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<strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
OF MINNESOTA<br />
2009 Charles F. Lennon, Jr. Award Recipient<br />
BIMONTHLY NEWSLETTER JULY <strong>2012</strong><br />
Scholarship Challenge Golf Sets a New Record!<br />
Despite the hot and humid conditions, Troy Burne golf course was in immaculate condition<br />
for the nearly 110 alumni (from every decade from the 1940’s through the 2000’s) and<br />
friends who gathered on June 27 th for the 20 th Annual Scholarship Challenge Golf<br />
Tournament. Everyone had a great time regardless <strong>of</strong> how well they did on the course. The<br />
Tournament set a new record, raising over $14,000 for the <strong>Club</strong>’s Page Scholarship Fund!<br />
Thanks to the generosity <strong>of</strong> the sponsors, patrons, and golfers, the <strong>Club</strong> is able to provide<br />
Page Scholarships to eight students for <strong>2012</strong>-2013.<br />
There were contests for great prizes on nearly every hole. Every golfer walked away with a<br />
door prize. The silent auction and raffle included an amazing array <strong>of</strong> prizes including an<br />
ND home football game weekend package, ND-Michigan tickets, MN Swarm season tickets,<br />
and Vikings and Twins tickets.<br />
ND-alum and current Denver Bronco Ryan Harris served as the Tournament’s celebrity host.<br />
Ryan was joined by ND football alums Mark Levoir and Marcus Freeman and former MLS<br />
and U.S. National Soccer player Tony Sanneh. Ryan, Marcus, and Tony played holes with<br />
different groups and were available for pictures. After the dinner, Ryan and Mark, along with<br />
emcee Pete Bercich, participated in a Q&A panel session during which they fielded<br />
questions from the assembled diners.<br />
The post-tournament activities included a social hour, dinner, the aforementioned Q&A<br />
session, announcement <strong>of</strong> the scholarship funds raised, introduction <strong>of</strong> the Page Scholars in<br />
attendance, and presentation <strong>of</strong> Tournament awards. A big thank you to:<br />
Tournament Sponsor Pro Sponsor<br />
Mark Your Calendars!<br />
The <strong>Club</strong> has many upcoming<br />
events you won’t want to miss!<br />
ND Women Connect<br />
Family Playdate: Sat., <strong>July</strong> 14 th<br />
Book <strong>Club</strong>: Wed., <strong>August</strong> 1 st<br />
Service: Sat., <strong>August</strong> 18 th<br />
Annual Brunch: Sat., Nov. 10 th<br />
Young Alumni<br />
Summer in the City: <strong>July</strong> 13-15 th<br />
Canterbury Downs: Sat., <strong>July</strong> 21 st<br />
Pedal Pub: Sat., Aug. 11 th<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Twins Outing: Wed., <strong>July</strong> 18 th<br />
Summer Social Hours – Thursdays!<br />
<strong>August</strong> 16 th at Kieran’s Irish Pub.<br />
Hearts and Hammers Event:<br />
Sat., September 22 nd<br />
For more info about these events and<br />
many others, visit www.ndmn.org<br />
And a thank you to ALL sponsors on page 5. (continued on page 5)<br />
UND Night <strong>2012</strong> - Speaker Dennis Brown (University Chief Spokesperson)<br />
The historic James J. Hill Mansion in St. Paul was the setting for <strong>2012</strong> Universal <strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong> Night<br />
featuring Dennis Brown, Assistant Vice President for Public Information and Communications.<br />
Over 60 <strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong> Alumni and friends were on hand on Wednesday, May 23 rd , to celebrate this annual<br />
event in a classic new setting. The James Hill House <strong>of</strong>fered a unique venue to welcome Mr. Brown.<br />
Following a private reception for <strong>Club</strong> Patrons in the Grand Hallway <strong>of</strong> the mansion, mass was held in the<br />
Music Room with Fr. Joe Radde presiding. A cocktail reception followed, where alumni, students, families<br />
and friends reconnected and socialized, many <strong>of</strong> whom participated in guided tour <strong>of</strong> the building. A<br />
delicious chicken dinner was served in the Drawing Room, with a scenic backdrop looking down on the<br />
city <strong>of</strong> St. Paul and the river. (continued on page 5)
NEW CLUB OFFICERS ELECTED<br />
As <strong>of</strong> <strong>July</strong> 1 st , the new club <strong>of</strong>ficers will be:<br />
President: Paul Reuvers (’88)<br />
Vice-President: Caitlin Piller (’07)<br />
Treasurer: Kristin Koch (’04)<br />
Thanks to our outgoing club president – Tim<br />
O’Neill – for his leadership, his enthusiasm and<br />
his dedication to the club!<br />
CAMARADERIE<br />
GOLDEN DOMERS<br />
Monthly Luncheons<br />
Join fellow MN Golden Domers for lunch – alums <strong>of</strong> all ages<br />
are welcome!<br />
Date: Monday, <strong>August</strong> 6 th<br />
(1 st Monday <strong>of</strong> each month)<br />
Time: 11:30 am<br />
Location: The Lexington Restaurant<br />
1096 Grand Avenue, St. Paul 55105<br />
651-222-5878<br />
Questions: Contact Leo Collins at goldendomers@ndmn.org<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Membership Drive<br />
DONATION Lottery Winner!<br />
<strong>Club</strong> member, Ron Leung (’80), won the “DONATION”<br />
lottery for all <strong>Club</strong> members who donated funds to one <strong>of</strong> four<br />
<strong>Club</strong> projects – MN Scholarship Fund, Page Scholarship<br />
Fund, Summer Service Learning Program and/or Excellence<br />
in Teaching Conference.. He will receive two tickets to the<br />
ND vs. Michigan game on 9/22/12! Congratulations!<br />
TWINS VS. BALTIMORE<br />
at Target Field<br />
Wednesday, <strong>July</strong> 18 th<br />
The <strong>Club</strong> is excited to have +150 tickets reserved in Target<br />
Field on Wednesday, <strong>July</strong> 18 th .<br />
For the cost <strong>of</strong> $25.00, club members (and current students)<br />
will receive a ticket to the game and free appetizers at a pregame<br />
“tailgate” social hour at O’Donovan’s. Note: The cost<br />
for non-dues paying members is $30.00/ticket.<br />
The event sold out last year, so buy your tickets now! You<br />
can buy your tickets on-line at: www.ndmn.org<br />
COME CHEER ON THE IRISH!<br />
Join Fellow Alumni at <strong>Club</strong> Gamewatches<br />
The club is in the process <strong>of</strong> finalizing its game watch plans<br />
for the Fall. Please watch the website and club emails and<br />
plan to cheer on the Irish with us!<br />
Questions can be directed to gamewatch@ndmn.org<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Irish Football Kick<strong>of</strong>fs<br />
Sept. 1 Navy 9:00 a.m. ET<br />
Sept. 8 PURDUE 3:30 p.m. ET<br />
Sept. 15 at Michigan State 8:00 p.m. ET<br />
Sept. 22 MICHIGAN 7:30 p.m. ET<br />
Oct. 6 MIAMI 7:30 p.m. ET<br />
Oct. 13 STANFORD 3:30 p.m. ET<br />
Oct. 20 BYU 3:30 p.m. ET<br />
Oct. 27 at Oklahoma TBA<br />
Nov. 3 PITTSBURGH 3:30 p.m. ET<br />
Nov. 10 at Boston College TBA<br />
Nov. 17 WAKE FOREST 3:30 p.m. ET<br />
Nov. 24 at USC TBA<br />
Did You Know? The club <strong>of</strong>fers a Message Board on its<br />
website (www.ndmn.org). There is a bulletin board dedicated<br />
to the exchange <strong>of</strong> football tickets – <strong>2012</strong> Football Ticket<br />
Exchange. Make sure to check it out!<br />
ND WOMEN CONNECT<br />
Margaret Cronin ('93) and Angie North ('95) are your cochairs<br />
for the Twin Cities Chapter. We would love to create<br />
new NDWC events as well as leverage our presence at<br />
existing club activities. We are always looking for additional<br />
women to lead these initiatives, or pursue their own ideas.<br />
Contact us at women@ndmn.org.<br />
Our next planned events include:<br />
FAMILY PLAYDATE<br />
Let's gather the kids and come together as families! Any<br />
moms, dads and kids from the <strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong> family are<br />
welcome to join us at this <strong>July</strong> gathering. Start your<br />
Saturday morning with a park playdate, and continue your<br />
afternoon enjoying the sights <strong>of</strong> Lake Harriet and Linden<br />
Hills. Linden Hills Park includes a tot lot, playground, wading<br />
pool, restrooms, and plenty <strong>of</strong> open space to run around.<br />
Date: Saturday <strong>July</strong> 14th (rain date Saturday<br />
<strong>July</strong> 21st)<br />
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm<br />
Location: Linden Hills Park<br />
3100 43rd Street West (43rd & Xerxes)<br />
Minneapolis, MN 55410<br />
RSVP: women@ndmn.org
If there is a need to reschedule due to weather we will email<br />
you. If you can't make it, but would still love to meet other<br />
ND families, email your interest and we can connect through<br />
additional gatherings.<br />
Details: <strong>Club</strong> will provide c<strong>of</strong>fee, juice and some<br />
family-friendly snacks. Look for an ND<br />
flag! Bring swimsuits and towels for the<br />
wading pool and outdoor games to share.<br />
BOOK CLUB<br />
Book <strong>Club</strong> continues to grow and meet on the first Wednesday<br />
<strong>of</strong> even-numbered months. If you would like to join the email<br />
distribution list, contact Angie North at women@ndmn.org.<br />
Book: "The Madonnas <strong>of</strong> Leningrad”<br />
by Debra Dean<br />
Date: Wednesday <strong>August</strong> 1st<br />
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm<br />
Location: Sunstreet Breads (located just one block<br />
west <strong>of</strong> 35W at 46th Street)<br />
4600 Nicollet Avenue North<br />
Minneapolis, MN 55419<br />
RSVP: women@ndmn.org<br />
Details: We will be choosing our next 3-4 books at<br />
the <strong>August</strong> meeting. Bring some ideas,<br />
fiction and non-fiction alike!<br />
SERVICE<br />
Join us in <strong>August</strong> at Feed My Starving Children and help<br />
create community through service – all alumni, friends and<br />
family are welcome!<br />
Date: Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 18 th<br />
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am<br />
Location: Eagan Location<br />
To Volunteer: Contact Bridget Zappa at 612.743.5642 or<br />
bczappa@ndmn.org<br />
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING<br />
We will be organizing a Networking Event tentatively planned<br />
for September. If you would like to participate in organizing<br />
this event, contact Margaret Cronin or Jennifer Geelan<br />
(jgeelan@zelle.com). We welcome your ideas about<br />
interesting topics and networking strategies for our<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional alum.<br />
ANNUAL BRUNCH: SAVE THE DATE<br />
Saturday November 10th<br />
Our ND Women Connect Annual Brunch will be held this<br />
year on Saturday November 10th, organized by Angie North<br />
and Michelle Burke. With fashion as a recurring theme for the<br />
year, we will encourage ND Women to wear old t-shirts from<br />
their "era" at ND. We will also celebrate 40 Years <strong>of</strong><br />
Coeducation!!<br />
CONNECTING WITH THE NATIONAL CHAPTER<br />
To ensure that you receive any NDWC National Chapter<br />
communications, check that your email information<br />
on my<strong>Notre</strong><strong>Dame</strong>.nd.edu is correct.<br />
Find and Like "ND Women Connect National Chapter"<br />
on Facebook.<br />
Join the LinkedIn Group "ND Women Connect<br />
National."<br />
Read about the National Chapter<br />
at womenconnect.alumni.nd.edu<br />
YOUNG ALUMS<br />
Young Alums! Come experience Canterbury Downs,<br />
Minnesota's premier live horse racing entertainment<br />
destination, with the club on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Saturday, <strong>July</strong><br />
21st for extreme race day! The races feature live camel and<br />
ostrich racing, as well as horse racing! Transportation to/from<br />
will be provided by the club from uptown and downtown. See<br />
the club website for more details and to purchase your tickets!<br />
This event is open to ALL club members!<br />
Also, mark your calendars for Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 11 at<br />
10am...the Young Alums will be touring Minneapolis in style<br />
on our first ever ND MN Pedal Pub! What better way to start<br />
a summer weekend than staying hydrated and getting a<br />
workout with your fellow alumni? More details to come on the<br />
Website!<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
HEARTS AND HAMMERS<br />
Fall Program Day<br />
Saturday, September 22 nd<br />
Thanks are in Order!! Thank you to everyone who<br />
volunteered for the Hearts & Hammers Spring Program Day<br />
on June 2 nd . Over 30 ND alums worked to improve the home<br />
<strong>of</strong> a Twin Cities neighbor. It was a great way to honor Fr.<br />
Ted's birthday and a great reason to get together.<br />
If you enjoyed the Spring Day or if you couldn’t make it,<br />
please consider participating in the Fall event….<br />
Please join fellow alums, friends and children on Saturday,<br />
September 22 nd (before the Michigan game) for Hearts &<br />
Hammers Fall Program Day.<br />
Hearts & Hammers, a local non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization<br />
(www.heartsandhammers.org), helps homeowners facing<br />
financial difficulties who are unable to maintain the exterior<br />
upkeep <strong>of</strong> their homes. Volunteers will help paint, landscape,<br />
and do other minor exterior repairs. Technical skills are not<br />
necessary.<br />
How to volunteer?<br />
E-mail Mike Anderson at hh@ndmn.org if you are able to<br />
make a one-day commitment to the ND team on Saturday,<br />
September 22, <strong>2012</strong>. Please note: Children over age 13 are<br />
welcome to participate with a parental waiver.
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN<br />
<strong>August</strong> 18, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Join us in <strong>August</strong> at Feed My Starving Children and help<br />
create community through service – all alumni, friends and<br />
family are welcome!<br />
Date: Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 18 th<br />
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am<br />
Location: Eagan Location<br />
To Volunteer: Contact Bridget Zappa at 612.743.5642 or<br />
bczappa@ndmn.org<br />
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!<br />
St. Paul Saints – Bat for the Cure<br />
The club is looking for 4-5 volunteers to help with Bat for the<br />
Cure – Cancer Awareness at the St. Paul Saints game on<br />
Friday, <strong>July</strong> 27 th . Volunteers will receive free tickets to the<br />
game. If you are interested in helping, please contact the Leo<br />
Collins at 763-473-9603 or goldendomers@ndmn.org<br />
CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />
SAVE THE DATE!<br />
The <strong>Club</strong>’s next Hesburgh Lecture<br />
Our next Hesburgh Lecture will be held on Wednesday,<br />
September 26 th at St. Thomas. Our guest speaker will be<br />
James J. McKenna, Ph.D., Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Anthropology; Director,<br />
Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory.<br />
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING CONFERENCE<br />
October 26-28, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Are you a teacher that might be interested in attending this<br />
year’s Excellence in Teaching Conference? Do you know a<br />
teacher who might be interested? Please contact the <strong>Club</strong> at<br />
info@ndmn.org<br />
CURRENT STUDENTS<br />
How would you like to spend your summer knowing you’re<br />
fulfilling Father Ted’s vision <strong>of</strong> “being a force for good in the<br />
world?”<br />
For the past 32 years, selected <strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong> undergraduates<br />
have dedicated 8 weeks <strong>of</strong> their summers to service,<br />
immersing themselves in community projects sponsored by<br />
<strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong> <strong>Club</strong>s across the nation and around the world. In<br />
exchange for $2,500 Social Concerns scholarships applicable<br />
to their next year’s tuition, Summer Service Learning Program<br />
(SSLP) students learn about the needs <strong>of</strong> the poor and<br />
marginalized in various communities, help organizations<br />
trying to meet those needs, and consider the ways in which<br />
Catholic teachings about Social Justice can be brought into<br />
practice.<br />
Our <strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> Minnesota is again sponsoring two<br />
students from the Twin Cities this summer: Albany Zweber-<br />
Langer ’14, a Chemical Engineering major from Lakeville, is<br />
working at the Jeremiah Program in St. Paul; and Madeline<br />
Basil ’15, an Arts and Letters major from Apple Valley, is<br />
working at Centro.<br />
Madeline’s second major <strong>of</strong> Spanish is already serving her in<br />
good stead at Centro (http://www.centromn.org/), which<br />
provides social services to Latino families in Minneapolis. Her<br />
responsibilities thus far have mainly been divided between<br />
working with the preschoolers in the Siembra Head Start<br />
program and assisting with activities for the senior citizens’<br />
programs.<br />
On any given day, she can be found reading with the kids,<br />
inspecting the playground for hazards before the children go<br />
outs, reorganizing old lesson plans into fresh PowerPoint<br />
displays, calling the numbers for spirited BINGO games,<br />
gathering lunches, and supervising field trips for people 6<br />
decades older than she is.<br />
Across town from Centro, the Jeremiah Program<br />
(http://www.jeremiahprogram.org/) supports single mothers in<br />
becoming self-sufficient by helping them complete their postsecondary<br />
education, while providing them with affordable<br />
housing and childcare as well as life-skills training and<br />
counseling. Young moms who participate in the program are<br />
able to create better lives for themselves and their children.
Albany’s roles at Jeremiah have not yet tapped into her<br />
chemical engineering knowledge, but she has had to rely upon<br />
her quick thinking and creativity. She got called away from an<br />
administrative project her first week when the photographer<br />
for graduation insisted that a backdrop be created for the<br />
ceremony being held a few hours later.<br />
No sewing machine? No problem. Our intrepid engineer used<br />
some yards <strong>of</strong> excess fabric, duct tape, and a few binder clips<br />
to save the day.<br />
As the summer progresses, Albany will spend more time<br />
assisting in the Child Development Center, as well as tutoring<br />
many <strong>of</strong> the young moms who are preparing for exams or just<br />
need a little bit <strong>of</strong> extra help with their schoolwork.<br />
<strong>Club</strong> members will have the opportunity to meet Albany and<br />
Madeline by volunteering with them at the <strong>July</strong> 14 breakfast at<br />
the Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul or at the Twins outing<br />
sponsored by the club on <strong>July</strong> 18. Local alumni may also<br />
reach out and invite the students to meet for c<strong>of</strong>fee, lunches,<br />
and dinners. If you’re interested in getting together with these<br />
dynamic young women, please contact Nylce Prada Myers<br />
’87 (nylce@comcast.net), who can put you in touch with<br />
them. Plans are in the works for a Guthrie outing and a<br />
Segway tour <strong>of</strong> the historic riverfront district in Minneapolis.<br />
Please let Nylce know if you’d like to participate in either <strong>of</strong><br />
these activities, or if you have suggestions for other events to<br />
share with our SSLP students.<br />
<strong>2012</strong> FRESHMAN SEND-OFF<br />
Volunteers Needed<br />
The club’s Freshman Send<strong>of</strong>f is scheduled for Sunday, <strong>August</strong><br />
5 th . All incoming <strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong>/St. Mary’s freshmen and<br />
transfer students are invited along with their families. The<br />
event will be conducted by current students, parents and<br />
alumni answering questions and sharing insights about life at<br />
<strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong> with a picnic meal to follow.<br />
The <strong>Club</strong> is looking for volunteers to help with food<br />
preparation as well as current students/alumni/parents to field<br />
questions from our audience. Plus, if any alumni band<br />
members would like to kick <strong>of</strong>f this event with your<br />
instruments to celebrate this occasion, it would be fantastic.<br />
If you wish to volunteer, please contact Leslie Nardine at<br />
freshmansend<strong>of</strong>f@ndmn.org or at 612-435-9432 (w).<br />
(Golf - continued from page 1)<br />
Gold Hole Sponsors: Dougherty Financial Group, Ed &<br />
Rebecca Paulsen (’90 MBA)<br />
Blue Hole Sponsors: Bob Lumpkins (’66), Casper Insurance<br />
Agency, Dawn Holicky Pruitt (’01), The Gorman Center for<br />
Fine Dentistry, Jack (’86) and Nylce (’87) Myers, KLN<br />
Family Brands, Kevin H<strong>of</strong>man (’84), Kottemann<br />
Orthodontics, Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt P.A., Sit<br />
Investment Associates, Tee-to-Green Events, The Schneeman<br />
Family, and The Standard, and Tim Corrigan (’75).<br />
Thank you also to our Tournament Patrons: Carol H<strong>of</strong>fman (’78),<br />
Ron Leung (’80), Jim McGuire (’65), Paul Quinn (’60), Michelle<br />
Rovang Burke (’93), and Mike Schnaus (’75).<br />
Tournament photos can be viewed and downloaded from<br />
NDMNGolf<strong>2012</strong>.shutterfly.com. No ID or password is<br />
required to access the photos.<br />
Kudos to the Tournament Committee which included Michelle<br />
Rovang Burke, Chris Harvan, Ron Leung, Mike Nead, Tim<br />
O’Neill, Pat Reis, and John Greer for putting together another<br />
great tournament.<br />
(UND Night - continued from page 1)<br />
President Tim O’Neill kicked <strong>of</strong>f program by thanking all<br />
attendees and volunteers for their support <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Club</strong>. He<br />
highlighted the many awards the Minnesota <strong>Club</strong> won at the<br />
recent Alumni Senate meeting, and recognized Paul Reuvers<br />
as incoming <strong>Club</strong> President. Mike Schnaus thanked Tim<br />
O’Neill as outgoing <strong>Club</strong> President, then reviewed the strong<br />
leadership role that the Minnesota <strong>Club</strong> plays in University<br />
affairs - including the fact that Tim O’Neill was just elected as<br />
the new Region 4 Director and Caitlin (Burns) Piller was<br />
elected to the Alumni Board as Young Alumni Director. Pat<br />
Reis recognized ND students and University dignitaries in the<br />
crowd, and introduced the newest members to be inducted in<br />
the <strong>Club</strong> “Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame” consisting <strong>of</strong> Tom Lee (’59) and<br />
Peter Ritten (‘55). Pat also recognized the <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Service<br />
Award winners <strong>of</strong> Nylce Myers and Mike and Lyn Schnaus.<br />
Dennis Brown then addressed the crowd. He spoke <strong>of</strong> his<br />
career in the media, his experiences at <strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong>, and the<br />
challenges <strong>of</strong> his role as chief spokesperson for the University.<br />
Dennis also talked about the many initiatives now being<br />
undertaken at the University to support its mission and<br />
continue to enhance its academic standing. He then held an<br />
open question and answer session covering a broad range <strong>of</strong><br />
University topics.<br />
Pat Reis closed out the evening by highlighting the many<br />
upcoming <strong>Club</strong> events, including the ND Golf Outing<br />
featuring an outstanding collection <strong>of</strong> former ND football<br />
players.<br />
It was a very enjoyable evening for all who attended in a<br />
classic St. Paul setting. Many <strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong> alums, friends and<br />
families were able to spend time together centered around all<br />
things that make <strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong> a special place. Thank you to all<br />
who attended and to those who supported <strong>Club</strong> activities over<br />
the past year. The Minnesota <strong>Club</strong> is one on the top Alumni<br />
groups in the country thanks to your ongoing commitment and<br />
efforts.
The <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> Minnesota Honor Roll<br />
A big thank you goes out to all those listed below who have paid their <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Club</strong> dues (as <strong>of</strong> 6/30/<strong>2012</strong>). Your outstanding generosity continues to<br />
be the reason we can bring you events like the Young Alumni Dinner & Dialogue, UND Celebrations and the Twins baseball game at a discount,<br />
keep feeding the homeless at Dorothy Day, organize countless other community service activities, publish this newsletter, and much, much more. If<br />
you are not listed and have paid your dues, or if you are listed incorrectly, please call our <strong>of</strong>fice at 763-478-3226 so that we may correct our records<br />
and give you the recognition you have earned and deserve.<br />
Lifetime Members<br />
Thomas Abood<br />
Kathryn Beenen<br />
Anthony Belden<br />
Nicholas Berreau<br />
Kathleen Blatz<br />
David Boehnen<br />
Charles Brink<br />
Thomas Brink<br />
Benjamin & Molly<br />
Carpenter<br />
Thomas Conlin<br />
Steven Curry<br />
James Daniel<br />
James D'Aquila<br />
W. Dudley<br />
Vincent Eilers<br />
Steven Gorman<br />
Thomas Greene<br />
Matthew Hinderman<br />
Paul Jungquist<br />
Jessica Kerr<br />
Christopher Knoedler<br />
James Lockhart<br />
William Lynch<br />
George Maas<br />
Michael Maguire<br />
Philip Manz<br />
Kenneth Marcotte<br />
Thomas McIntosh<br />
John McShane<br />
James Noonan<br />
Mike Norman<br />
Annie O'Neill<br />
Tim O'Neill<br />
Anita Pampusch<br />
Christine Peterson<br />
Paul Quinn<br />
Mark Rauenhorst<br />
Donald Regan<br />
Steven Rothmeier<br />
David Rowland<br />
Christopher Schneeman<br />
Stephen Sefton<br />
Loren Solfest<br />
Kathryn Van Etta<br />
Jean Walsh-Simonse<br />
Gold Level Members<br />
James Adaniya<br />
Robert Barniskis<br />
Christopher Barry<br />
Nicholas Basil<br />
Timothy Bott<br />
Peter Brennan<br />
Ryan & Janelle Dailey<br />
Michael Healy<br />
Todd Johnson<br />
Andrew Kiernan<br />
Dirk McMahon<br />
Greg Miller<br />
Michael Moore<br />
Jack Myers<br />
Nylce Myers<br />
John Neis<br />
Kenneth Nelson<br />
Ryan O'Connor<br />
Janet Robert<br />
Thomas Williams<br />
Neal Wilson<br />
Blue Level Members<br />
Christopher Browne<br />
Jennifer Buechele<br />
Margaret Cronin<br />
James D'Aurora<br />
Daniel Gallagher<br />
Joe George<br />
Frances Handzel<br />
Jodi Hietpas<br />
John Koltes<br />
Timothy Kuntz<br />
George Kuprian<br />
Michael Laak<br />
James McGuire<br />
Brian McMenamin<br />
Harry McPeak<br />
Susan Naughtin Potter<br />
John O'Toole<br />
Matthew Pfohl<br />
John Potter<br />
Mark Povalski<br />
Michael Schnaus<br />
Bradley Schoenbauer<br />
Daniel Shaw<br />
Kathleen Swanson<br />
Todd & Dawn Tessman<br />
Lee Vetter<br />
Neil Vill<br />
James Vos<br />
Michael Wahoske<br />
Mark Weingartner<br />
Robert Werner<br />
Jeffrey Withuski<br />
Paul Zenker<br />
Claudia Zweber<br />
Regular Members<br />
Kathryn Alexander<br />
Jay & Amy Alexander<br />
Calvin Allen<br />
James Anderson<br />
Michael Anderson<br />
Sarah Anderson<br />
James Anderson<br />
Sami Andrea<br />
Dina Andreotti<br />
Charles Anhut<br />
Gerrie Apker<br />
Daniel Arlandson<br />
Frederick Arnason<br />
Bill Asch<br />
Curtis & Kathleen Bailey<br />
Bridget Baird<br />
Justin Barber<br />
Lawrence Barker<br />
Brad Barker<br />
Walter Barniskis<br />
Robert Baumgartner<br />
Gary Bechtold<br />
Daniel Bell<br />
Robert Bennett<br />
Jay Berger<br />
Janet Bergeron<br />
Mark Berno<br />
James Berus<br />
Andy Biebl<br />
Michael Blaes<br />
Larry Boll<br />
James Booth<br />
Mathew Boro<br />
Vicky Boros<br />
Timothy Bossidy<br />
Warren Bowles<br />
James Brehl<br />
Roger Brekken<br />
Kaela Brennan &<br />
Jack Lemmon<br />
William Brennan<br />
John Brodbeck<br />
Teri Brodbeck<br />
Michael Buersmeyer<br />
Kathleen Burke<br />
Michelle Burke (Rovang)<br />
Laetitia Cadigan<br />
Charles Callaghan<br />
John Campbell<br />
Stephen Carter<br />
Dominic Caruso<br />
C. Caruso<br />
Sean Casey<br />
Steven Chavez<br />
Arthur Cheney<br />
Brian & Michelle Chester<br />
Douglas Christensen<br />
Elizabeth Clifton<br />
Daniel Cloninger<br />
Jeremy Coe<br />
Leo Collins<br />
richard conklin<br />
Thomas Conley<br />
Timothy Connelly<br />
Kevin Conry<br />
Nicholas Convey<br />
Theresa Corona<br />
Timothy Corrigan<br />
Adam Cox<br />
John Crowther<br />
Ann Curoe<br />
Joseph Curry<br />
Kenneth Dahl<br />
Michael Daugherty<br />
Michael Deasey<br />
Shauna Dee<br />
Richard Diaz<br />
Daniel & Colleen Diemer<br />
Val DiEuliis<br />
Brian Dondanville<br />
Timothy Donlin<br />
Steve Dornbach<br />
Dennis Dotson<br />
Justin Doyle<br />
James Dudley<br />
George Duggan<br />
Andrew Dunne<br />
Anthony Eggink<br />
Dan Ekeroth<br />
Thomas Emmer<br />
James Engel<br />
James Erickson<br />
Jennifer Erickson<br />
Michele Erickson<br />
Jim Ernster<br />
Mark Erpelding<br />
Jacklyn Fallenstein<br />
John Fallenstein<br />
Kevin Farner<br />
L. Fenocketti<br />
Frank Ferrin<br />
Peter Ferry<br />
John Foley<br />
Patrick Foley<br />
Thomas Foley<br />
John Fossum<br />
David & Mary Jo Franske<br />
C. Michael Fussman<br />
Ginny Gadel<br />
Erin Galbraith Radke<br />
Joseph Gallatin<br />
Joseph Garry<br />
John Geelan<br />
Jennifer Geelan<br />
Jerome Geis<br />
Jaclyn Gelzheiser<br />
Dan Gendreau<br />
Kristin Gendreau<br />
Joe Genereux &<br />
Shannon Riley<br />
Dale Getz<br />
Aaron Gill<br />
William Gleason<br />
Emilia Godinez<br />
Enrique Gonzalez<br />
Edward Gordon<br />
Timothy Gray<br />
David Green<br />
Jacob Greiner<br />
Bernard Grisez<br />
James Gruver<br />
John Haley<br />
Clare Halloran<br />
John Halloran<br />
Michelle Halverson<br />
Jean Halverson<br />
Cole Hanson<br />
Emily Hanson<br />
Devin Harrington<br />
Steven Hartle<br />
Christopher Harvan<br />
Denis Hauptly<br />
Thomas Hayes<br />
Stephen Healy<br />
Steve Heise<br />
David Hemler<br />
Laura Hemler<br />
Jeffery Hensley<br />
William Herber<br />
J. Herring<br />
Michele Herring<br />
William Herzog<br />
William Herzog<br />
Ann Hickey<br />
Patrick Higgins<br />
Sarah Hill<br />
William Hilpisch<br />
Daniel Hilson<br />
Jerry Hinderman<br />
James Hiniker<br />
James Hiniker<br />
William Hittler<br />
Kevin Hoene<br />
Carol H<strong>of</strong>fmann<br />
Alexandra H<strong>of</strong>fmann<br />
Michael H<strong>of</strong>fmann<br />
Kevin H<strong>of</strong>man<br />
Kelly Holland<br />
Richard Holtz<br />
William Hood<br />
Thomas Hudson<br />
Randall Istre<br />
David Iverson<br />
Evan James<br />
Stuart Jansen<br />
Michael Johnson<br />
Patricia Jones<br />
Robert Jones<br />
Andrew Jones<br />
Bradley & Rebecca<br />
Joseph<br />
Joelle Joynt<br />
Ellen Kaiser<br />
Michael Karas<br />
William Kaufman<br />
Michael Kautzky<br />
Charles Kelly<br />
Michael Kenefick
Kris Kennedy<br />
Laurence Kennedy<br />
Kathleen Kenney<br />
Karen Kenny<br />
Katherine Kepferle<br />
Chad Kerlin<br />
Robert Kiley<br />
Sung-Hoon Kim<br />
Joe Kimball<br />
Debra Kirst<br />
Tony Klein<br />
Craig Kleis<br />
Kristin Koch<br />
William Koegel<br />
Bert Koehler<br />
James Koepke<br />
Anne Koop<br />
Kraig & Laura Kottemann<br />
Stephen & Mary<br />
Kozachok<br />
Jacob Kraus<br />
Thomas Krick<br />
John Kritzer<br />
Mark & Sally Kronholm<br />
Robert Kruse<br />
Eleanor Kuhns<br />
Robert Kuhns<br />
Brian LaBine<br />
Margaret Laboe<br />
Todd Laddusaw<br />
Philip Lamb<br />
Charles Landis<br />
George Lang<br />
Benjamin Larson<br />
Mary Lasagna<br />
Elizabeth Lawton<br />
Gregory Lee<br />
Thomas Lee<br />
Michael Leitner<br />
James Leroy<br />
Ron Leung<br />
Thomas Leventhal<br />
Charles Liddy<br />
Amy Liesenfelt<br />
Jerry & Peggy Lindgren<br />
Susan Link<br />
Daniel Locke<br />
Molly Love<br />
Scott Lunger<br />
Michael Lunzer<br />
Thomas Lyons<br />
Erica MacDonald<br />
James MacDonald<br />
Patrick Macdonald<br />
James Machowski<br />
Tim Madden<br />
John Madden<br />
Lance Madson<br />
Richard Manderfeld<br />
Joseph Mansur<br />
James Manthe<br />
Maureen Mara<br />
Lezlie Marek<br />
Thomas & Lezlie Marek<br />
Tom Martin<br />
Robert Martin<br />
Dan Marvin<br />
Vanessa Matiski<br />
Robert & Sharon Mattison<br />
Claire Mattison<br />
Joel Maturi<br />
Abagail Matus<br />
Tricia Matzek<br />
Alex Mavridoglou<br />
Emily Mavridoglou<br />
Brittan Mawby<br />
Thomas McConnell<br />
Virginia (Ginny)<br />
McDermott<br />
William McDonald<br />
Alison McElroy<br />
David McKenna<br />
Michael McKim<br />
Kathleen McMahon<br />
John McManus<br />
David & Ann McMonagle<br />
Matthew Mohs<br />
Jeffery Monaghan<br />
Arthur Monaghan<br />
John Moore<br />
James Morin<br />
Thong Moua<br />
Neil Mulrooney<br />
Richard & Catherine<br />
Mulvey<br />
Mary Murphy<br />
Dennis Murphy<br />
Philip Murphy<br />
Alyce Murphy<br />
Brendan Murphy<br />
Andrew Mushett<br />
Grace Musilek<br />
Catherine Myers<br />
Mary Myers<br />
Kevin Nagurski<br />
Leslie Nardine<br />
John Naughtin<br />
Michael Nead<br />
Kevin Nicholson<br />
Thomas Nientimp<br />
Thomas Nobrega<br />
Timothy Noonan<br />
Mike Noonan<br />
Angela North<br />
Mark Novitzki<br />
Brian O'Connell<br />
Nancy O'Connell<br />
Rich O'Connor<br />
Susanne Olin<br />
Joseph O'Neill<br />
Ryan O'Neill<br />
Joseph O'Neill<br />
Terence O'Reilly<br />
Kay Overstreet<br />
David Pabarcus<br />
Geary & Stephanie<br />
Padden<br />
Kerstin Palm<br />
Linea Palmisano<br />
Anthony Parrish<br />
Janet & Russ Patience<br />
Christopher Paulison<br />
Edward Paulsen<br />
Rebecca Paulsen<br />
Jeffrey Pearson<br />
Jillian Pearson<br />
Angelo Percich<br />
Michael Peterson<br />
Paul Peterson<br />
Anna Peterson<br />
Martha Pfeifle<br />
Thomas Philbin<br />
Mary Pieh<br />
Helvi Pierce<br />
Caitlin Piller<br />
Megan Planicka<br />
David & Amy Pohlen<br />
Lawrence Pohlen<br />
Richard Potvin<br />
Ken Powaga<br />
Thomas Powers<br />
David Pries<br />
C. Anthony Prom<br />
Dawn Pruitt (Holicky)<br />
Joseph Pupel<br />
Patricia Pupel<br />
Kevin Raasch<br />
James Radde<br />
Dan Raden<br />
Cheryl Ramsey<br />
Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Ratte<br />
Steven & Jahnelle Reed<br />
Patrick Reis<br />
Margaret Requet<br />
Patrick Reuvers<br />
Paul Reuvers<br />
Donald Reuvers<br />
Jeanette Reuvers<br />
Zacherie Reuvers<br />
Robert RIchards<br />
Jennifer Richelsen<br />
Karen Richelsen<br />
Kenneth Richelsen<br />
Mark Richey<br />
Peter Riola<br />
Peter Ritchie<br />
Peter Ritten<br />
Kathleen Ritter<br />
Molly Rivard<br />
Louis Robards<br />
Ryan Robinson<br />
Kevin Rodgers<br />
Alfredo Rodriguez<br />
James Rogers<br />
Michael Rothmeier<br />
Carolyn Rottinghaus<br />
Peter Rowland<br />
J.R. Runyan<br />
Samuel Russ<br />
Brian & Jessica Sadowski<br />
Steven Saeugling<br />
Robert Schaefer<br />
Thomas Scheiding<br />
Ryan Schildkraut<br />
Lisa Schiltgen<br />
Frederick Schmidt<br />
Erin Schneeman<br />
John Schreier<br />
Adam Schreier<br />
Thomas Schreier<br />
Richard Schroeter<br />
Erin Schroeter<br />
Carl Schwab<br />
John Sebastian<br />
Gregory & Molly Sebold<br />
Maureen Sefton<br />
Brian Sefton<br />
Michael Setter<br />
Michael Sexton<br />
Amanda Sheahan<br />
Dudley Sherman<br />
Andrew Sherwood<br />
Terry Shidla<br />
Ryan Sienko<br />
Brenna Simacek<br />
Joseph Simonet<br />
Richard Skewes<br />
Shane Slominski<br />
Ralph Smith<br />
Marc Snover<br />
Ronald Snyder<br />
Laura Soderling<br />
Stephen Soderling<br />
Alan Spadine<br />
LIVE OUTSIDE THEMETRO AREA?<br />
INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED?<br />
If you live outside the metro area and are interested in getting<br />
together with fellow alum – for a game watch, a social hour, a<br />
volunteer opportunity, etc., please contact the <strong>Club</strong> at<br />
info@ndmn.org or 763-478-3226. The club would love your<br />
help organizing an event.<br />
Linda Spingler<br />
R. St. Anthony<br />
Thomas Stanley<br />
Carolyn Steffens<br />
Karsten Steinhaeuser<br />
Lauren Steinhaueser<br />
Marissa Suiter<br />
Maria Sullivan<br />
Terrence Sullivan<br />
Emily Swanson<br />
David Tarantino<br />
Kathryn Thesing<br />
Jeffrey Thiede<br />
Maureen Tholen<br />
James Thomas<br />
James Thomson<br />
John Tracy<br />
Michael Traeger<br />
Lynn Trapp<br />
Jay Traverse<br />
Michael Tutoky<br />
Jon Umhoefer<br />
Kevin Unger<br />
Elaine Valerius<br />
John Vella<br />
Elizabeth Venditto<br />
Joe Verich<br />
Edward Vizard<br />
James Wagemaker<br />
Mark Walbran<br />
Stanley Walker<br />
Robert Walker<br />
Frank Walz<br />
Mary Waris<br />
Sheila Webster<br />
Edward Weinkam<br />
Walton Welna<br />
Michael Werner<br />
Thomas Whelan<br />
Melissa White<br />
Anne Williams<br />
Philip Williams<br />
David Winter<br />
Shawn Woessner<br />
Richard Wynne<br />
John Yaggy<br />
Anthony Yocum<br />
Patrick Zappa<br />
Bridget Zappa<br />
Mark Zoia<br />
Christine Zweber<br />
Albany Zweber-Langer
<strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
OF MINNESOTA<br />
18305 46 th Avenue North<br />
Plymouth, MN 55446<br />
The <strong>Club</strong> Needs Your Talents<br />
Here are the current committee chairs and their email addresses.<br />
Pick an activity that interests you and get involved.<br />
Alumni Schools Pat Reis alumnischools@ndmn.org<br />
Apparel Jacob Kraus apparel@ndmn.org<br />
Communications Karsten Steinhaeuser communications@ndmn.org<br />
Cont.Education Troy Androli continuinged@ndmn.org<br />
Christmas Party Mark Zoia christmasparty@ndmn.org<br />
Dorothy Day Ron Leung dorothyday@ndmn.org<br />
Football Tickets Bill Lynch footballtickets@ndmn.org<br />
Golden Domers Leo Collins goldendomers@ndmn.org<br />
Golf Tournament John Greer golf@ndmn.org<br />
Membership Ellie Kuhns membership@ndmn.org<br />
Monogram <strong>Club</strong> Leo Collins monogram@ndmn.org<br />
<strong>Newsletter</strong> Ellie Kuhns newsletter@ndmn.org<br />
ND Women Connect Margaret Cronin women@ndmn.org<br />
Angie North women@ndmn.org<br />
Page Foundation Ron Leung pagefoundation@ndmn.org<br />
Spirituality Meghan Lawless spirituality@ndmn.org<br />
Laura Nilan spirituality@ndmn.org<br />
Transportation Sonia Miller-Van Oort transpo@ndmn.org<br />
UND Night Mike Schnaus undnight@ndmn.org<br />
Website Ed Paulsen webmaster@ndmn.org<br />
Young Alums Lizzie Schwegman youngalums@ndmn.org<br />
Zach Reuvers youngalums@ndmn.org<br />
Officers<br />
President<br />
Paul Reuvers (’88) 952-431-5794 (h) president@ndmn.org<br />
Vice-President<br />
Caitlin Piller (’07) 763-293-1537 (w) vp@ndmn.org<br />
Treasurer<br />
Kristin Koch (’04) 952-826-4428 (w) treasurer@ndmn.org<br />
Past President<br />
Tim O’Neill (’94) 612-802-0285 (h) pastpresident@ndmn.org<br />
Directors<br />
Danny Alvarez Daniel.r.alvarez2@target.com<br />
Troy Androli 651-330-5328 (h) hesburgh@ndmn.org<br />
Leo Collins 952-436-3727 goldendomers@ndmn.org<br />
John Greer 612-920-9285 (h) golf@ndmn.org<br />
Bert Koehler 763-757-4625 (h) bekoehler@alumni.nd.edu<br />
Jacob Kraus 651-646-8665 (h) jkraus@ndmn.org<br />
Meghan Lawless 574-229-7097 spirituality@ndmn.org<br />
Ron Leung 952-921-0463 (h) socialconcerns@ndmn.org<br />
Sonia Miller-Van Oort952-931-2268 (h) transpo@ndmn.org<br />
Brendan Murphy 612-840-0045 (h) bmurphy@ndmn.org<br />
Nylce Myers 804-450-1882 nylce@comcast.net<br />
Leslie Nardine 651-730-1940 (h) lnardine@ndmn.org<br />
Laura Nilan 65-238-7392 spirituality@ndmn.org<br />
Ed Paulsen 612-868-0044 (h) webmaster@ndmn.org<br />
Pat Reis 612-636-3905 (h) alumnischools@ndmn.org<br />
Zach Reuvers youngalums@ndmn.org<br />
Mike Schnaus 952-922-0325 (h) undnight@ndmn.org<br />
Lizzie Schwegman youngalums@ndmn.org<br />
Karsten Steinhaeuser 574-210-8351 communications@ndmn.org<br />
Shawn Woessner swoessner@ndmn.org<br />
Mark Zoia 612-922-0489 (h) christmasparty@ndmn.org<br />
Popular University Websites:<br />
Alumni Association: alumni.nd.edu<br />
University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong>: nd.edu<br />
Pray.nd.edu: http://pray.nd.edu<br />
ONWARD: Alumni Career Development:<br />
http://alumni.nd.edu/career<br />
CALENDAR<br />
AUGUST<br />
NONPROFIT ORG.<br />
U.S.POSTAGE<br />
PAID<br />
TWIN CITIES MN<br />
PERMIT NO. 1140<br />
Wed. 8/1 ND Women Connect – Book <strong>Club</strong><br />
Sun. 8/5 Freshmen Send-<strong>of</strong>f, Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Grace Catholic<br />
Church in Edina, MN.<br />
Mon. 8/6 Golden Domer Luncheon, 11:30 am.<br />
Sat. 8/11 Homeless breakfast, Dorothy Day, St. Paul, 7:30 am.<br />
Sat. 8/11 Young Alumni Pedal Pub<br />
Thurs. 8/16 Social Hour.<br />
Sat. 8/18 ND Women Connect – Feed My Starving Children<br />
Service Event.<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
Game Watches Begin! See Website For Details!<br />
Sat. 9/1 Navy Game.<br />
Mon. 8/3 Golden Domer Luncheon, 11:30 am.<br />
Sat. 9/8 Homeless breakfast, Dorothy Day, St. Paul, 7:30 am.<br />
Sat. 9/8 PURDUE Game<br />
Sat. 9/15 Michigan State Game.<br />
Mon 9/17 <strong>Club</strong> Meeting, Nicollet Island Inn, 6:00 pm.<br />
Sat. 9/22 MICHIGAN Game.<br />
Sat. 9/22 Hearts & Hammers – Fall Program Day.<br />
Wed. 9/26 Hesburgh Lecture<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Mon. 10/1 Golden Domer Luncheon, 11:30 am.<br />
Sat. 10/6 MIAMI Game.<br />
Sat. 10/13 Homeless breakfast at Dorothy Day, St. Paul, 7:30 am.<br />
Sat. 10/13 STANFORD Game.<br />
Mon 10/15 Monthly <strong>Club</strong> Meeting, Nicollet Island Inn, 6:00 pm.<br />
Sat. 10/20 BYU Game.<br />
Sat. 10/27 Oklahoma Game.<br />
How To Contact The <strong>Club</strong>:<br />
Email: info@ndmn.org<br />
Web Address: www.ndmn.org<br />
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com<br />
Group: <strong>Notre</strong> <strong>Dame</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> Minnesota<br />
Twitter: NDMN<strong>Club</strong><br />
Phone: 763-478-9485<br />
Mail: 18305 46 th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55446