The Partner Post - Mba Tuck Dartmouth

The Partner Post
Serving the Students and Families of the Tuck School of Business May 2008 Edition
In This Issue
1- Appreciation from Our President
2- Club Activities
3- Farewell Brunch, Charity Race
4- Tiny Tuckies
5- Blood Drive, Auction results, TP Pics
6- Pilates Workout, International Thanks
7- Advice from the TP'08s
8- Tuck India Business Conference
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A Million Thanks
It is bittersweet to be writing this letter, knowing
that it will be in the final edition of the Partner Post for
the 2007-2008 school year. I am overjoyed to have led
such an amazing group of people, and yet I know that
many of you will not be returning in the Fall. I
want to take this opportunity to thank all of you
for making this year such a welcoming,
memorable experience for me.
To the Tuck Partner Board: thank you for your
9- May Calendar
enthusiasm and energy. Without your dedication to this
10- Tiny Tuckies Coloring Page
organization, frankly, there would be no organization.
The creativity and individuality you put into each and
every club, committee event, and TP publication brought the Tuck Partners group to new heights. Next
year’s Board has large shoes to fill.
A special thanks to the TP’08 members of the Board who stuck with us for each and every
meeting this year. Your wisdom and experience was a huge help to us all.
To Katie Flint and Hana Massecar: Thank you for your patience as I learned the innerworkings
of Tuck and Tuck Partners this year. At no point did you ever make me feel like my multiple
e-mails each week were excessive (even though I know they were).
To Christie St. John: Thank you for your sense of humor and smile. Thank you for taking the
time to listen to me about what I believed Tuck Partners needed from Admissions, and for having the
confidence to let me dive head first into my crazy ideas.
To Cameron Steese: Thank you for your support in the creation of the Prospective Visitor
Program (still looking for a better name). I realize this program added more work to your already busy
job, and I truly appreciate your help.
To Amy Harman Burkart: Thank you for being you: a little bit zany (like me), incredibly
honest, and bursting with an enormous heart. Thank you for being my friend from the beginning, even
when everyone was pretty much a stranger. That first walk we took meant the world to me, as have the
many walks and teas that followed. I could not have led this organization without you.
For those TP'09s returning to Tuck next fall, I look forward to many more
exciting times (when we get to enjoy the events without doing all the work )! To
the TP’08s, you will be missed, and we all wish you luck and happiness.
Wherever you are this summer, I hope you have an amazing time! See you in the Fall,
Meredith Magee Donnelly,TP'09
Tuck Partners Chairperson
tuck.partners.club@dartmouth.edu

Gourmet Club
by Mara Caruso
mara.caruso@dartmouth.edu
Sunday, May 11, 6:30pm at Katie
Riolo's Home
This will be our last meeting
of the year, so we'd love to
have a good turnout. We
particularly hope that the
second-years can find time
to attend!
Our theme for May will be
“The Best of Gourmet Club,” so
please bring your favorite foods and
recipes that you've learned over the
past year with the club.
See you then at 299 Mount
Support Rd, Unit 14, in Lebanon.
. . . May Activities . . .
French Conversation Group
by Anne Lattenist
anne_lattenist@hotmail.com
Are you interested in practicing and improving
your French language skills?
Try out our new French Conversation Group!
Beginner:
Mondays, 4 to 5pm at the SCC
Intermediate:
Thursdays, 5 to 6pm at Tuck's Danziger Room
Advanced:
Tuesdays, 5:30pm at Tuck's Danziger Room
Thanks to all the participants who make
the FCG a wonderful experience!
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Book Club
by Catherine Earp
cdearp@aol.com
Thursday, May 8, 6pm@ The Orient
Restauraunt in Hanover
We will be discussing Jung Chang's novel,
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China.
Bursting with drama, heartbreak, and
horror, this extraordinary family portrait
mirrors the turbulence of China through the
20 th century. Please note: due to the need to
make a reservation at the restaurant, please
RSVP for this event to Catherine at cdearp@aol.com.
Coming in June
Nineteen Minutes by local author Jodi Picoult.
Knit & Stitch Club
by Charlotte Rowe
charlotte@charlottekendrick.com
Bring your own craft, pick one of
our projects, or just come to mingle with
the crowd. We hope to see you there!
Monday, May 5, 8pm at Scotty Harris's
Apt
24 School Street, #11, is in the
same stairwell as Liz's apartment. Just
head to the top of the stairs.
Monday, May 19, 8pm at Nicola
Lodge's Apt
24 School Street, #15, is across
from Scotty's apartment.

Let's Luau!
Congratulations to the TP'08s who are leaving Tuck behind for
great new experiences in the wide world!
We will miss you, and we hope that you will join together with the TP'09s
at a farewell brunch in your honor.
You are cordially invited to our Hawaiian Luau Brunch, which will take place on
Sunday, May 18, from 11am to 1:30pm in the Tuck Courtyard
Both first and second year partners
(and the Tiny Tuckies who go along with them)
are welcome to attend.
To lend a hand, bring a dish, or learn more, contact Vineeta Rajdev at vineeta.rajdev@gmail.com.
Tuck Run for the Kids
By Lauren Fraser
Run for the Kids is an annual Tuck charity road race to support local charities, including
Upper Valley Child & Family Services David's House
The Children's Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD).
Please join us on Saturday, May 10, at Tuck Circle
where we will hold a 1K Kid's Run, a 5K, and a 10K race around Hanover.
Registration begins at 8am Races start at 9am
We would love to have all the Tuck Partners and Tiny Tuckies participate or help as race monitors!
And remember to join us after the races for
a tasty barbecue, fun games, and a visit to the Harpoon beer tent.
To pre-register, donate to our charities, or learn more, please check our web site at:
http://mba.tuck.dartmouth.edu/pages/clubs/run4kids
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. . . Tiny Tuckies . . .
May Playgroups
By Catherine Earp
Are you staying in the Upper Valley area
through the summer? Great! The Tiny Tuckies will
continue to meet weekly, every Wednesday at
3:30pm. We plan to explore some Hanover hot-spots
for kiddies, so make sure to read your Tiny Tuckies
e-mail to join in the fun!
Wednesday, May 7, 3:30pm at Norwich Park
This playground is ideal for playing and
picnicking. Head down Main Street Norwich and
take a left on the street after the inn.
Wednesday, May 14, 3:30pm at Dartmouth Green
We'll stake a claim on the green, so just bring
along some balls, goodies, and toys for our
tots. Let your students know about the plan
and maybe they'll have time to join in the fun!
Wednesday, May 21, 3:30pm at Ray School
Looking for some playground variety? Try
out the Ray School play equipment with us.
Wednesday, May 28, 3:30pm at Sachem
Playground
Sunshine and friends add up to a perfect
afternoon. See you there!
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Potluck Picnic
Gather your family for a pleasant evening
in the New Hampshire countryside,
complete with a pond, an old dairy barn,
and an 1814 farmhouse.
Saturday, May 24, at 5pm
Please bring a tasty dish to share with the
Tiny Tuckies and their parents,
as well as a picnic blanket.
Wading apparel and outdoor toys
for the kids are optional.
The Soelberg Home
11 Baker Hill Rd, Lyme Center
Take Route 10 north from Hanover,
passing through the town of Lyme.
When the road forks after
the Lyme Country Store,
veer right onto Dorchester Rd.
After about 1.8 miles,
turn right onto Baker Hill Road.
Number 11 is the first house on the left.

The Tuck/DHMC Blood Drive kick-off commences
Thursday, May 1,
at the Tuck Annual Giving & Tuck/DHMC Blood Drive Tuck Tails.
Gather your friends and head to the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
to donate blood on behalf of the Tuck Community.
The inaugural Tuck/DHMC Blood Drive will take place
the week of May 5 through May 9
Everyone is a winner when you donate to save a life!
Just e-mail DHMC.blood.program@hitchcock.org or call 603-653-3775 to make an appointment.
If you are unable to donate, you can still be a winner by volunteering to help the cause:
we need drivers to help transport students to DHMC and volunteers to man the tables at Tuck.
Please e-mail Chelsey Hood at cjhood4@gmail.com for volunteer information.
All participants benefit by feeling great, plus receiving gifts of goodies and t-shirts!
Tuck GIVES
a Grand Success
Many thanks to all who
generously donated time, energy,
and funds to the annual Tuck
GIVES charity auction. Due to
your kind generosity, we were able
to raise over $23,000 in the silent
auction and $39,000 in the live
acution!
All proceeds will be used to
assist students working for nonprofit
organizations this summer,
with any extra funds saved for
students in years to come.
Thank you to everyone, and
good luck to all our summer
interns!
Take a moment, raise awareness, donate and save a life.
First year partners at Mount Cardigan
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Pilates
by Catherine Earp
Let's continue our Tuesday night meetings
through the month of May.
Join me at
8pm in Buchanan on
Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20, and 26.
For those of you who plan to
stay in the area this summer,
I will be available
to take a few private clients.
If you find yourself in need of
answers or inspiration,
please e-mail me at cdearp@aol.com.
International
By Marie Van Nuffel
marievannuffel@yahoo.com
The Cook & Learn events of April 8 th and 9 th
were a huge success! Partners and students alike
spent an evening cooking ethnic meals originating
from France, India, Brazil, Belgium, the UK, and the
USA. Chatting about their host's culture and culinary
habits while in the kitchen, the participants had the
chance to enjoy a delicious meal, to meet up with old
friends, and to make new acquaintances.
I am so pleased that this final activity of the
International Committee for this school year was such
a hit. With the year coming to a close, I would like to
take the opportunity to thank all the committee
members who made the activities we organized a
success every time:
Claire, Pei-Yin, Severine,
Shweta, and Swathi.
Thanks girls, you really rocked!
We're already looking forward to seeing
everyone again in September to welcome the TP'10s.
Have a wonderful summer!
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Second-Years Speak Up
By Carolyn Gasser
Amidst packing, buying houses, securing jobs, and planning the next phase of their lives, a few
second-year Tuck partners agreed to share some thoughts and advice with all who will remain another
year in the Upper Valley.
When asked what she enjoyed most about her Tuck experience, Jessica Christ expressed the
sentiments of many partners: "I have loved meeting so many great people. Tuck seems to attract really
social people who enjoy being a part of a community. People here are just nice to each other. I'll look
back and have very happy memories of time spent with Tuck friends."
Irene Delbosco says she learned a lot from Tuck's diverse community, especially that there are
people worth knowing and meeting everywhere. "It is worth it to make the effort to open your heart to
new communities. Even if it's hard — especially in a different language — it is also very refreshing."
Irene adds that her children have also benefitted from their experience as Tiny Tuckies.
Not only did living at Sachem expose them to other children "from so many different
places, with different languages," but their father was also able to spend more time
with them as a student than he ever could as a full-time employee.
Kelly Morgan agrees that being able to spend more time with her daughter is a
great perk of life as a Tuck partner. "I worked long hours before coming to Tuck and decided to take a
little break from the fast-paced lifestyle when we moved here with our five-week-old baby.” She is
pleased that moving from a full-time job in San Antonio gave her the opportunity to spend more time
with her daughter.
When asked if he had any advice for the TP '09s, Ryan Waldron suggests, "Just try to do as
many outdoor activities as possible. There are so many great things to do! Just get involved, go hike
somewhere, or get a group to go skiing at Stowe.” He emphasizes the advantages of the Upper Valley
lifestyle and the importance of enjoying them while the opportunity is available.
Upon first arriving in Hanover, Katie Kindred, a self-proclaimed "compulsive list-maker,"
wrote down all the things she wanted to do during her two years in New Hampshire. Her
list included things like: shop for antiques "in a sleepy New England town"; see a battle
reenactment on Lexington and Concord; sail on Lake Winnipesauke; cheer on the
runners at the Boston marathon; and visit Montreal, Quebec City, and New York City.
Katie proudly says she has accomplished most of her list and hopes to complete it before
Kelly also made a list, which improving her cooking skills as wells as finding a way to
return to the workforce. This last she was able to accomplish by working for a Tuck professor and, as
a result, she has decided to obtain a Masters Degree in Education.
To anyone who hasn't made a list or hasn't accomplished all they intended, Jessica says, "Don't
be too hard on yourself if you didn't do everything on your list. I'm sure if you didn't, it was because
you were too busy doing other things — the things you couldn't possibly anticipate or list ahead of
time."
Kelly agrees and adds, "For many of us, the end of the second year brings excitement
about returning to a life that includes a steady income. But with that income comes the loss
of free time. Take advantage of the slower-paced life here in the Upper Valley and spend
time with the friends you've made at Tuck."
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India Comes to the Upper Valley
By Shabduli Purav
Gain an understanding of the “India Opportunity”
and get a taste of Indian Cuisine and Culture:
Mark your calendars for May 9, 2008.
India: a mosaic of opportunities and challenges. In the recent past India's economy
has been on an ever-increasing growth curve with positive indicators, including a stable eight
percent annual growth, rising foreign exchange reserves, a booming capital market, and rapidly
expanding FDI inflows. India has emerged as the second fastest growing major economy in the
world.
We all have heard this stellar success story, but India's business opportunities and challenges still
remain a mystery. Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, which has been at the forefront of addressing the
rising pre-eminence of India in global business, brings the second edition of the Tuck India Business
Conference on May 9, 2008. The conference is a forum for business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals,
economists, investors, students, and the Upper Valley community to share ideas and learn about the
opportunities presented by India's phenomenal growth.
The conference will feature eminent personalities, including Ron Somers, President of the United
States-India Business Council, who will deliver the inaugural address. The keynote address will be delivered
by Arun K. Nanda, Executive Director & President of one of the world's largest tractor companies, Mahindra
& Mahindra Limited. Very recently, Mr. Nanda was awarded 'Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur' (Knight of
the Legion of Honor) by the President of the French Republic.
Panel One — Growth beyond I.T. and Outsourcing: Mapping India's Future
India, synonymous with strategic off-shoring until recently, has gradually grown into a market in its
own right. There are also some roadblocks in the path of sustaining this rapid growth. This panel will address
such opportunities and challenges across different segments of the India economy. The discussion will feature
distinguished panelists such as accomplished Tuck alumni Chip Greene T'92 (Partner, Mumbai Office Head,
The Parthenon Group) and H. J. Markley T'74 (Executive Vice President, John Deere).
Panel Two — Looking Outwards: India's Progression in the New World Order
In 2006, foreign acquisitions by Indian companies totaled $23 billion, more than five times the total in
2005 and approximately 20 times the total in 2000! A prime example is Tata's acquisition of Jaguar and Land
Rover. This panel will explore the trends in flows of capital to and from India. The panelists include senior
executives such as Matt Russell, MD, of Deutsche Bank.
Lunchtime Chat:
Immerse yourself in Indian culture in the company of Lutz Goedde, T'97, Deputy Director of Global
Development of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In keeping with the spirit of the conference,
attendees will be treated to delicious spread of Indian dishes.
Grand Finale:
The conference will conclude with an Indian musical event providing a glimpse into India's
rich culture. The featured artist is Prasanna from Berklee College of Music in Boston. Prasanna is
a world-renowned guitarist and composer of Jazz/World and Indian Classical fusion music.
Visit our web site for more information: http://mba.tuck.dartmouth.edu/indiaforum/
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2008
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Tuck MBA
World Cup
5
Cinco de
Mayo
Knit & Stitch:
8pm@ Scotty
Harris's Apt
Tuck DHMC
Blood Drive
11 12
TP Full Board
Dinner:
6:45@
18
Farewell
Brunch:
11am@ Tuck
Courtyard
25
Gourmet:
6:30pm@
TP Full Board
Meeting:
7:30pm@
Rosenwald
19
Knit & Stitch:
8pm@ Nicola
Lodge's Apt
26
Memorial
Day
T'08
Disorientation
Begins
6
Pilates:
8pm@
Buchanan
13
Pilates:
8pm@
Buchanan
20
Pilates:
8pm@
Buchanan
27
Pilates:
8pm@
Buchanan
7
TT Playgroup:
3:30pm@
Norwich Park
14
TT Playgroup:
3:30pm@
Dartmouth
Green
21
TT Playgroup:
3:30pm@ The
Ray School
28
TT Playgroup:
3:30pm@
Sachem
Playground
9
1
Tuck Tails:
5pm @ Stell
Hall
Tuck/DHMC
Blood Drive:
7pm@ Stell
Hall
8
Book Club:
6pm@ Orient
Restaurant
15
Talent Show:
@ Cook
Auditorium
2 3
Tuck MBA
World Cup
9
American
Cancer Society
Relay for Life
Tuck India
Business
Conference
16
Lundy Golf
Tournament
Frosty Jester
22 23 24
T Puppies:
11am@ TBA
TT Cinco de
Mayo Party:
2-5pm@
Upper Valley
Events Center
10
Road Rally
Tuck Run for
the Kids:
9am@ Tuck
Circle
T Puppies:
11am@ TBA
17
T Puppies:
11am@ TBA
Spring Formal
@ Quechee
Club
T Puppies:
11am@ TBA
29 30
TT Potluck:
5pm@
Melanie
Soelberg's
Home
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Happy Mother's Day!
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