Duties

Committees and responsibilities:

"Community" Committee
Members: Greg Delts, Jeff Downing, Greg Fitzgerald, Frederick Ilchman, Brian Jurek
Chairs: Greg Fitzgerald, Brian Jurek
Goal: Determining a community-oriented game plan for the class

"Attendance" Committee
Members: Everyone, but focus efforts by Chuck Berwick, Greg Delts, Lee Hansen, Frederick Ilchman, Joe Kaufman, George Knight, Wesley Pratt
Chairs: Greg Delts, Joe Kaufman
Goal: 85@25!

"Fly to DA" Committee
Chair: Joe Kaufman
Goal: Match classmates with extra frequent flier miles with those who need assistance

Fundraising
Members: Brian Jurek, Joe Kaufman, George Knight, Sydney Williams, Others
Chair: George Knight
Goal: TBD

Reunion Schedule Committee
Members: Frederick Ilchman, Chuck Berwick
Chair: Frederick Ilchman
Goal: To include as many classmates as possible in panel discussions, presentations, etc.

Class Letters
1. Jeff Downing (complete)
2. Fitz Flynn (beginning of the year)

Logo/Graphic Design
Russ Wall

"Mini-reunion" Committee
Members: Chuck Berwick, John Emery, Lee Hansen, William Lin, Wesley Pratt, David Willcutts, Sydney Williams
Chair: Sydney Williams
Goal: A small gathering (informal or formal) once a month in a different location across the country; focus cities: Boston, New York, Washington/Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles

Motivation List

Fellas,

Here's the "motivation" list. As of today, we have 42 classmates saying they will return. Our goal is 50 by the end of October. Reach out to as many folks as you can. Make sure to direct everyone to DA 85 groups on Facebook and Linkedin.

Total 42 (Goal 85)
Chris Bailey
Chuck Berwick
Wen Brown
Joe Elias
Greg Delts
Jeff Downing
Kevin Ellingwood
John Emery
Matt Fawcett
Greg Fitzgerald
Jay Flemma
Fitz Flynn
Bradley Geist
Lee Hansen
Ed Herdiech
Matt Holland
Malcolm Hollensteiner
Frederick Ilchman
Brian Jurek
Peter Kapinos
Joe Kaufman
Tim Kirker
George Knight
William Lin
Adam Lussier
Terry Murray
Rick Overholt
Keith Pennell
Wesley Pratt
Brian Reed
Ron Rossi
Kevin Sanborn
Mike Schetzel
Danny Smith
Tim Smith
Mike Subak
Andy Tepper
Ted Ullyot
Russ Wall
Mark Wasserberger
Dave Willcutts
Sydney Williams
John Wilson

"85@25" is underway!

The planning is underway for 1985's 25th DA Reunion! On September 27, members of the just formed reunion committee met (and phoned in) for a 90 minute strategy session. Thanks to Jeff Downing, Fred Ilchman, Greg Delts, Greg Fitzgerald, Syd Williams and George Knight for being in attendance and to Lee Hansen, Joe Kaufmann and Brian Jurek for calling in. Additional thanks to Syd's parents for hosting this terrific kickoff event for all of the above and their kids!

To get involved, email Syd and respond to anyone from the class who reaches out. The Goal is 85 attendees at our 25th reunion June 11-13, 2010, with online registration beginning in November 2009.

Fred Ilchman impressed all at the gathering with his framed graduation day photograph (remember: his mom was the speaker?) and his vintage BEAT CHOATE hat from 1983 (one of the early Eric Suher Enterprises products). Go find your old pictures and memorabilia!!!

Deerfield Academy Class of 85@25

Hello all,

I have invited the committee folks as well as a few others so that they can monitor our progress. Obviously anyone is free to comment. Russ, I thought you might be interested in that some of the ideas may help in creation of the logo.


We have two tasks as I see it and before we begin I would like to have agreement on what they are.

1) I see a short term task of brainstorming a class gift that aligns with both Deerfield’s mission & needs and our desire to give back to the broader community in some way. The key here is motivating our classmates to attend and know that at the same time they are helping the community in some small way. That is our short term challenge. I would hope we could use this gift as a rally point for our logo, messaging and marketing efforts without confusing our classmates why they should attend. First, to reconnect with their classmates, second to support DA in its ongoing mission, and third doing something unique for others.

2) We want to discuss any ongoing effort for the class of 85 that may or may not be the same gift recurring every five years, or it may be something different on an annual basis. That’s for us to decide.

To the first charter I think it might be worthwhile to reach out to DA and hear about the efforts that are currently underway, efforts that require new or addtional funding etc. If we have their support we proabably have a better chance of making a larger impact. This could also serve as a starting point for our brainstorming sessions.
 
I hope I have captured the intent from our meeting this weekend. I welcome all comments!
 
Best,
Greg