Sunday 10 August 2003
Dear Jaspers,
The jasper jottings email list has 1,095 subscribers (after subtracting the two deliberate duplicates) by my count.
Don't forget:
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Sa August 23, 2003, Noon
Alumni/ae Soccer Games
Gaelic Park (240th Street &
Broadway)
Alumni/ae
vs Varsity - Reception to follow!
Call: Tom Lindgren ’78, (914) 948-5399
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Grace Feeney in the alumni office doesn't think that there is an alumni soccer
game on 8/23. She suggests youcontact Tom Lindgren at (914) 948-5300.
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Thanks, Grace.
Th August 28, 2003 Washington, DC Golf Andrews Air Force Base
Call: Chuck Martin ‘63 (703)
706-3130, Email: cmartin@apta.org
Weekend of September 20th - Cardinal Spellman Retreat House in Riverdale
Mo Sep 22 '03 3rd Annual James Keating O'Neill Memorial Golf Classic.
Hamlet Wind Watch Golf & Country
Club in Hauppauge, Long Island
More info at www.jkogolf.org .
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There are a couple of bad words, but the fellow captures the essence of how people really feel about computing. It's funny. And, I believe that if you subbed "windows" for "mac", it would be just about as true.
I wish I could be as funny when I have to express my frustration with life. ;-(
Reflect well on our alma mater, this week, every week, in any and every way possible, large or small. God bless.
"Collector-in-chief" John
reinkefj@alum.manhattan.edu
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Copyright
2003 PR Newswire Association, Inc.
PR Newswire
August 1, 2003, Friday
SECTION: FINANCIAL NEWS
DISTRIBUTION: TO STATE, BUSINESS AND EDUCATION EDITORS
HEADLINE: Sallie Mae Names Bill Ayers President of 'Sallie Mae Florida,' a New
Division Dedicated to Serving that State's Colleges and Universities
DATELINE: TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 1
Sallie Mae, the nation's leading provider of education funding, today announced that it has appointed Bill Ayers president of "Sallie Mae Florida," a newly created division focused on the needs of schools and families in that state. In this role, Ayers will coordinate the company's sales efforts across colleges and universities in Florida, as well as bolster Sallie Mae's presence among Florida students and their parents.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030617/SLMLOGO-b )
Florida has long been a key state for Sallie Mae. The company's investment in the state has yielded dividends for both Sallie Mae and the state. Sallie Mae and its education-lending brands serve a majority of Florida's 176 colleges and universities, providing them with college-financing resources for students and student-loan application and management solutions for financial aid offices. In addition, Sallie Mae is a dedicated corporate citizen in Florida, employing 1,200 individuals at its loan-servicing center in Lynn Haven, Fla.
"Bill's appointment builds on Sallie Mae's long-standing history of providing quality service and support to colleges and universities in Florida," said Kevin Moehn, senior vice president of Sallie Mae's higher education sales. "Dedicating someone of Bill's caliber to the colleges and universities in Florida demonstrates our commitment to higher education in that state."
Ayers is a proven industry leader with 15 years of experience in the student loan industry, beginning his career at Chase Manhattan Bank. In 1997, he joined Chase Education First, a joint venture between Sallie Mae and JP Morgan Chase, as its southeast regional director of sales. Most recently, Ayers served as executive vice president of Chase Education First, where he helped guide Chase to the no. 1 FFELP lender position in academic year 2001 - 2002.
In his new role, Ayers will lead an effort consisting of sales, marketing and servicing staff dedicated to serving Florida schools. In addition, he will work closely with Rick Robey, Sallie Mae's president of higher education sales for the southeast region, as well as the company's education-lending brands, Chase Education First, Bank One's Education One Group and Nellie Mae. MORE
"Bill's tremendous talent and reputation among schools in Florida will strengthen our efforts to deliver top-notch resources to families and higher education communities in that state," said Robey. "In addition, we are especially pleased that Bill's role will cultivate new ways of presenting college-access information to the diverse population in the state, in particular, meeting the unique needs of Florida's Hispanic community."
Ayers received a bachelor's of science degree in civil engineering from Manhattan College. A 13-year resident of Florida, he resides in Tampa, Fla., with his family.
SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM), commonly known as Sallie Mae, is the nation's leading provider of education funding, managing more than $83 billion in student loans for more than seven million borrowers. The company primarily provides federally guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), and offers comprehensive information and resources to guide students, parents and guidance professionals through the financial aid process. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the company opened its doors in May 1973 as a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) called the Student Loan Marketing Association, and began the privatization process in 1997. Since then, Sallie Mae's parent company name has changed, most recently to SLM Corporation. Through its specialized subsidiaries and divisions, the company also provides an array of consumer credit loans, including those for lifelong learning and K-12 education, and business and technical outsourcing services for colleges and universities. More information is available at http://www.salliemae.com. SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries, other than the Student Loan Marketing Association, are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States.
SOURCE Sallie Mae
CONTACT: Erin Korsvall of Sallie Mae, +1-703-810-7136, or erin.korsvall@slma.com
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http://www.sullivannickel.com/renna_doug.htm
Douglas Renna
- Vice President
Education: Manhattan College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Career History:
Douglas began his career as a Field Engineer for Turner Construction Company. He worked on such projects as 450 Lexington Avenue, 420 Fifth Avenue and 1540 Broadway. He then worked for a period of time as an Assistant Superintendent on the Price Waterhouse before he was promoted to Project Engineer. As a Project Engineer he worked on the Mutual of America building, which involved the renovation of an existing 35 story, 670,000 square foot office building.
He was later transferred to the Interiors Division at Turner Construction Company as an Estimating & Purchasing Agent. His responsibilities included estimating, negotiating subcontracts, subcontractor pre-qualifications, organizing bid packages and subcontracting management. He also was involved in the construction of the U.S. Courthouse & Federal Building as a Project Manager.
Mr. Renna is currently the Chief Estimator at Sullivan & Nickel Construction Company. He developed an in-house estimating system for use in concept, design development and construction level documents. He also performs value engineering and constructability and scope reviews as well as overseeing all company bidding and purchasing functions.
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This is G o o g l e's cache of http://www.validusvc.com/bios/berniebio.htm.
G o o g l e's cache is the snapshot that we took of the page as we crawled the web.
The page may have changed since that time. Click here for the current page without highlighting.
To link to or bookmark this page, use the following url: http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:A0ho5ttOBEgJ:www.validusvc.com/bios/berniebio.htm+&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
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BERNARD F. MCDONAGH, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, UnitedHealth Capital
General Partner, Validus Partners L.L.C.
Bernard "Bernie" McDonagh is chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Capital, UnitedHealth Group’s venture and development capital business that invests in health and well-being companies in the early stages of their development. The goal of this business is to achieve superior returns while also identifying services or technologies that UnitedHealth Group enterprises may use to advance the health and well-being of people.
McDonagh also is general partner of Validus Partners an investment fund manager with more than $175 million in assets under management. McDonagh joined UnitedHealth Group in 1995 as vice president of investor relations and business research.
Before coming to UnitedHealth Group, McDonagh served as senior health care services analyst for Piper Jaffray, Inc. from 1986 to 1995. From 1975 to 1986, he was technical and product manager for 3M Company. Before joining 3M, McDonagh held positions with the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institute of Health.
McDonagh holds an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Minnesota and a Ph.D. in Statistics from Catholic University. He received a B.A. in Mathematics from Manhattan College.
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http://www.boardroomconsultants.com/pages/%20PartnerBios/RKenny.html
Roger M. Kenny
Prior to co-founding the firm in 1982, Mr. Kenny was a Senior Vice President and Partner with SpencerStuart. Earlier he had served in financial and line management positions with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He earned an MBA at New York University Graduate School of Business and a BBA from Manhattan College. Mr. Kenny has handled a wide range of top level general managment assignments in manufacturing, food, energy, pharmaceutical and communications industries as well as conducting senior functional assignments in the areas of marketing, finance and information systems. He is also a leader in board governance consulting and director selection. Mr. Kenny was the 2001 recipient of the Gardner W. Heidrick Award from the Association of Executive Search Consultants. The award is given each year to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the search profession over the course of their career.
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http://www.fkc-law.com/about_pcordovano.htm
Peter M. Cordovano, Esq. is engaged in the private practice of law in Highland, New York, and resides in New Paltz, New York with his wife Maria, and their three children. Mr. Cordovano has been a member of the New York Bar for the past sixteen years, and is licensed to practice before the United States Federal District Courts for the Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of the State of New York. His practice centers on general legal matters, with an emphasis in real estate transactions, as well as litigation of accident, social security disability, and workers compensation cases.
Mr. Cordovano was born and raised in New York City. He received a Bachelor's degree in the pre-medical sciences from Manhattan College in 1981, and received his Juris Doctor degree in 1986 from the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Touro Law Center in Huntington, New York. Mr. Cordovano is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Ulster County Legislature's Board of Ethics, Village of New Paltz Board of Ethics, and is a Delegate to the Third Judicial District Judicial Committee. His other memberships include the Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce and the Alpha Phi Delta Alumni Association of Manhattan College. Mr. Cordovano has served on the Board of Directors to the Ulster County Bar Association, the St. Cabrini Home in Esopus, New York, and has been a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and American Bar Association.
Mr. Cordovano has successfully argued several precedent setting cases before the New York State Court of Appeals, in the Appellate Division for the Third Department. Mr. Cordovano's clinical experience from 1984 through 1986 was with the Dutchess County Public Defender's Office and the New York State Attorney General's Office, both in Poughkeepsie, New York. Mr. Cordovano has been a sole practitioner since 1992 and in 2001, formed an "Of Counsel" relationship with the law firm of Feldman, Kleidman & Coffey, LLP, of Fishkill, New York. He is well practiced in computer applications, including computer-assisted research, and occasionally advises other law firms on computer related issues.
If you have been in an accident or suffered an injury of any kind due to someone’s negligence, you need the unique and very personal services of Feldman, Kleidman & Coffey.
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From:
Suzanne Giugliano
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 5:04 AM
Subject: Re: http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/jasperjottings20030803.htm
Hi John,
Some good news to include in Jasper Jottings!
1. I got married at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Brooklyn, NY on June 28, 2003 to Bill Cangialose from Lodi, NJ. Our reception was at Giando on the Water and we went to Italy and Greece for 2 weeks. Now, it's back to reality and we are living in Lodi.
2. I've been working for Covenant House NY (homeless shelter for troubled teens) for the last year. I manage Ezekiel's Cafe at 52 Greenwich Avenue (between 6th and 7th Avenues). Ezekiel's is an earned income project owned and operated by Covenant House NY. In addition to being a store-front, where anyone can come in to get delicious food, we do catering! In fact, Ezekiel's catered the April 2003 NYC Alumni Club event. If MC or any alums need events catered, please give me a call at 212-727-6507. There is going to be an article in the Daily News (scheduled for Wed. 8/6) featuring Ezekiel's and the training program.
Thanks for your great work!
Regards,
Suzanne Giugliano Cangialose,
Class of 1990
[JR: Congrats, of course. And, best wishes for marriage and good works. Two good Irish names that when combined overflow the name column's width. Oh well, I'll just resize them.]
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[Collector's prayer: And, may perpetual light shine on our fellow departed Jaspers, and all the souls of the faithful departed.]
Your assistance is requested in finding these. Please don’t assume that I will “catch” it via an automated search. Sometimes the data just doesn’t makes it’s way in.
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Copyright
2003 Press & Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY)
All Rights Reserved
Press & Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY)
July 30, 2003 Wednesday
SECTION: LOCAL; Pg. 7B
HEADLINE: Annual race honors M-E athlete; Matzke died
after '97 fall at Cornell
BYLINE: CONNIE NOGAS
ENDWELL -- Pete Matzke loved to fly around the track and splash through muddy cross-country trails during his high school days at Maine-Endwell.
"He wasn't the most talented runner," recalled his now-retired cross-country coach, Ralph Rarrick of Endwell. "He just had a drive. When things were tough, he would just go hard and come through for me."
The 1996 graduate and engineering student at Manhattan College died in an accidental fall on the Cornell University campus in August 1997. But his friends and classmates haven't forgotten him. They'll gather Saturday for the sixth-annual Pete Matzke Memorial 5-Kilometer Road Race at the school where he once ran.
All proceeds fund a $1,000 scholarship given annually to a graduating senior, usually a runner.
"We try to look for somebody with Pete's spirit of good sportsmanship and enthusiasm," said his mother, Barbara Ann Turecek.
This weekend will be a reunion for Matzke's friends and classmates, and other M-E graduates who didn't know him. Many travel from out of state.
"We've all gone our separate ways," said 24-year-old Scott Scheibner, a 1997 graduate now living in Raleigh, N.C. "This is one time of the year that we are certain that we will see each other."
Old friends will catch up with each other on the track and then gather for a beer or lunch at Endwell eateries such as Jonathan's Restaurant or The Galley.
And they'll share memories of Matzke, such as the one about the time a local radio station mentioned all the local teams competing in sectionals except M-E's cross-country team. Matzke, Scheibner and other top runners drove to the station to complain and Matzke wound up on the air. The group won that race, too.
Kevin Halligan, another 1996 graduate, lives in Queens but will lace up his sneakers Saturday in Endwell.
"He lives on in our minds," Halligan said.
Matzke's friends plan to make the trip home for the race as long as they can.
"He would do anything for a friend," Scheibner said. "I will always come back. I just want to be able to support the memory of Pete."
e-mail: cnogaspressconnects.com
If You Go:
Registration runs from 7 to 7:45 a.m. Saturday at Maine-Endwell High School and will be followed by the 8 a.m. race. You also can register at www.me.stier.org/matzke/ masterpage.html. Race-day registration costs $14. Walkers are welcome.
Send donations to: Pete Matzke Memorial Road Race, 2725 Hall St., Endwell, N.Y. 13760.
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Peter Karl Matzke was born on November 4, 1977. He was a lively child, always putting a smile on the face of anyone he encountered. Pete was a member of the Maine-Endwell High School indoor and outdoor track team and also the cross country team. He was the captain of the cross country team 1994-1995, where he played a key role in many team victories, including two section four championships. While he was in high school he was noted not only for his athletic abilities but also for his intelligence. After graduation he went off to Manhattan College to major in chemical engineering. He made the Dean's list twice his freshmen year. He was also a member of the Manhattan College crew team. Pete liked to spend time with his family and friends. On August 9, 1997 Pete passed away suddenly as a result of an accident. The Pete Matzke Memorial Road Race was created as a way to honor this spirited competitor. The race is run every year so that all who knew Pete can remember him as someone who made us smile, who was a great friend, a ladies man, and a hard-working, dedicated athlete. Pete was a great role model, had a wonderful sense of humor, and touched the lives of many. His determination, upbeat attitude, and positive outlook on life will always be in our hearts.
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From:
John Reinke
To: Barbara Ann Turecek
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 11:10 AM
Subject: Pete Matzke Memorial
Hello: I run an ezine for Manhattan College alums. I have about a 1000 readers. I "caught" the story in the news. If you send me any announcements I'll "push" them to my readers. John, Class of 68
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From:
Barbara Ann
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 5:45 PM
Subject: Re: Pete Matzke Memorial
How exciting!
We had a really nice article in our local paper. I will send you a copy of that and the brochure we give to all runners.
This year's race was last Saturday, August 2nd. There were 8 runners with Manhattan College connections who came up from the NYC area. At the end of the race we give away "door prizes". I think all 8 won a prize. They thought that was funny. We took their picture with them all holding up their prizes.
This was the Sixth Annual Memorial Race. We had 130 entrants in the race and that is the lowest we have ever had. Quite a few "regulars" were on vacation and had contacted me saying they were sorry to miss the race. Many of those sent contributions which was really sweet of them. The race's website is www.me.stier.org/matzke/masterpage.html.
By the way, I live in Endwell, NY which is part of the greater Binghamton area. Bobby Gonzales is a native of Binghamton. My daughter and I are college basketball fans and we try to catch any Manhattan College games that are on cable. Of course we were able to see a lot of games this year.
If you have any questions, feel free to write to me.
Barbara
Ann Turecek
Endwell, NY 13760
Copyright
2003 PR Newswire Association, Inc.
PR Newswire
July 30, 2003, Wednesday
SECTION: FINANCIAL NEWS
DISTRIBUTION: TO BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY EDITORS
HEADLINE: Robert E. La Blanc Joins FiberNet Board of
Directors
DATELINE: NEW YORK, July 30
FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTGX), a leading provider of metropolitan connectivity, announced that Robert E. La Blanc has been appointed as a member of the Company's Board of Directors, effective today. Mr. La Blanc is the former Vice Chairman of Continental Telecom Corporation and a former general partner of Salomon Brothers Inc. Concurrently with Mr. La Blanc's appointment, Philip L. DiGennaro has stepped down as a member of the Company's Board of Directors.
"We're very pleased to have Bob join our Board of Directors," stated Michael S. Liss, President and Chief Executive Officer of FiberNet. "His extensive background in the telecommunications industry, his financial expertise and his relationships will greatly enhance the leadership of our Company. We value the commitment that he is making to FiberNet."
Mr. Liss added, "I would also like to thank Phil DiGennaro for his service to our Company. Phil has been a dedicated member of our Board of Directors. We wish him well in his future endeavors and look forward to his continued support of FiberNet."
Mr. La Blanc is President of Robert E. La Blanc Associates, Inc., an information technologies consulting and investment banking firm, and is active in the field of venture capital. Prior to founding Robert E. La Blanc Associates in 1981, Mr. La Blanc was Vice Chairman of Continental Telecom, Inc., a diversified telecommunications company providing service to over three million customers in 2,000 communities in 37 states and the Caribbean. During his tenure with Continental, he was a member of the Boards of Directors of American Satellite Corporation and of Network Analysis Corporation, both of which were Continental subsidiaries.
Prior to joining Continental, Mr. La Blanc spent ten years with the major investment banking firm of Salomon Brothers Inc. where he was a General Partner and the founder of the firm's telecommunications team. This group of specialists was acknowledged as the investment banking community's leaders in the financial aspects of the telecommunications industry. For example, in the area of research, in annual surveys of major financial institutions in the United States made by Institutional Investor magazine, Mr. La Blanc had been voted the leading Wall Street telecommunications industry analyst for each of the six years from 1973 to 1978.
Mr. La Blanc is currently a director of the following public companies: Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd., Computer Associates International, Inc., Storage Technology Corp., Titan Corp., and two families of Prudential Mutual Funds. In addition, he is a four term Trustee of Manhattan College, during which for 7 years he had served as Vice-Chair. In connection with venture capital companies, Mr. La Blanc is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Edelson Technology Partners and is a director of Norwood Venture Corp. His past experience includes serving on the Board of Directors of Contel Cellular, Inc., European American Bank, M/A-COM, Inc., TIE/communications, Inc. and Tribune Co. He was also a founding Director of the Catholic Telecommunications Network of America, Inc.
Mr. La Blanc holds the degrees of Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College and Master in Business Administration from New York University. He is also a graduate of an extensive technical training program at the Bell Telephone Laboratories.
About FiberNet:
FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc. deploys, owns and operates fiber-optic networks designed to provide comprehensive broadband connectivity to other telecommunications service providers for their data, voice and video transmissions. The Company's networks provide an advanced, high bandwidth, fiber-optic solution to support the demand for network capacity and to facilitate the interconnection of multiple carriers' networks. FiberNet's primary business is to provide optical and electrical broadband circuits within and between carrier hotels, which are industrial buildings where service providers house their communications equipment to exchange and route communications traffic. The Company's networks support multiple domestic and international transmission protocols including synchronous optical network, or SONET, synchronous digital hierarchy, or SDH, Ethernet, and Internet Protocol, or IP, and can deliver broadband connections with bandwidth ranging from 1.5 megabits per second to 10.0 gigabits per second, as well as optical wavelengths. FiberNet currently operates primarily in the two gateway markets of New York and Los Angeles, focusing its services in the local loop of major metropolitan areas. For more information on FiberNet, please visit the Company's website at www.ftgx.com.
Various remarks that we may make about the Company's future expectations, plans and prospects constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such remarks are valid only as of today, and we disclaim any obligation to update this information. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those discussed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc.
CONTACT: Michael S. Liss, President & Chief Executive Officer, FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc., +1-212-405-6200, investor.relations@ftgx.com
LOAD-DATE: July 31, 2003
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Copyright
2003 Bergen Record Corporation
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
July 30, 2003 Wednesday All Editions
SECTION: BUSINESS; PEOPLE IN BUSINESS; Pg. B03
HEADLINE: PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
SOURCE: North Jersey Media Group
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Anthony J. Ramella has joined Valley National Bank, Wayne, as vice president of corporate services. He is responsible for cash management sales in Valley's western division and will work from Clifton offices. Previously, Ramella was a business developer for Electronic Data Systems and an assistant vice president for Citigroup. The Bayonne resident graduated from Manhattan College and received a master's degree in finance and international business from New York University.
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Send information to: Business News People, The Record, 150 River St., Hackensack, N.J. 07601. E-mail lapidus@northjersey.com or fax (201) 646-4164.
GRAPHIC: 2 PHOTOS - 1 - Young 2 - Ramella
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http://publicbroadcasting.net/thenight/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=529728
Governor Announces Special Reliability Master
TRENTON, NJ (2003-08-05) Continuing his commitment to ensure reliable electrical service for JCP&L customers, Governor James E. McGreevey today announced the selection of Patrick J. Downes, an individual with more than 40 years of experience in the energy field, to serve as an independent Special Reliability Master. Downes will be under contract to the Board of Public Utilities - the State regulatory body investigating the power outages which occurred in shore communities over Fourth of July Weekend.
"We are holding JCP&L accountable -- with emergency backup measures, a compensation program and now by appointing a Special Reliability Master to ensure reliability for the long-term," said McGreevey. "Pat Downes is simply the best New Jersey has to offer. He is a 40-year veteran with experience and skills that are unparrelled, and he will excel at analyzing and making recommendation on how JCP&L can ensure reliability in its delivery of electricity to customers."
The Governor said Downes will make recommendations to the Board of Public Utilities on the actions needed to ensure short and long term system-wide reliability. He also will work with local elected officials, labor representatives, community and business leaders to address their concerns.
"The appointment of the Special Reliability Master is essential to keep the lights on for the long-term," said Maria Lynn Maruca, Executive Director of the Seaside Heights Business Improvement District. "We are thankful for the short-term measures put in place such as the emergency generators, but in order for our critical tourism trade to flourish, we need a long-term reliability plan. I am happy that the BPU and the Governor have moved forward to appoint an independent person with 40 years of electric industry service."
"The IBEW is very happy to have Pat Downes take on this important task of ensuring that JCP&L provides system-wide reliability to its customers. He has a great track record and there are few people that have as an extensive background in the electric industry as Mr. Downes," said Ed Stroup, President/Business Manager, IBEW, Local 1289, the union which represents JCP&L workers.
"Union members who have worked under Mr. Downes have universal praise for his skills and experience that will be essential for the task at hand, Stroup added. We are confident he will provide an independent and thoughtful advice to the BPU. We look forward to working with him."
Downes, a resident of Ridgewood, served as Vice President Delivery Operations Support with Public Service Electric & Gas in New Jersey from1999 until his retirement in January of this year. In this position, he managed the planning, engineering and the overall performance of electric and gas distribution systems. He had direct responsibility for the preparation and execution of a budget that exceeded one half billion dollars annually.
In 1997 and 1998, he worked for PSE&G Global as Chief Operating Officer and Director of two electric distribution companies serving approximately 400,000 customers in the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Downes, who joined PSE&G in 1961, has held several management and engineering positions with the utility involving design, project management, construction, industrial relations and operations. He holds a B.E.E. Degree in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College and a M.S. degree in Management from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey.
"There is no one better qualified to serve in this capacity than Pat Downes," said Al Koeppe, president and Chief Operating Officer of PSE&G. "His technical expertise - developed during a 40-year career in both domestic and international electric distribution design and operations - is unique in our state.
Pat's work was recognized last year when PSE&G won the Reliability One Award' for most reliable utility in the Mid-Atlantic region, said BPU President Jeanne M. Fox. We're happy that he will continue to be of service to the people of New Jersey.
I thank Governor McGreevey for his confidence in my ability to meet this challenge, Downes said. We have an opportunity for the regulator and the utility to work together to improve the system. I look forward to developing a plan that will provide shore residents and businesses with better, more reliable electric service.
Downes' appointment is the latest is a series of actions undertaken by the Governor since the power outages took place.
McGreevey has met with senior executives from JCP&L and its parent company, FirstEnergy, resulting in a commitment from the utility to implement a series of immediate steps to ensure the reliability of its distribution system. The company also established program to address damage claims from businesses and individuals affected by the power outages.
The Governor also held a meeting in Lavallette to discuss the issue with residents, business owners and local officials. This meeting was followed by a formal public hearing last Friday, held by the BPU, and attended by FirstEnergy and JCP&L executives to hear directly from those impacted by the outages. The next public hearing will be August 26 at the American Legion in Seaside Heights.
The Attorney General's Office and the BPU will continue to follow the Governor's directive to investigate this outage and work to prevent a reoccurrence.
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[RESUMES]
FROM THE COLLEGE’S WEB SITE: Your resume can be sent to employers who contact our office seeking to fill positions. For more information contact the Recruitment Coordinator at (718) 862-7965 or Email to JGlenn@manhattan.edu
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[SPORTS]
FROM THE COLLEGE’S WEB SITE: http://www.gojaspers.com [which is no longer at the College, but at a third party. Web bugs are on the pages. (That’s the benefit of being a security weenie!) So, it’s reader beware. Your browser can tell people “stuff” about you, like your email address, leading to SPAM. Forewarned is forearmed.]
The only reason for putting this here is to give us a chance to attend one of these games and support "our" team.
Date Day Sport Opponent Location Time/Result
9/4/03 Thursday Golf Towson Fall
Classic Baltimore, MD 4:00 PM
9/5/03 Friday Golf Towson Fall
Classic Baltimore, MD 8:00 AM
9/6/03 Saturday Golf Towson Fall
Classic Baltimore, MD 8:00 AM
9/11/03 Thursday Golf Bucknell Invitational
Lewisburg, PA 2:00 PM
9/12/03 Friday Golf Bucknell
Invitational Lewisburg, PA 1:00 PM
9/13/03 Saturday Golf Bucknell Invitational
Lewisburg, PA 8:45 AM
9/19/03 Friday Golf Manhattan Fall
Invitational Riverhead, NY 1:00 PM
[Sports from College]
LUIS FLORES NAMED TO WOODEN AWARD PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
Senior Guard One of 50 Division I Players Honored
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 7, 2003) - Senior guard Luis Flores (New York, NY) was one of 50 NCAA Division I men's basketball players selected to the 2003 Wooden Award Preseason All-American team, as announced by the National Preseason Selection Committee.
Flores, a two-time First Team All-MAAC performer, earned the conference's Player of the Year Award last season after averaging 24.6 points per game. He led the Jaspers to a 23-7 overall record and the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1995. Flores also became the third Manhattan player ever to win the coveted Haggerty Award at the Annual NIT/Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association Awards Dinner.
Created in 1976, the John R. Wooden Award is the most prestigious individual honor in college basketball. It is bestowed upon the nation's best player at an institution of higher education who has proven to his university that he is making progress toward graduation and maintaining a cumulative 2.0 GPA. Previous winners include such notables as Michael Jordan ('84), Larry Bird ('79), Tim Duncan ('97) and last year's recipient, T.J. Ford ('03).
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[Sports from News & Web]
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2003 The Journal News (Westchester County, NY)
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The Journal News (Westchester County, NY)
July 31, 2003 Thursday
SECTION: SPORTS; Pg. 23A
HEADLINE: Wrestlers hit the mat
BYLINE: Michael DiPiazza, Freelance OK
Huguenots attend clinic for second year
By Michael DiPiazza
The high school wrestling season won't begin for another four months, but don't tell that to the New Rochelle Huguenots.
Last week, a good portion of the New Rochelle team participated in a clinic coordinated by coach Jim Guccione. It was the second straight year the Huguenots gathered for a week in the summer.
The team can also be found perfecting its moves every Wednesday night during the summer months.
"Many of our kids go to camps. The problem is we don't see what's taught," Guccione said, "and there is no follow-up. Not that the camp is bad - it's usually a great experience. This way, we get to teach and pick and choose who we want to come."
In an effort to prevent his wrestlers from missing out on perfecting a move that could be crucial once the season starts, Guccione brought in college coaches from the area to run the clinic under his supervision.
Guccione said not all of his wrestlers can afford to go to wrestling camp.
"So this gives every kid an equal opportunity to get more information and to get better," he said.
The first night, Hunter College coach Bob Gaudenzi came in, while former high school and college wrestler-turned-referee Matt Abbety joined the group the second night.
Also slated to give a clinic was Carl Bennet, the director of physical education at Manhattan College.
Senior Eric Fama, who just returned from a clinic run at West Point, said that going to different camps helps him learn different techniques.
"If you can pick up something from every coach, you can become a better wrestler," he said.
The owner of a 101-31 record, Fama was the first member of Guccione's children's wrestling program to make the varsity squad.
Having wrestled since he was 10, Fama made varsity as an eighth-grader.
"You want to show the coaches all the new techniques you learned," said Fama when asked what he brings back to the team. "And help improve the old techniques that we had."
Guccione's idea definitely paid off as 10 New Rochelle wrestlers qualified for the Section 1 meet.
"We saw great improvements on an individual basis," he said.
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2003 The Daily Oklahoman
Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, OK)
July 30, 2003 Wednesday CITY EDITION
SECTION: SPORTS; Pg. 2-C
HEADLINE: OU's Bookout will
play for NIT All-Star team
BYLINE: John Rohde; Staff Writer
DATELINE: NORMAN
Oklahoma two-sport standout Kevin Bookout has returned to basketball as a member of the NIT All-Stars and will play eight games in the Bahamas beginning next week.
Bookout was a member of the Big 12 All-Freshman basketball team last season and also earned All-America status in the shot put last spring. In basketball, Bookout led the Sooners in rebounding (5.9), averaged 9.4 points, started 33 of 34 games and led the Big 12 in field-goal percentage at .587.
In track, he threw a personal-best 61 feet, 4 inches at the NCAA championships in June and was the only freshman in the event to earn All-America honors.
Bookout had received an invitation to the USA Basketball Pan American Games training camp, but was unable to participate because of an algebra class scheduling conflict.
"I'm really excited," said Bookout, who returned to basketball three weeks ago. "I haven't gotten to play basketball most of the summer. It'll be nice to go play somewhere.
"I'm going to try to go out there, be real aggressive and get a lot of rebounds. Coach (Kelvin Sampson) wants me to lead the team in rebounds and get where I can score a little more consistently on the block."
The 6-foot-8 Bookout said he has lost 15 pounds since the end of track season and now weighs 275.
Bookout leaves today and will join fellow all-stars John Blackgrove (Fordham), Taliek Brown (Uconn), Keydren Clark (St. Peter's), Tim Frost (Utah), Wendell Gibson (Hofstra), Daryll Hill (St. John's), Greg Jenkins (Iona), J.C. Mathis (Michigan), Peter Mulligan (Manhattan), Sean Munson (Wagner) and Kirk Snyder (Nevada).
The team will be coached by former Manhattan College and New Jersey Nets (ABA) player George Bucci, who also played 13 years in the Italian Professional League, where he was a seven-time all-star.
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2003 The Journal News (Westchester County, NY)
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The Journal News (Westchester County, NY)
July 29, 2003 Tuesday
SECTION: SPORTS; Pg. 1C
HEADLINE: Monroe, Rhee top area's club champions
BYLINE: Sam Weinman, Staff
WGA tournament results in two breakthrough wins
Sam Weinman
The Journal News
CROTON-ON-HUDSON - Jason Monroe's entire golf career can be divided into distinct stages. Time was he'd show up at area qualifying tournaments and be lucky to break 90. Before long, he was breaking 80. A few weeks ago, in a Met Amateur qualifier, the 34-year-old Fenway Golf Club member shot 66.
"It's been a consistent growth," Monroe said. "And the trend has continued nicely."
Apparently so, because yesterday Monroe walked away from Hudson National Golf Club with a win in The Journal News/WGA Tournament of Champions. Against 55 other area club champions, Monroe's 1-under-par 70 made him the only player to break par.
"It's all about getting over humps," said Monroe, who claimed a two-stroke win over Westchester Hills' Chris Damiano. "The name of the game in golf is confidence, and this adds confidence."
Monroe wasn't alone in that regard. Scarsdale Golf Club's Helena Rhee won the women's division with a 6-over 77, one stroke ahead of Blue Hill's Mary Barber and Century's Barbara Israel.
As was the case with Monroe, it was the biggest career victory for Rhee, who said she didn't give much consideration to winning until she stood over a birdie putt on the par-3 second hole, her 17th hole of the day. After hitting her approach shot to 11 feet, she realized a birdie would likely put her in contention.
"Then I got so nervous," she said. "When I got so close, I started to think about it."
The result was a four-putt and a double-bogey 5. Little did she know at the time, however, that she still had a chance. Admittedly short off the tee, Rhee said it was her play around the greens that propelled her - that and a promising start. On her first hole of the day, the par-4 fourth, she stuck an 8-iron to about 2 feet.
"I knew then it would be a good day," she said.
Monroe had reason to be just as upbeat. On a day when several notable area players struggled, the Purchase resident hardly broke stride, birdieing two of his last four holes to finish in red numbers.
If anything, it was evidence that his game may be peaking at the most opportune time. Along with the Tournament of Champions yesterday, the Purchase resident has a U.S. Amateur qualifier today and the Met Amateur beginning on Thursday.
"My mind-set was two-fold," Monroe said. "One was to win, the other was to prepare for this week."
A year after qualifying for his first U.S. Amateur, Monroe naturally wants to find a way back. Again, it's a matter of stages. Last year at Oakland Hills, Monroe struggled with an 80 and a 77. Now that he's been through it once, though, he has aspirations of a better showing.
"It was my first time, so it was nerve-wracking, but nonetheless it was an incredible experience," Monroe said. "I tried to keep it at a very enjoyable level."
Meanwhile, Damiano, his closest competitor, got off to a birdie-birdie start before giving a few strokes back the rest of the way. The former Westchester Amateur champion, who has one semester left at Manhattan College, said he has been consistent off the tee as of late, but has struggled from inside 100 yards. Once he finishes school, he intends to head to a IMG-run golf school in Florida to prepare for a pro career.
"It's there but it's not there," Damiano said of his short game. "It comes and goes. It's hard for me because I have such a long, lanky swing. That's what I need to work on."
If Damiano wasn't the longest player in the field yesterday, he was second only to Alexei Kovalev, the Rangers' winger who is also the club champion at Willow Ridge in Harrison. Length was an asset at times for Kovalev, but it also worked against him. Just 2-over through 10 holes, the 30-year-old Russian had just 100 yards in for his third shot on the par-5 ninth hole. His approach, however, landed well over the green and into the heavy rough. Taking four shots just to get out of it, Kovalev took a 10 on the hole and finished with an 86.
Reach Sam Weinman at sweinman@thejournalnews.com.
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2003 Providence Publications, LLC
Providence Journal-Bulletin (Rhode Island)
July 29, 2003, Tuesday All Editions
SECTION: Sports; Pg. D-08
HEADLINE: RUNNING NOTES - Tuesday Night Turtle became a hare in his romp on
Friday
BYLINE: Carolyn Thornton
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Freeman, a resident of East Greenwich and a student at Manhattan College, narrowly missed a spot on the medal stand, finishing fourth in the men's hammer with a toss of 210 feet, 11 inches.
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[EMAIL FROM JASPERS]
[Email01]
From: Helm, Robert A. (1951)
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2003 5:17 PM
Subject: RE: http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/jasperjottings20030803.htm
Good Afternoon, John
1. Now you know - from reading Dr. Heckman's problems - why I became a spook. I cannot stand any bureaucracy...USN, BoE of NYC, IRS, Auto Insurance Cos, you name it. I was once told by a GS 16 in the Civil Service commission that my Veteran's Preference was immoral! He is a friend, I am godfather to his son. He is also a graduate of MC who told me that he does not want to receive JJ which is why I will not use his name. Needless to say, he was too young for WWII, in college for Korea and too old for 'Nam. Now you also know why the anti-gun nuts get so much active and sub-rosa aid and assistance from the Federal and State bureaucracies. (My spell-checker is away, so please excuse my fat finger disease).
2. I will answer the apostate brother and the poor chap who lost his wife another time. Please, keep up the good work, even though the monks must hate you for calling attention to their failings as you do so gently.
Regards, Bob Helm (Arts'51)
P.S. I have run into a very small part of Dr. Heckman's problems but being a spook, I have (or so people believe) the means and the contacts to disturb them if they disturb me too much.
[JR: "gently", I've been called a lot of things and what I do described different ways, but never "gently". ]
[Email02]
From: Donofrio,
Lisa A. (1989)
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 8:47 AM
Subject: Re: Hello from a 1968 Jasper on 21 May 2003
I would like to receive the weekly newsletter. Thanks
[JR: And, I'd love to share my weekly findings and rantings with you. Enjoy. ]
[Email03]
From: Richard U. Kaufmann (1968)
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 12:37 PM
Subject: Manhattan College PR
Hi John,
I read your response to the newly appointed PIO, Melanie Farmer, at alma mater. Another way to get the MC name out in the public's eye would be to send out to the various newspapers the names of the students in the subscription area who have made the dean's List. Even up here in the wilds of Vermont, the local students' names are published and recognized and the college name is in the paper. I have asked the PR department at alma mater if they do this and was told no, not enough time. But if a parent submitted the necessary info to the college, they would get it in the local papers. Well, I have requested that this be done 2 times so far this year and my daughter's name has yet to appear.
But if Brother Scanlon needs money for another worthwhile college project, we receive the letters and follow up phone calls and/or e-mails in no time. I just wish that someone at the alma mater, whoever that may be, take into account the requests of the parents and alumni/ae and not just when it comes to fund raising. Guess I'm also cranky this morning.
Good luck in your job search and thanks for all your efforts in producing JJ. Regards, Rich Kaufmann, MP '64 MC '68
[JR: Well us "68 cranks" have to stick together. Search is going, slowly, but going. The effort is made worthwhile when people seem to enjoy it. That makes it fun. Once it stops being fun, well that another day. In talking to an ill in-law, I coined a phrase "Don't borrow tomorrow's trouble." Meaning don't anticipate future problems that may never come to pass. While I'm not Ben Franklin, maybe that applies here. ]
[Email04]
From: Deb '99 Coppola
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 9:28 AM
Subject: jasper jottings
Please add me to the distribution list! Thanks!
Deb '99
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Deb'99: Done. How did you find out about Jottings? John'68
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From: Deb '99 Coppola
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: FW: jasper jottings
My sister, Rosemarie, sent me the latest edition. I know a bunch of people on it as well. Thanks so much!
[Email05]
From: Colleen Talt
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 12:32 PM
Subject: Newsletter request
Hi john,
My name is Colleen Talt, and I am a 99 Manhattan Alumni from the school of Physical Education (Pre-Physical Therapy). I have been notified of your interesting alumni newsletter, and would very much like to be included on the mailing list if possible. Please let me know if that is possible, by responding to this email address.
Thanks so much for all of your efforts.
Sincerely,
Colleen Talt (99)
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From: "john.reinke"
Subject: RE: Newsletter reqest
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 14:34:35 -0400
Hi Colleen '99: "Interesting", hmmm, I am not sure if that is bad or good. But, I have put you on the list. Enjoy. I'm curious, how you heard about it. You can see the back issues at: http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/ and you can search back issues too. Hope you'll let me know what you think of my modest effort. John '68
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From: Colleen Talt
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 2:56 PM
Subject: RE: Newsletter request
Hi John,
From what I have heard, your newsletter sounds like it has been a great resource for our fellow alumni. I have actually been unsuccessful in gaining access to the online alumni webpage. Despite multiple emails asking the department to include me, it has not happened. Therefore, it would be nice to keep up to date with our fellow Jaspers through your newsletter.
I actually heard about the newsletter through another alumnus who forwarded some information from your newsletter about a recent marriage celebration. She gave us your email address and said to contact you if we were interested in the newsletter. However, I am unsure how she initially came across your publication.
But once again, thank you for your prompt response, and I will be sure to take the time to read through your hard work!!
Sincerely,
Colleen Talt
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Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 3:15
PM
To: 'Colleen Talt'
Subject: RE: Newsletter reqest
>From what I have heard, your newsletter sounds like it has been a great resource for our fellow alumni.
Well it is long. ;-)
> I have actually been unsuccessful in gaining access to the online alumni webpage. Despite multiple emails asking the department to include me, it has not happened.
A fellow Jasper had a problem and called me. Together we were able to figure out what she was doing wrong. Let me know if you want some help?
> Therefore, it would be nice to keep up to date with our fellow Jaspers through your newsletter.
And, "we" (the collective group of readers) would like to keep-up-to-date with you. Us old codgers have no life and live vicariously through the accomplishments and antics of other (much younger) alums.
> I actually heard about the newsletter through another alumnus who forwarded some information from your newsletter about a
Good, I am glad I have a few "salesmen" out there.
>However, I am unsure how she initially came across your publication.
I am a nag, and offer invite anyone I hear or read about.
>But once again, thank you for your prompt response, and I will be sure to take the time to read through your hard work!!
Thanks for giving me an oppty to serve the cadre of alumni. And thanks again for signing on.
John'68
[Email06]
From: Tom Lennon (1969)
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: FW: FW: jasperjottings20030706.htm
Hello,
I'm Roberta Archer and I work for Tom Lennon. I usually open up all your Jasper Jottings in Word, but because of the tables, lately I've had to open it up in another program.
Roberta
[JR: Thanks. I am a lousy record keeper. ]
[Email07]
From: James Curcurato
(1994)
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 7:14 PM
Subject: Your contact info
Ferdinand,
Hi again, I noticed that I didn't get a response from my last email to you. I'm using a new tool called Plaxo to update my address book. Your information will not be shared with anyone else. You do not need to download any software or register to send me your information. Please take a moment to review the information below and click the button to correct or confirm your contact information. If you want to update your address book too, get Plaxo at http://www.plaxo.com/downloads.
Thanks,
James Curcurato
[JR: Another address bonk sync product. ]
[Email08]
From: Mike McEneney (1953)
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 9:53 PM
Subject: Sarotoga
Dear John,
Just a note to let you know that once again the Alumni of the Capitol District sponsored Day at the Races at Saratoga was a sell out. Despite the rain 170 Jaspers and their friends spent an enjoyable afternoon at that beautiful track. Some may even have left with a dollar or two more than they came with! (Not me!), This was followed by a reception and dinner sponsored by Bill Chandler, the immediate past president of the Alumni Society, at the Inn At Saratoga. It was truly a great day and we are getting accustomed to the rain at the track, as it has rained 3 out of the last to 4 times we were there. I also wish to report that the singing after dinner has not improved.
After dinner some Jaspers resolved to get together at the Manhattan Businessmen's Retreat which will be held the weekend of September 20th at the Cardinal Spellman Retreat House in Riverdale. This year we look forward to being joined by Brother Thomas and Prof John Wilcox from the College. It should be a great weekend, John you should try and join us there
Best,
Mike McEneney, Esq. '53 BBA
[JR: Great report. But, I have "vote" to go with the "young" Jaspers. I have added it to the calendar for reference but "retreats" aren't my thing. To quote the movie "Patton" when asked about retreating to regroup, "I don't like to pay for the same ground twice." The essence of a good field commander is SWOT – strengths, weaknesses, observations, and threats – and action. I am not that philosophical or contemplative. You have to have the vocation for that stuff. But, I hope everyone finds what they need there. Besides what would happen to Jottings if I took time off?]
From: Mike McEneney (1953)
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 9:33 PM
Subject: Lost Subscriber
Dear John,
James Miorin (Class of 1998 I think) has a new e-mail address: <privacy invoked> . This change is due to the fact that James in now working for Parsons Brinckerhoff etc. in their New York City Office. He is looking forward to receiving Jasper Jottings once again.
Best,
Mike McEneney, Esq '53 BBA
[JR: Thanks, those darn subscribers just keep wandering off. It's like herding cats. I probably should put a bell around their necks. ]
From: Dennis Quirk (BS 1993)
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 11:03 AM
Subject: Help for alum looking for law job in DC
In response to a question about getting a law job "out of town", a couple of hints.
1. Reciprocity. Many law schools have arrangements with others for use of career services offices. For example, Fordham alumni in Washington DC might have access to Georgetown's office/resources, and GU law alumni might have access to Fordham's. Call your alma mater's career office to find out where you can go in a given city. You can often use your own and others even if you graduated years ago. N.b. that certain dates etc may be blocked out, etc.
2. Alumni offices. (1) get an alumni directory – it will likely list alums by geography, field, etc. (2) contact the alumni office to see if there is an alumni "chapter" in your new city - many have chapters in most of the large cities. (A Notre Dame chapter in San Francisco, for example.) (3) direct assistance: sometimes the alumni director may be inclined to give you a lead on the phone - "bankruptcy lawyer in Providence? actually I do know one... call Scott at Dewey Cheatham..." This may require you to get through some sort of "screening" - the alum dir is likely connecting you to a friend. Many alum dirs will not do this at all without a personal meeting with you - some not even then. It might be worth a trip to the alma mater for a few intros/handshakes, if feasible.
(Hint: in some cases you may have better luck with the development/advancement office than with the alumni office.)
(Hint: you also can likely guess which profs keep good tabs on former students - if you had one - even if s/he doesn't remember you, call anyway...).
3. The local legal newspaper. Most cities have a weekly or biweekly one with info on who's hiring, the market in general, etc.
4. LexisNexis. Search the lawyer-locater site for alumni in your practice field by geography, or for partners at specific firms, etc. marhub.com also used to work - don't know now. Another law-jobs website called "the vault" or something.
5. Placement firms. Seek advice on the best ones in your area, if you can. N.b. that NALP is NOT a placement firm, but may have online resources that are helpful. Some pages at nalp.org require membership, your alma mater's career ofc might help; nalpdirectory.com is free.
Good luck!
Dennis Quirk (BS 1993)
[JR: Good tips! ]
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FINAL WORDS THIS WEEK
http://www.lewrockwell.com/hein/hein28.html
If Someone Hands You a Lemon, Get a Permit
by Paul Hein
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You probably don’t know the name Avigayil Wardein, but you might have heard of the six-year-old girl in Naples, Florida, who was busted for operating a lemonade stand without a permit. Avigayil is that girl. She sells lemonade for 50 cents per plastic cup, and has a jar for tips, to boot.
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Curmudgeon
And that’s the last word.
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