopkins & Carley, a Law Corporation. Mr. Packer focuses his practice in the areas of strategic planning for high-net-worth individuals and families, through estate, gift, and philanthropic tax planning. Mr. Packer chairs the Planned Giving Advisory Council at Santa Clara University, chairs the Jewish Community Endowment Fund’s South Bay Legal and Tax Professional subcommittee, chairs the Professional Advisors Council at Ronald McDonald House at Stanford, is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), and is involved with numerous other charitable, civic, and professional organizations. Mr. Packer was selected as a Northern California “Super Lawyer” by Law and Politics and San Francisco magazines for 2006 through 2012.
Thomas S. Robinson, CPA, MS Taxation, Delucchi, Hawn, & Co.
Thomas S. Robinson is a founding partner with Delucchi, Hawn & Co., LLP; a certified public accounting firm based in San Jose, California. Mr. Robinson serves individuals whose needs include income tax planning and return preparation. In this area he is particularly experienced in identifying the tax consequences of stock options and restricted stock with an emphasis on the impact of AMT, same day sale, and sale to cover tax withholding.
Larry Parente, Senior Vice-President, Merrill Lynch
As Senior Vice President and Philanthropy, Trust and Estate Specialist, Larry offers customized, multi-generational trust and estate planning solutions and provides philanthropic planning and fiduciary consulting for families with substantial wealth and their advisors. Larry conducts educational seminars to local and national organizations, including non-profit groups and high net worth clients. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Larry was Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer at Bank of America’s Private Bank where he was dedicated to the Family Wealth Advisor Team servicing families with $50 million or more in net worth. Larry is a licensed attorney with the State of California. Larry earned his J.D. from the Golden Gate University School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Albany, Phi Beta Kappa, and summa cum laude.
Elena Popova, Vice-President & CFP, Merrill Lynch
Elena Popova joined the Merrill Lynch San Francisco office in 1998. She earned her M.S. in Financial Planning from the Golden Gate University and Certified Investment Management Analyst designation from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by June 11th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs and payments received after June 11th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!
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8th Annual Class of '71 Dinner
Date: Thursday, June 14th
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Place: Olympic Club
524 Post Street, San Francisco
Cost: $80 for Member (Any residuals will go to the ‘71 Class Fund.)
To all ’71 classmates and spouses residing in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada plus all '71 visitors to the Bay Area for US Open Golf:
Willis Newton ‘71 and Sam Cuddeback ‘71 invite you to the Eighth Annual Class of 1971 dinner in San Francisco. The tradition of class dinners is growing and now includes New York, Washington, Chicago and Boston. By “popular demand”, Willis has arranged for two tables of 12 in the main dining room of the downtown Olympic Club. We may have a number of classmates from out of town, but the event is currently limited to 24 persons. Parking is available at 665 Sutter Street (access to the Club through the garage) or anywhere in the Union Square area.
Schedule
6:30pm Drinks
7:30pm Dinner
If you are not in the San Francisco Bay Area, but are interested in keeping up with classmates, please drop us a note with your regret and we’ll raise a glass to your health!
Note: Tickets to US Open at the Olympic Club’s Championship Lakeside Golf Course. Tickets are going fast but are still available at https://tickets.usga.org/2012WinterTicketOffer. If you have tickets to extra days or need tickets for selected dates, Willis Newton will try to serve as a clearinghouse. Please contact him at wnewton@firstrepublic.com with specific information about your days and number of tickets.
RSVP REQUIRED: To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP to Willis Newton ’71 at wnewton@firstrepublic.com, or 415-296-3757 (work), or 415-309-6488 (cell). Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee.
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.)
Father's Day doesn't get any better than this. We bring you family, numerous outdoor activities, time near and on the water, a BBQ, and Dartmouth alumni. Read on...
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 11thTo 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 and payments received after Monday, June 11th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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Strike and Pose: Dartmouth Bocce Ball
Date: Wednesday, June 20th
Time: 6:45pm - 9:00pm
Place: Campo di Bocce
565 University Avenue, Los Gatos
Cost: $25 for Member, $40 for Non-Member, $15 for Young Alum Member (Refreshments and hearty 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.
To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by June 13th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs and payments received after June 13th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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We're Playing with Fire — Eat Your Heart Out, Simon Pearce!
Date: Saturday, June 23rd
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Place: Public Glass
1750 Armstrong Avenue, San Francisco
Cost: $85 for Member, $105 for Non-Member, $75 for Young Alum Member
Although your mother probably taught you never to play with fire, at Public Glass it's encouraged! Take an exciting first step into the world of hot glass with this 3-hour class in which you'll learn how to gather and manipulate molten glass, add colors of your choice, and shape it into a beautiful piece of solid glass art that you'll be proud of. This is the perfect class for absolute beginners.
Attendees must be 14 years or older to participate.
RSVP REQUIRED: June 15thTo 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. RSVPs and payments received after June 15th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register
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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.
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!
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Women of Dartmouth: Network & Cocktail Reception
Date: Wednesday, June 27th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Place: Home of Jessy Berg '89
Los Altos
Cost: Free for Everyone
Please join us at a multi-generational networking and cocktail reception for Dartmouth women in the Bay Area. Come meet and mingle with other alumnae and enjoy a glass of wine in a casual setting hosted by Jessy Berg '89, Corinna Knight ’93, Ashley McCaughan ’04, and the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley.
This casual event is designed to help build your network in an intimate setting. You will learn from other alumnae, share your stories, and help the Dartmouth women community grow personally and professionally.
The DAASV Board of Directors extends its deepest appreciation to Jessy Berg '89 for her generous support of the Dartmouth women community in Silicon Valley. Thank you!
RSVP REQUIRED: June 22ndTo aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by June 22nd. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. Location will be provided only to those who RSVP. Please register early!
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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.)
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
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.
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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.
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 and payments received after July 6th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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Livermore Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet for Engineers, Rocket Scientists, and Otherwise Math Majors
Date: Saturday, July 14th
Time: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Place: Concannon Vineyard
4590 Tesla Road, Livermore
Cost: $35 for Everyone (Use code “IVY”)
Hamlet is being performed by Shakespeare's Associates at the Livermore Shakespeare Festival. Join friends and family for an evening of wine tasting, picnicking in the beautiful Livermore Valley Wine Country, and Shakespeare.
Hamlet contains six soliloquies, the most famous of which is “To be, or not to be, that is the question…” In a festival first, these soliloquies will be diagrammed, thereby illustrating several patterns to better help left-brain types understand Hamlet as well as Shakespeare’s other works.
Schedule
5:30pm: Meet in the Concannon Wine Tasting Room.
5:45pm: Wine tasting with Artistic Director, Lisa Tromovitch ‘83
6:15pm: Picnic at reserved tables
7:30pm: Hamlet
The show runs approximately 2.5 hours. Under age 9 not permitted. Age 9-12 permitted with parents and parental discretion advised. The company works from the First Folio text, though purists should be warned there is cutting to bring the production to a reasonable length.
Dress in layers. Climate varies nightly. Blankets are rented and sold at the event if you need them.
Come early to picnic with your fellow Ivy classmates: Bring your own picnic, or reserve a To-Go Box through the tasting room by calling (800) 258-9866 or (925) 456-2505, or make reservations at the Underdog Wine Bar (925) 583-1581. The Underdog serves tapas-style plates both indoors and on the terrace.
Click through www.LivermoreShakes.org or call 1-800-838-3006 and use the code "Ivy".
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.)
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
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.
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Dartmouth Alumni Sunset Sailing
Date: Wednesday, July 18th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Place: Olympic Circle Sailing
One Spinnaker Way, Berkeley
Cost: $40 for Member, $50 for Non-Member, $30 for Young Alum Member (Includes sailing, foul weather gear, food and drink.)
Leave your mid-week blues at the dock and come out for a rejuvenating, twilight sail on San Francisco Bay with fellow Dartmouth salty dogs (or those who soon want to be). One Wednesday each month, members and non-members will head out for two hours of sailing, either in chartered boats or with an instructor. Together, we’ll hit the water with old friends or new ones to break up the work week and watch the sun set behind the Golden Gate.
Once you dock, we’ll shed our “foulies” and join the après-sail mixer in OCSC's clubroom. Enjoy some of Bowen's famous Chowder, or Jose's even-more-famous chili. Chips, beer, wine, soda are also included.
Each skippered boat takes up to 6 passengers. No experience required to join in!
The DAASV Board of Directors extends its deepest appreciation to OCSC and Anthony Sandberg ‘71 for their continued and generous support of the Dartmouth community in Silicon Valley. Thank you!
To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by July 11th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs and payments received after July 11th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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Entrepreneur Speaker Series and Business/Idea Pitch Featuring Brett Levine
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 Brett Levine (Brown '97), President of Concrete Interactive and LiveSpark. Brett will discuss how to transition your day-job into a successful startup venture, and will share stories of what works and what doesn't in the rough and tumble world of Bay Area entrepreneurship.
Brett Levine is currently running his third and fourth startup companies, after a success and a flop. He graduated from Brown in 1997 with an ScB in Computer Science, and moved to San Francisco immediately after graduation. Brett's software company Concrete Interactive focuses on web and mobile development, billing themselves as a "boutique" firm for "digital wizardry". More info at www.builditconcrete.com.
Brett is also President of LiveSpark, a special effects company that has developed "FirePixel" technology, a hardware device that provides precision control of up to 4 feet of real fire. The special effect has been used with the San Francisco Symphony at the Black and White Ball, and at the Los Angeles Coliseum. FirePixels are now in manufacturing. More info at www.livesparkfire.com.
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
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 and payments received after August 2nd are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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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: $15 for Child under 14 years, $30 for Member, $45 for Non-Member, $20 for Young Alum 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 5thTo 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 and payments received after August 5th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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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.
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 and payments received after August 7th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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Dartmouth Alumni Sunset Sailing
Date: Wednesday, August 15th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Place: Olympic Circle Sailing
One Spinnaker Way, Berkeley
Cost: $40 for Member, $50 for Non-Member, $30 for Young Alum Member (Includes sailing, foul weather gear, food and drink.)
Leave your mid-week blues at the dock and come out for a rejuvenating, twilight sail on San Francisco Bay with fellow Dartmouth salty dogs (or those who soon want to be). One Wednesday each month, members and non-members will head out for two hours of sailing, either in chartered boats or with an instructor. Together, we’ll hit the water with old friends or new ones to break up the work week and watch the sun set behind the Golden Gate.
Once you dock, we’ll shed our “foulies” and join the après-sail mixer in OCSC's clubroom. Enjoy some of Bowen's famous Chowder, or Jose's even-more-famous chili. Chips, beer, wine, soda are also included.
Each skippered boat takes up to 6 passengers. No experience required to join in!
The DAASV Board of Directors extends its deepest appreciation to OCSC and Anthony Sandberg ‘71 for their continued and generous support of the Dartmouth community in Silicon Valley. Thank you!
To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by August 8th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs and payments received after August 8th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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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.
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 and payments received after August 18th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!
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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 20thTo 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 and payments received after August 20th are welcome, but must pay a $10 Administration Fee. So, please register early!
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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.)
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
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.
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Dartmouth Alumni Sunset Sailing
Date: Wednesday, September 12th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Place: Olympic Circle Sailing
One Spinnaker Way, Berkeley
Cost: $40 for Member, $50 for Non-Member, $30 for Young Alum Member (Includes sailing, foul weather gear, food and drink.)
Leave your mid-week blues at the dock and come out for a rejuvenating, twilight sail on San Francisco Bay with fellow Dartmouth salty dogs (or those who soon want to be). One Wednesday each month, members and non-members will head out for two hours of sailing, either in chartered boats or with an instructor. Together, we’ll hit the water with old friends or new ones to break up the work week and watch the sun set behind the Golden Gate.
Once you dock, we’ll shed our “foulies” and join the après-sail mixer in OCSC's clubroom. Enjoy some of Bowen's famous Chowder, or Jose's even-more-famous chili. Chips, beer, wine, soda are also included.
Each skippered boat takes up to 6 passengers. No experience required to join in!
The DAASV Board of Directors extends its deepest appreciation to OCSC and Anthony Sandberg ‘71 for their continued and generous support of the Dartmouth community in Silicon Valley. Thank you!
To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by September 6th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs and payments received after September 6th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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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.
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 and payments received after September 7th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee.
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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 9thTo 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 and payments received after September 9th are welcome, but must pay a $10 Administration Fee. So, please register early!
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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.)
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
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.
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Negotiating During Hard Times: A Seminar/Workshop for Dartmouth Alumni
Date: Sunday, September 23rd
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Place: University Club
3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
Cost: $75 for Member, $95 for Non-Member (Includes workshop, lunch, and beverages.)
Looking for a way to sharpen your negotiation skills? Sign up for the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley’s Negotiating During Hard Times, presented by Eric C. Gould — a negotiation expert with more than 20 years experience. Based on his extensive research and modeling of great Silicon Valley negotiators, this 3-hour seminar will teach you how to enhance your power and improve your outcomes. This is not a sit-back-and-listen seminar.
Due to the popularity of this topic, two sessions are being scheduled. Please indicate your preferred session, “Morning” or “Afternoon”, when RSVPing. Lunch is being provided to attendees of both sessions.
Through active exercises, and in the context of relevant examples, participants will learn to:
• Work better deals more quickly and efficiently
• Get people to the table
• Avoid concessions and decrease your losses
• Exceed your aspired outcome values
• Employ methods of fairness
• Tame the most difficult negotiating beast
• Build long-term business relationships
This seminar, and its presentation style, is designed for people who live and breathe the Silicon Valley business world, and it will be best appreciated by those involved in licensing arrangements, patent agreements, distribution deals, venture capital funding and investments, purchase and sales agreements, business partnering relationships.
Morning Session
8:30am-11:30am: Morning Session (25 attendees)
11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch
Afternoon Session
11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch
12:30pm-3:30pm: Afternoon Session (25 attendees)
Mr Gould will discuss the following topics:
1. Do tough, hard-ball negotiators make better deals?
2. Where is the line between looking out for yourself and being nice? Does being nice hurt your outcome? Might being nice hurt your counterpart's outcome?
3. How can you use negotiation to solve problems, and keep the negotiation from becoming a problem in its own right?
4. How come, in retrospect, deals often seem like they could have been a little better? Do you get most of what you want most of the time? How much value do you routinely leave on the table? How can you build deals to incorporate more value for everyone involved?
5. Why do you choose to reveal some information and hide the rest? Is it important to demonstrate your power? What do you risk by revealing your true interests?
6. What should you do when bad behavior pits people against each other? How can you drive the discussion back to the issues and curb childish games without taking an authoritarian stance that alienates your counterpart?
7. How do you get buy-in? How come things go along so nicely until the terms have to be firmed up, put on paper?
8. What changes when more than two people are involved in a deal? How can you minimize the complication of internal negotiations, within your own ranks and theirs?
9. How do people's emotions really figure into business deals? How can the discussion be kept tied to the objective facts?
Eric Gould Bio
Eric Gould has become Silicon Valley's top negotiation consultant through a unique understanding of technology and human interaction. He works with leading technology companies to enhance their professionals' and attorneys' communication and persuasion skills. His teaching cases are distributed by Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation. His clients have included: Apple, Netscape, Palm, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati, MacAfee, Brocade, and Paypal. Mr. Gould has also developed numerous technologies and products over the past 25 years, including the first LAN based email service and the first print spooler both of which were sold to Sun Microsystems. He was also responsible for the first commercial remote network access product then sold to Farrallon Computing, software development tools sold to Symantec, operating system utilities sold to Peter Norton, a virtual file server purchased by Novell, and an online software updating service sold to CNET. Mr. Gould is currently involved in defining and identifying acquisition targets for technology companies and personally provides seed capital to the next generation of technology start-up firms.
To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by September 17th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), and preferred session of each attendee. RSVPs and payments received after September 17th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!
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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.
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 and payments received after September 24th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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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: $45 for 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.
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 and payments received after October 1st are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!
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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.
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 and payments received after October 15th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!
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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 20thTo 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 and payments received after October 20th are welcome, but must pay a $10 administration fee. So, please register early!
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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
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.
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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.)
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
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 and payments received after November 7th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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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
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.
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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!
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!
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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 1stTo 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!
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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!
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 and payments received after February 12th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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5th Annual Ivy League Academy Awards Party for 2013
Date: Sunday, February 24th
Time: 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Place: University Club
800 Powell Street, San Francisco
Cost: $60 for Member, $80 for Non-Member, $45 for Young Alum Member (Includes hors d'oeuvres buffet and welcome champagne. Cash bar available.)
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.
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 and payments received after February 20th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.
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