Video #1 The Fundraising Goals:
Video #2 - Where to buy a Golden Heart Hand Statue
Hello, Class of ’74!
We are sharing updates for the Class of 1974 Deaf Leadership Fund campaign.
New Deadline: The deadline to make donations or pledges is December 31, 2024.
Fundraising Goals:
- Achieve a 100% participation rate among the 90 members of the Class of 1974 who attended the 50th class reunion. As of November 1, participation is at 33%.
- Raise a total of $74,000 for the fund by December 31, 2024. As of November 1, the fund balance is $60,912.68.
You have several options for contributing to the fund: make a one-time gift, set up recurring payments, and/or make a pledge.
How to Make a Pledge:
You can pledge any amount, and your pledge will count toward the total campaign goal. For example, if you pledge $1,000, this amount will contribute to the fund’s total by December 31, 2024. You then have until December 31, 2025, to complete the full payment of your pledge.
If you would like to make a pledge, please contact Rebecca Rydstrom at rebecca.rydstrom@gallaudet.edu to receive a pledge form.
Thank you for supporting the Class of 1974 Deaf Leadership Fund!
Hello! Many of you have inquired about the Golden Heart Hand Statue, which served as a stunning centerpiece on each table at the banquet. I purchased it online for $25.99 plus tax, and it comes with free shipping! My wife, Meg, and I absolutely love it!
If you're interested, here's the link to the Amazon Prime store: https://a.co/d/cXkUFoF
Jim Bishop
Our goal is to achieve 100% participation from members of our class of 1974 by personally giving gifts.
To reach this goal, we kindly ask that you confirm your participation by November 3, 2024, by midnight. Your involvement means a lot to us!
URGENT!
Good day! We had a fantastic time at last week's Golden Anniversary Class reunion. A big thank you to Melinda, Scott, and their team for their hard work. Kudos to Linda and June for their exceptional fundraising efforts for the Class of '74 Endowment Fund.
We proudly awarded our first-ever scholarship to Amanda Hardin during the GUAA brunch. It was a memorable moment.
We aim to boost donor participation in the Class of '74 Fund to nearly 100% participation by midnight Sunday, November 3rd. Several fund matchers are challenging each of us to contribute any amount, offering to match our donations with their individual maximums—some as high as $500, $1,000, $2,000, and even one up to $20,000! So, our top goals are:
- Goal number 1: To ensure a high level of participation from classmates, we are implementing an online donation. The dedicated link will lead you directly to the Class of 1974 Deaf Leadership Endowment at the gu.live/Classof1974
- Goal number 2: To achieve an endowment fund of over $74,000.
- Goal number 3: Pam Holmes and her team will match the total donation amount.
This approach will maintain confidentiality, allowing us to keep donors' identities private. The Office of Institutional Advancement will not show individual names but will provide us with the total fund amount and participation percentage.
It's not too late to encourage others to join our efforts. Please act now!
Thank you! In solidarity with Golden Hearts,
Jim Bishop, Class of 1974 President
Pam Holmes, Donation Challenge
Gallaudet University
Office of Development
800 Florida Ave NE
Washington, DC 2002
If you have questions or comments, please contact:
Linda Hatrak Cundy: ljcundy@icloud.com
June Rothenberg McMahon: junemcmahon21@gmail.com
Special Announcement: Click here for list of who is coming to the 50th Reunion!
September Newsletter 2024–Schedule and FAQs
Class of 1974 Schedule
To those who are attending at Gallaudet for our 50th reunion, here are more Frequent Asked Questions
1. I am flying in; how do I get transportation to and from Gallaudet?
There are several options to get to and from Gallaudet. You can take the Metro (subway) using the red line to NoMa - Gallaudet U Metro stop. NoMa stands for North of Massachusetts Ave.
From Reagan National Airport: Get on the Blue or Yellow line to the Metro Station. At the Metro Station, transfer to the Red line which ends at Glenmont. Remember to get off at NoMa - Gallaudet University which is a short walk of 3,504 feet.
From Dulles National Airport: Get on the Silver Line. It’s about a 30–40 minute ride to the Metro Station. From Metro Station, get on the Red Line going towards Glenmont. Get off at NoMo Station and walk to Gallaudet University.
From Baltimore-Washington Airport: Get on the bus to the Amtrak Station nearby. The Amtrak will take you to Union Station. Upon arrival, walk to the rear end of Union Station where you can catch a Gallaudet shuttle bus to the campus. Check their schedule on Gallaudet’s website.
While more expensive, but faster, taxi, Lyft and Uber services are always an option. Use their app on your mobile device.
2. Where can I meet my classmates during my downtime?
The Kellogg Conference Center Hotel offers two bar locations to order drinks, sit down and chat with friends. They are located on the front patio near the building entrance and on the 2nd floor. Feel free to spend your down time there!
3. When is the official kick-off of our 50th Anniversary Reunion?
Our official kick-off is on Wednesday, October 16th at 7 PM on the 2nd floor of the Student Cafeteria. There will be a Wine and Cheese event. Bring your energy as we will be playing some fun games! Volunteers driving golf carts will be available to transport you to and from the event.
4. What can I do on Thursday, October 17th which is A Free Night?
After the Alumni Emeriti Ceremony Reception on Thursday, the evening is yours to plan. Feel free to meet up with family members or friends and dine off campus, to attend your respective Greek conclave or the Alumni Bison Tank.
Here below are some possible places to dine off-campus. These places are basically within walking distance. The vicinity of Union Market is an upscale area now and is generally safe. H Street has blossomed with restaurants and bars: however, it is still recommended that you not walk alone. It’s best to be in a group. Note: Read their business websites below:
A. The Union Market building (Right out the 6th Street Gate)
1309 Fifth St. NE
Market hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
The modernized Union Market building is home to 34 full-time food and drink vendors and a handful of pop-ups. Wander through the space, which is located next to the historic awnings of its early-20th-century predecessor, and you’ll be met with abundant scents, shops and spots to eat.
1) La Cosecha (Behind Union Market building)
1280 Fourth St. NE.
Market hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
While the Union Market building draws in vendors of global cuisine, La Cosecha exclusively hosts those from Latin America. The spacious brick building behind Union Market is home to 15 restaurants, bars and shops with their roots in cultures from across Central and South America.
2) Sweetgreen (next to La Cosecha)
1304 Fourth St. NE
Market hours: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Home to craveable bowls, satisfying salads and plentiful plates, straight from the farm.
B. In the neighborhood of Union Market and La Cosecha
Though there are enough restaurants in Union Market and La Cosecha to last you a lifetime, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wander onto the neighboring streets to try the range of full-service dining there. The spots surrounding the two markets provide varying levels of fine dining in a wide swath of cultural flavors.
1) El Presidente:
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Address: 1255 Union St. NE.
2) Litteri:
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday
Address: 517 Morse St NE.
3) Lunas de Buenos Aires:
Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday; noon to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to midnight Friday; noon to midnight Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday.
Address: 1276 Fifth St. NE.
4) Marcellino Pane and Vino:
Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday; 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Monday.
Address: 300 Morse St. NE.
5) Masseria:
Hours: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 5 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday.
Address: 1340 Fourth St. NE.
6) O-Ku:
Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. daily; happy hour 5 to 7 p.m. Mon. to Thurs.
Address: 1274 Fifth St. NE.
7) St. Anselm:
Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Address: 1250 Fifth St. NE.
8) Stellina Pizzeria:
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Closed Monday.
Address: 399 Morse St. NE.
C. On H Street
1) Starbucks (Signing environment):
Hours 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
625 H Street, NE.
2) Mozzeria:
1300 H Street, NE, Suite A
Wednesday - Saturday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
September Newsletter - Great News!
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To our classmates of Gallaudet class of 1974,
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
September 1st, 2024
(5 more days!)
So far we have a total of 89 classmates (74ers) who have registered plus their guests. It will be a total of about 115 people.
If you need assistance on how to register, please text Scott at (949) 705-8059 or Melinda at (301) 401-4644.
We’re looking forward to see you all once again.
PR: Judy Kramer
An Updated List of 74ers Registrants
HEY 74ers: Remember the DEADLINE for our Class of 1974 reunion is fast approaching!
Time is precious. Please complete the registration by September 1st before 11:59 PM if you are planning to go to this fun event. Warning: NO ifs, buts or ands!
| 1 | Donalda | Ammons | 44 | Terry | Lundborg |
| 2 | Frank | Aquila | 45 | Heather | McColm |
| 3 | Timothy | Balfe | 46 | Lu | Warren McComb |
| 4 | MJ | Bienvenu | 47 | June | Rothenberg McMahon |
| 5 | Jim | Bishop | 48 | Virginia | Weiner Malzkuhn |
| 6 | Robert | Born | 49 | Lorin | Melander |
| 7 | Brian | Brizendine | 50 | Carla Anne | Miller |
| 8 | Rob | Buckry | 51 | Clyde | Mohan |
| 9 | Nancy Lou | Burns Donald | 52 | Judy | Pleskatcheck Mohan |
| 10 | Ann | Billington Cassell | 53 | Diane | Moore |
| 11 | Harold | Clapp | 54 | Melinda | Chapel Padden |
| 12 | Thomas | Crowell | 55 | Marion | Parris |
| 13 | Linda | Hatrak Cundy | 56 | Mary | Spence Parris |
| 14 | Elin | Dannis | 57 | Brenda Sue | Underwood Pickering |
| 15 | David | Dobrovech | 58 | Cheryl | Pivorunas |
| 16 | Larry | Driscoll | 59 | Jerome | Pouliot |
| 17 | Michael | Dunham | 60 | Melinda | Moore-Reins |
| 18 | James | Goodwin | 61 | Michael | Reis |
| 19 | Beverly | Greer | 62 | Fern | Sklar Reisinger |
| 20 | Carolyn | Emfinger Hallada | 63 | Karyn | Rosner |
| 21 | Barbara | Duncan Harris | 64 | Marilyn | Smith |
| 22 | Valerie | Oracion Herbold | 65 | Robert | Sogolow |
| 23 | Linda | Herenchak | 66 | Benjamin | Soukup |
| 24 | Mark | Hill | 67 | Pauline | Spanbauer |
| 25 | Sunny | Ho | 68 | Gale | Doling Thomas |
| 26 | Pam | Young Holmes | 69 | Laura | Thomas |
| 27 | Chuck | Hom | 70 | David | Thompson |
| 28 | Nyla | Brenden Hostin | 71 | Kathleen | Gilland Todd |
| 29 | Terry | Hostin | 72 | Patti | Jones Trofimenkoff |
| 30 | Roman | Kazragis | 73 | Steven | Turner |
| 31 | Terry | Kohut | 74 | Karen | Vlach |
| 32 | Judith | Blair Kramer | 75 | Guy | Vollmar |
| 33 | Scott | Kramer | 76 | Collette | Dumas Walker |
| 34 | Linda | Cox-Kuntze | 77 | Lemuel | Watson |
| 35 | Arlene | Marsh Kuschmider | 78 | David | Wilcox |
| 36 | Sheila | Scott Lenham | 79 | Wanda | Witczak |
| 37 | Richard | Leon | 80 | Pamela | Wojcik |
| 38 | Terrance | Lewensky | 81 | Edward | Wood |
| 39 | Thomas | Lewensky | 82 | Pauline | Bienvenu Wood |
| 40 | Kathleen | Yench Lewis | 83 | Deborah | Worek |
| 41 | Vicki | Lowen | 84 | Debbie | Bulian Wright |
| 42 | Marie | Greenstone Lubman | 85 | James | Young |
| 43 | Nancy | Lasky Lundborg | 86 | Anna | Zuccaro |
If you could help, please encourage others who are not listed to register by September first. Thank you. By Judy Kramer, Publicity Director
August 13, 2024
Exciting news for you
1. Do you want to know how many ‘74ers will attend our 50th reunion this
October?
ANSWER: 84+ registrants and there will more coming to Gallaudet.
2. Do you want to know which Gallaudet class has the record number of registrants to their 50th reunion in past history?
ANSWER: Gallaudet class of 1968 with 89 registrants-our goal is to reach 90 (Scott’s goal) or 95 (Melinda’s goal). Let’s beat the goal.
3. When is the deadline for our reunion registration?
ANSWER: September 1st! Be sure to register before that final date.
There will be NO ifs, ands, or buts. Now we have 18 days left from today.
Please contact Melinda or Scott for assistance.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see our old friends/classmates again.
Judy Kramer
Publicity Director
July 30, 2024
Hello Gallaudet ‘74ers,
Hope you are enjoying your summer. We hope you have received your recent email message regarding the YouTube video about “1974 Champs’’. Hope you are inspired by this video.
Now it’s less than three months before our 50th Golden anniversary reunion at Gallaudet. Many have already registered to attend. Currently we have about eighty-two 74ers plus about 35 guests. The numbers continue to grow. So if you plan to register, be sure to do this soon. September 1st is the final deadline. That’s 33 days from the date. Also if you need a roommate, contact GUAA and provide your request. As for making a hotel reservation, Kellogg is all booked, but there are three hotels with group rates that are close by, Hotel Nell-Union Market, Homewood Suites, and Marriott Courtyard.
Our hard-working Memory Book editor Donalda Ammons has been creating our book for the 74ers. She mentioned that we have a total of 123 profiles submitted. She has them all set and organized. Next, Donalda is asking that if any of you who has photos especially during our Junior year, send these to photos@gally74.org. She’s missing a group picture of us, Juniors in front of Chapel Hall. Do you have it? If so, please send them to photos@gally74.org. Also she needs many more pictures, ie: past reunions, activities and such. Look into your closets, boxes, and/or albums and send these. If you found your pictures, be sure to date the year they were taken. That would be very helpful. Thank you. Donalda wants to send her appreciation to those who have
helped her during this Memory Book process.
***Remember September 1st is the FINAL date to register. GUAA will NOT accept late comers.
See you at our 50th reunion at Gallaudet on October 16-20.
Judy Kramer
Public Relations
Gally Class of 1974 Champs Video
Of course, the Class of 1974 is Gallaudet’s BEST!
Enjoy the video from the Co-chairs and Co-Coordinators.
July 2024 NEWS
HEY 74ers: Remember the DEADLINE for our Class of 1974 reunion is fast approaching! Time is precious. We don’t want to pressure you but you must complete the registration by September 1st by 11:59 PM if you are planning to go to this fun event. Warning: NO ifs, buts or ands!
Here is the latest list of those who had registered as of July 2nd, 2024.
| 1 Donalda Ammons | 37 Nancy Lasky Lundborg |
| 2 Timothy Balfe | 38 Virginia Weiner Malzkuhn |
| 3 MJ Bienvenu | 39 Lu Warren McComb |
| 4 Jim Bishop | 40 Lorin Melander |
| 5 Brian Brizendine | 41 Carla Anne Miller |
| 6 Rob Buckry | 42 Judy Pleskatcheck Mohan |
| 7 Harold M Clapp | 43 Clyde Mohan |
| 8 Linda Cox-Kuntze | 44 Diane Moore |
| 9 Thomas Crowell | 45 Melinda Chapel Padden |
| 10 Linda Hatrak Cundy | 46 Marion Parris |
| 11 Elin Danis | 47 Mary Spence Parris |
| 12 David Dobrovech | 48 Brenda Sue Underwood Pickering |
| 13 Nancy Lou Burns Donald | 49 Jerome Pouliot |
| 14 Larry Driscoll | 50 Michael Reis |
| 15 Michael Dunham | 51 Fern Sklar Reisinger |
| 16 James Goodwin | 52 Karyn Rosner |
| 17 Beverly Greer | 53 June Rothenberg McMahon |
| 18 Carolyn Emfinger Hallada | 54 Marilyn Jean Smith |
| 19 Valerie Oracion Herbold | 55 Robert Sogolow |
| 20 Sunny Ho | 56 Benjamin Soukup |
| 21 Pam Young Holmes | 57 Pauline Spanbauer |
| 22 Chuck Hom | 58 Laura Thomas |
| 23 Terry D Hostin | 59 David Thompson |
| 24 Nyla Brenden Hostin | 60 Patti Jones Trofimenkoff |
| 25 Roman Kazragis | 61 Steven Turner |
| 26 Terry Kohut | 62 Colette Dumas Walker |
| 27 Scott Kramer | 63 Lemuel A. Watson |
| 28 Judith Blair Kramer | 64 David Wilcox |
| 29 Arlene Marsh Kuschmider | 65 Wanda Witczak |
| 30 Sheila Scott Lenham | 66 Pamela Wojcik |
| 31 Richard Leon | 67 Edward Wood |
| 32 Terence Lewensky | 68 Pauline Bienvenu Wood |
| 33 Thomas Lewensky | 69 Deborah Worek |
| 34 Kathleen Yench Lewis | 70 Debbie Bulian Wright |
| 35 Vicki Lowen | 71 Anna Zuccaro |
| 36 Marie Greenstone Lubman |
If you could help, please encourage others who are not listed to register by September first. Thank you.
Hal's Report for June
June 2024 NEWS
Our 50th Gallaudet Reunion is getting closer to about 4 months away! We, the Reunion committee, have been making great plans for us. We are excited that so far 105 classmates have submitted their profiles. For those who have not submitted your profile, please fill out your information for our Memory Book so that you can receive a book. The deadline is June 15th!
If you need assistance, please contact Scott or Judy at VP: 949-333-0522 or email judybkramer4@gmail.com as soon as possible. We’re here to help.
***Be sure to have read previous newsletters regarding to Reunion registration and Kellogg hotel registration. All information is in these newsletters. Again if you need assistance, contact one of our co-chairpersons, melinda.padden@gmail.com or scottpkramer@gmail.com. If you have any questions or concerns about your hotel reservation, please contact the Alumni Relations Office directly. Their email is
alumni.relations@gallaudet.edu.
Hope to see you at our 50th reunion in October. It’ll be one of your best memories!
Thank you.
Judy Kramer
Public Relations
May 2024 NEWS
To our Gallaudet Alumni Class of 1974,
The Reunion committee is working hard to make our 50th Reunion a success. It’s going to be a fun, memorable time for all of us 74ers. By now, you should have received Registration forms from Gallaudet. We are thrilled to see that about 75 classmates and their spouses have already registered in the first week. We look forward for more registrants.
Profiles: If you have not sent your profiles, please do this as soon as possible so that we can have this great Memory Book for you. We want to include all of you in this beautiful book. The deadline to turn in your profile is June 15th.
More FAQ re: Kellogg Hotel:
1. Can I add a 3rd or 4th roommate and still pay $142 (+ $21.68 tax + $12 facility fee = $175.68 per night)?
The $142 rate is based on double occupancy. There is an additional $50 per person for the third and fourth guests. For 3 in a room, the rate will be $192 per night. For 4 in a room, the rate will be $242 per night. DC fire codes do not allow more than 4 in a room. The names of all your roommates must be included in the hotel’s system when you check in.
2. Will the hotel charge to my credit card when I make my on-line reservation?
No, all hotel charges will be billed to your credit card when you check out.
3. Can I split my hotel bill with my roommates?
Roommates who wish to split the bill must arrange this at check-in time. You must have both credit card numbers in the hotel’s computer system file. Please don’t forget to do this during check-in.
4. Where do I find my hotel confirmation number?
If you entered your email address on the hotel reservation form, the hotel will send you a confirmation number. If you didn’t leave your email address on their form, then they have no way to send the confirmation number to you.
5. How do I add my roommate(s) name(s) to my reservation?
If your roommate’s name is not listed on your hotel reservation, please email the name(s) of your roommate(s) with your hotel confirmation number to Scott - scottpkramer@gmail.com or Melinda - melinda.padden@gmail.com. They will communicate this with the Alumni Relations Office.
6. Can I get a cheaper hotel rate through booking.com, hotels.com, etc.?
Reservations through these apps will not offer the same benefits as the Class of 1974 group rate. There are additional costs. You must pay the $50 per day for parking plus the $12 facility fee. The Class of 1974 group rate offers free daily parking during your stay.
As of Friday, May 17: Here is the list of our classmates who have already register. Spouses/Guests are not included in this list.
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Donalda Ammons |
Linda Hatrak Cundy |
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Carla Anne Miller |
MJ Bienvenu |
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Chuck Hom |
Richard Leon |
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Valerie Oracion |
Herbold Beverly Greer |
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Thomas Lewensky |
Pamela Wojcik |
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Colette Dumas Walker |
Jim Bishop |
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Terence Lewensky |
Elin Dennis |
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Judy Pleskatcheck Mohan |
Pam Young Holmes |
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Melinda Chapel Padden |
Laura Thomas |
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David Wilcox June |
Rothenberg McMahon |
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Sunny Ho |
Marilyn Jean Smith |
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David Thompson |
Patti Jones Trofimenkoff |
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Lu Warren McComb |
Lemuel A. Watson |
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Pauline Spanbauer |
Jerome Pouliot |
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Harold M. Clapp |
Scott Kramer |
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Judith Blair Kramer |
David Dobrovech |
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Deborah Worek |
Marie Greenstone Lubman |
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Thomas Crowell |
Fern Sklar Reisinger |
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Carolyn Emfinger Hallada |
Michael Reis |
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James Goodwin |
Michael Dunham |
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Wanda Witczak |
Diana Moore |
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Timothy Balfe |
Anna Zuccaro |
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Sheila Scott Lenham |
Arlene Marsh Kuschmider |
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Nancy Lundborg |
Karyn Rosner |
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Lorin Melander |
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We, the Reunion Committee, look forward to see more registrants soon. The more, the merrier!
Below is Treasury Report from Hal Clapp as of May 15, 2024:
$700 Sheila Lenham
$500 Sunny Ho
$400 Barbie Harris
$300 Jackie Kilpatrick $6,322.48
$300 Arlene Kuschmider (donated)
$300 Robin Buckry & his spouse
$250 Lemuel Watson
$200 Judy Kramer
$200 Scott Kramer
$200 Melinda Padden
$200 Cheryl Pivorunas
$200 David Wilcox
$200 Anonymous
$200 Deborah Wright
$200 Ann Zuccaro
$174.74 Jerome Pouliot $2,649.34
$150 Terry Hostin
$100 Donalda Ammons
$100 Harold Clapp
$100 James Goodwin & his spouse
$100 Alan Kanekuni
$100 Terry Kohut
$100 Marie Lubman
$100 Virginia Malzkuhn
$100 JoAnne Markham
$100 Judy Mohan
$100 Guy Vollmar
$100 Ed & Pauline Wood
$74.74 Robert Sogolow
$74 Carol Hallada
$74 Pauline Spanbauer
$50 Daisy Cartwright
$50 Mary Sloan Clark
$50 David Dobrovech
$50 Ursula Tiberio
$50 Colette Walker
$50 Wanda Witzcak
$25 June McMahon
$6,322.40 Total of donatons
$74.74 Robert Sogolow (prior to 2023)
$8,971.80 Balance as of 5/15/24
APRIL 2024 NEWS
To our Gallaudet Alumni Class of 1974,
Soon in about 6 months, we will all get together once again to celebrate our Golden-50th reunion at Gallaudet starting on Wednesday, October 16-20, 2024. We’re looking forward to see our dear friends on campus. You will receive your Registration form around the beginning of May. Be on the lookout for your email.
Thank you for submitting your profiles to memorybook@gally74.org and 3-4 photos of a headshot of yourself and family/favorite activities to
photos@gally74.org. Currently we have a total of 93 profiles submitted. We still need more profiles from you so please send yours if
you haven’t done so. The FINAL deadline is June 15th, 2024. If you need assistance, please contact Judy Kramer at judybkramer4@gmail.com. She will be glad to help you out. Use the profile form from March Newsletter. Our Memory Book editor is working very hard to make such a beautiful Memory Book for you. Again, please do send your profiles as soon as you can. Thank you.
We are very grateful for those who have donated to our Class Fund. It is growing steadily. Thank you very much. This helps us with the funds
we needed.
We, the committee and the co-chairs are looking forward to see you at Gallaudet from October 16-20, 2024. It will be very exciting for you all.
Below is Treasurer Hal Clapp’s report.
Class of 1974 Treasury Report as of 4/17/2024 by Hal Clapp
$500—Sunny Ho
$500—Anonymous
$300—Jackie Kilpatrick
$300—Arlene Kuschmider
$300—Robin Buckry and his spouse Gwen
$250—Lemuel Watson
$200—Barbara Harris
$200—Judy Kramer
$200—Scott Kramer
$200—Melinda Padden
$200—David Wilcox
$200—Anonymous
$200—Deborah Wright
$174.74—Jerome Pouliot
$150—Terry Hostin
$100—Donalda Ammons
$100—Harold Clapp
$100—James Goodwin and his spouse
$100—Alan Kanekuni
$100—Terry Kohut
$100—Marie Lubman
$100—Virginia Malzkuhn
$100—JoAnne Markham
$100—Judy Mohan
$100—Guy Vollmar
$100—Ed and Pauline Wood
$74.74—Robert Sogolow
$74.—Carol Hallada
$74.—Pauline Spanbauer
$50—David Dobrovech
$50—Colette Walker
$25—June McMahon
$74.74—Robert Sogolow (prior to 2023)
Current Balance: $7,971.82 ________________________________________ THANK YOU!
MARCH 2024 NEWS
To Gallaudet Alumni Class of 1974,
The Reunion Committee has been working hard to make our 50th reunion a smashing success. Things are progressing well. It’s going to be a smashing success.
**IMPORTANT: If you have not submitted your profile, please do so as soon as possible. Time is of great essence! I’ve attached a profile below for you to type your answers and send the copy to Memorybook@gally74.org. Also please submit your headshot of yourself and 3-4 photos of family, pets, hobbies or activities and send the copies to Photos@gally74.org.
**Our class of 1974 treasury report shows a small increase of the class funds used for our reunion expenses. We hope for more donations. If you could donate some, that would be much appreciated. Thank you. See Treasury report at the bottom.
**Our 50th class reunion is from Wednesday, October 16th to October 19th, 2024. We will begin with registration at Kellogg Hotel from 10 am to 4 pm. We will kick off with Wine and Cheese night starting at 7 pm. It’s important for you to attend.
**Gallaudet Class of 1974 Reunion Registration Forms will be mailed to you around May 1st this year. Be on the look out for them. Please fill out the information. It will cost $250 per person to register. The hotel form will be included with the registration packet. Only registrants will be able to get the group rate. The group rate is approximately $175 each room.
We certainly hope that all of you could join us at our 50th Class Reunion. This is a precious time for all of us to be together at Gallaudet this October.
Public Relations
Judy Kramer
Here is the profile form for those who have not submitted. Please do this as soon as possible! Thanks. If you need assistance, contact Judy or Scott Kramer at 949-333-0522 (VP) or email us. For your convenience, Print, fill out completely and send Class of '74 Profile form-revised filled to the Committee at memorybook@gally74.org.
FEBRUARY 2024 NEWS
Hi 74ers! It’s about 34 weeks from today before we come together once again at Gallaudet University. Our Alumni Reunion dates are from October 16-19, 2024. It’s an exciting time for all of us to see each other.
*Below on second page is our class treasurer report. This includes all donations to the class fund prior to February 15, 2024. We want you to be aware that these donations will be used to help with reunion expenses. Our goal is to reach at least $7,400.00, but hopefully we can reach $10,000. Your donations are very much appreciated.
*Your check payments should be in Hal Clapp’s name. Write on the memo line:
Donation to Class of 1974 Fund. His address is 505 Paradise Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Or use Zelle payments to hmclapp7@gmail.com.
*So far we have a total of 52 people who have submitted their profiles to our 1974 Memory Book. If you have not submitted your profile, please do so as soon as you can. If you need assistance, contact Scott Kramer at VP: 949-333-0522 or Melinda Padden at Melinda.padden@gmail.com.
Thank you.
*FAQ will be included with the Save the Date Announcement done by Alumni Relations.
1. What are the dates of the Class of 1974’s 50th Anniversary Reunion?
October 16-19, 2024
2. When will we get the Registration form?
The information is coming soon. Approximately mid-Spring.
3. How much will it cost?
We’re currently calculating the costs. This will depend on how much we earn in our class fund. The average reunion registration costs are between $250 and $265.
4. How much will an overnight stay at the Kellogg Conference Center cost per night?
The group rate cost is approximately $175.
5. Can I make my registration with Kellogg Conference Center now?
No, you must complete your registration form first. The hotel form will be included with the registration packet. Only registrants will be able to get the group rate.
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Class of 1974 Treasury Report
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$500 |
Anonymous |
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$300 |
Arlene Kuschmider |
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$300 |
Robin Buckry |
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$250 |
Lemuel Watson |
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$200 |
Deborah Wright |
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$100 |
Donalda Ammons |
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$100 |
Harold Clapp |
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$100 |
Terry Kohut |
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$100 |
Judy Kramer |
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$100 |
Scott Kramer |
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$100 |
Marie Lubman |
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$100 |
JoAnne Markham |
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$100 |
Judy Mohan |
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$100 |
Melinda Padden |
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$100 |
Anonymous |
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$74.74 |
Robert Sogolow |
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$74 |
Pauline Spanbauer |
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$50 |
David Dobrovech |
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$25 |
June McMahon |
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$25 |
Colette Walker |
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$2,798.74 |
Total of donations |
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$74.74 |
Robert Sogolow (prior to 2023) |
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$5,448.08 |
Balance as of Balance as of 2/14/24 |
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JANUARY 2024 NEWS
Happy New Year! In about 9 months, the Gallaudet Class of 1974 will meet once again and receive the special 50-year medallion. We hope you can come and celebrate with us during our 50th reunion.
***Profiles for our Memory book are past due, but it’s not too late. We still welcome them. So please send your information to memorybook@gally74.org and also send your photos to photos@gally74.org. Tell our editor Donalda Ammons about your preference to receive a memory book or e-book. The next due date to turn in your profiles is February 20, 2024.
**Our class treasurer Hal Clapp’s 2023 donation report shows that we are a bit less than halfway to goal. The additional funds will help keep the registration costs reasonable. Send money to hmclapp7@gmail.com through Zelle. Below is Hal Clapp’s fund 2023 report.
**If you have some photos from your Junior year, post them on Facebook and also send copies to photos@gally74.org.
*Save the Date announcement from Gallaudet will be coming up in February. It will include the reunion information.
***If you bump into a 74er, tell him/her about our 50th reunion. If he/she isn’t getting emails from us, get his/her current contact information and we will update it. We want to include everyone (74er) as much as possible. Please spread the news to other 74ers. Your help is much appreciated. Thank you so much.
For your convenience, Print, fill out completely and send Class of '74 Profile form-revised filled to the Committee at memorybook@gally74.org.
Our sincere thanks to all the donors! Your donation is greatly appreciated.
Class of 1974 Treasury Report
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$500 |
Anonymous |
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$300 |
Arlene Kuschmider |
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$100 |
Donalda Ammons |
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$100 |
Harold Clapp |
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$100 |
Terry Kohut |
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$100 |
Judy Kramer |
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$100 |
Scott Kramer |
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$100 |
Marie Lubman |
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$100 |
JoAnne Markham |
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$100 |
Judy Mohan |
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$100 |
Melinda Padden |
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$100 |
Anonymous |
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$100 |
Deborah Wright |
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$74 |
Pauline Spanbauer |
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$25 |
June McMahon |
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$25 |
Colette Walker |
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$2,024.00 |
Total of donations |
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$4,673.34 |
Balance as of 1/21/24 |
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Judy Kramer
Public Relations
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Gallaudet Class of 1974 Reunion News
October 29, 2023
We, the class of 1974 reunion committee hope that all is well with you. Our 1974 reunion is ONE year from today! The date will be determined shortly.
Recently from October 18-22 our co-chairs, Scott and Melinda and some committee members, Roman Kazragis, Anna Zuccaro, Hal Clapp, Brenda Pickering, Arlene Kushmider, and Vicki Lowen went to Gallaudet University’s Homecoming. They all stayed at Kellogg center and they volunteered to help the class of 1973’s Golden Anniversary reunion all weekend. We want to recognize our other classmates: Brian Brizendine, June McMahon and Colette Walker who also volunteered for Alumni Relations. Melinda and Scott’s team enjoyed themselves and they have a better insight on what to plan for our 50th Golden reunion at Gallaudet in October 2024. They already have some wonderful and exciting ideas stewing. It’s going to be fun for everyone.
Melinda Padden and Scott Kramer want to tell you all that this is a once in your lifetime opportunity to meet your old friends, enjoy the activities around the campus, and to receive the Gold Medallion from Gallaudet. They guarantee that you will have a wonderful time at Gallaudet.
There are many new changes and upgraded buildings in Washington DC. The city is becoming more user friendly for us such as Union Market, H Street, Trader Joe’s, REI and many more. Gallaudet also has beautified the campus with a new football field and other buildings.
We hope that you plan to come to Gallaudet in October 2024. This is your Golden opportunity to receive a gold medallion and to see your old friends.
Judy Kramer
Public Relations
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Profile Form for Class of 1974
Hi Class of 1974- Know what? Time is getting closer for our 50th class reunion at Gallaudet next year in October 2024. So, we have a lot of good things coming up.
One of the things we must do is to create a memory book. I have accepted to be your editor and I am excited! Judy Pleskatcheck Mohan has graciously agreed to assist me for this endeavor.
Attached are two forms: Fill Out Form and Sample Form Copy. The first one is the blank one which you shall fill out and send back to me at memorybook@gally74.org. The second form is only a sample copy for you to see what and how to fill out. Send by January 15, 2024.
There is another thing that we need to decide- would you want to have a hard copy of the Memory Book or just get an electronic copy such as in PDF? Which would you prefer?
Donalda "Ducky"
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Currently the co-chairs of 1974 reunion (Melinda and Scott) and the committees are making great plans for our reunion in October 2024. Currently we are looking for PICTURES that you may have during our Gallaudet days. If you do, please post them through Facebook using “Gallaudet University Alumni Class of 1974-Green and Gold” OR if you don’t have Facebook, please send photos to “gallyclass74.reunion@gmail.com". These photos can be transferred to our Facebook page as well as our webpage. Thank you very much.
From now to March 2023: send your pictures of our PREP year as soon as possible.
Pictures of your FRESHMAN year (1970-1971), send them from April to June 2023
Pictures of your SOPHOMORE year (1971-1972), send them from July to September 2023.
Pictures of your JUNIOR year (1972-1973), send them from October to December 2023.
Pictures of your SENIOR year (1973-1974), send them from January to March 2024
Thank you very much.
Judy Kramer
Public Relations
The Storybook of Our Sophomore Year Photos
Thanks to Melinda Chapel Padden & Virginia Weiner Malzkuhn!!!
The Storybook of Our Freshman Year Photos
The Storybook of Our Prep Year Photos
Thanks to Rob Buckry!!!
Happy New Year 2023
We, the Gallaudet Class of 1974 Reunion committee, want to wish you all a very happy and healthy new year!
We want to stay connected and to keep you informed of our exciting plans for our 50th year reunion.
Take a look at the list below.
*Facebook: Gallaudet University Alumni Class of 1974 Green & Gold.
Also look up “Chatty 74ers” and join the chat among other 74ers.
Come and join the group.
*If you don’t have Facebook, please let us know the best way to communicate with you.
*If you have questions, please contact Melinda or Scott at Gallyclass74.Reunion@gmail.com.
We are looking forward to a terrific gathering in October 2024. That’s about 1 year 9 months and 16 days (656 days) from Jan 1, 2023.
Keep in touch! Happy New Year!
Public relations:
Judy Kramer