Plans for Class of 1961’s 55 Year Reunion Released

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2015-10-30
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Date/Time: Friday, September 9, 2016
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Cash Bar and Greet
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Dinner
7:30 pm -11:00 pm: Relax/Dance/Playlist

Location: The Crystal Room
Marque de Lafayette Hotel**
391 Washington Street
Buffalo NY 14203
Phone: (716) 853-1505
Website: http://buffalobrewerydistrict.com/lafayette/

** The hotel has recently been recently renovated

At the present time, this is the only event planned. Barb Stewart is working on some suggested places to visit, especially near the new and exciting activities down at the waterfront. Also, we are thinking these suggestions might be of interest to those who might want to stay for the weekend. More information to follow.

The total cost is yet to be determined as a lot depends on how many people we estimate will be there. So if there is any chance of you and/or a significant other attending, please let us know (the sooner the better) so plans can be firmed up.

Barb Stewart O’Connell: barbieoc44@aol.com

Art Fay: afay43@gmail.com

Alumni News: Peter and Mary Jo Hunt Named Philanthropists of the year by the United Way

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2015-10-22
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This is taken from Hunt Real Estate’s website. It’s an article about Peter Hunt ’71 and his wife Mary Jo being named the United Way Tocqueville Society’s 2014 Philanthropists of the Year.

The United Way Tocqueville Society has named Peter & Mary Jo Hunt 2014 Philanthropists of the Year. The annual award is presented to recognize outstanding volunteer service and community commitment. Each year, the award winners are selected by past recipients.

The Hunt’s have been longtime contributors to the United Way. Between them they have served more than 15 years on the Board of Directors, and helped inspire tens of thousands of people to change lives in our community through philanthropy as chairs of the 2004 Campaign and of the Tocqueville Society in 2014.

“Peter and Mary Jo are a prime example of a family that is dedicated to making the community they live in a better place,” said Michael Weiner president and CEO of United Way of Buffalo and Erie County. “We are proud to honor them as the United Way Tocqueville Society Philanthropists of the Year.”

“Supporting the United Way and their continuing commitment to improve our community is near and dear to our entire family,” said Peter Hunt, Chairman and CEO of HUNT Real Estate Corporation. “This tribute is a great honor and we are extremely appreciative of their recognition.”

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2015-2016 Amherst Central Alumni Foundation Board of Directors

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2015-10-22
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Here are the 2015-2016 Amherst Central Alumni Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors.

President:

Lynn Phillips Ramsey 1979
E-mail: lpr359@gmail.com

Vice-President:

Larry Ross 1972
E-mail: lmr@hurwitzfine.com

Treasurer:

Sue Fretz 1973
Email: bcc4007@roadrunner.com

Assistant Treasurer:

Lindsay Wolfe 1977
E-mail: lwolfe@daemen.edu

Secretary:

Nancy Graves Manalio 1970
E-mail: wnm481@gmail.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mark Ahrens ’74 (Immediate Past President)

JJ Calabrese 2004

Virginia (Ginna) Coon 1960

John Dengler 1982

Cindy Diem 1974

James Gallery 1969

Julie Halm 2007

Katie Jordan 2004

Mario Loretto 1972

Ellen Marshall 1969

Lance Mauro 1976

Clay Pasternack 1968

Diane Alessi Phelps, PhD 1981

Nicole Hannotte Phillips 1977

Marilyn Rohl 1970

Donna Roll 1971

Virginia Fretz Rusk 1971

Samuel Shatkin 1975

Susan Hens Smith 1974

Emily Warren 2006

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

Paul Batt Jr – Retired Board of Ed.

David Dengler 1974

Marek Fludzinski 1973

Anne Harding Joyce 1970

Ruth Munson

Gail Osborn Neff  1958

Cynthia Shatkin Oppenheimer 1972

Joseph Podgorski – Retired Admin.

Clarence Spitzer – Retired Faculty

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If you are interested in joining our board, please contact the alumni office by clicking here—>

Raise Your Voice for John: A benefit for John Wroblewski Husband of Kim Mooney Wroblewski ’77

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2015-10-19
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A benefit for John Wroblewski
Husband of Kim Mooney Wroblewski
(Amherst High Class of 1977)
Sunday, November 15th, 2015
4:00 – 8:00 pm
Banchetti’s By Rizzo
550 N. French Rd in Amherst, NY

“Cancer, that’ll be a NO Bob!” About 7 months ago John was diagnosed with late stage Pancreatic Cancer. During those 7 months John has undergone treatment, including chemotherapy on an almost weekly basis. John has fought hard which is no shock to us because we all know how strong he is. As you may assume, his medical bills are astronomical.

Tickets are $25 per person. There will be food and drink, and many different auctions and raffles throughout the event. Your support is vital.

If you are unable to join us but want to help, monetary donations can be made to:
Gofundme (Raise Your Voice for John) by following this link—>

https://www.gofundme.com/fq6ab2z9

Or we are graciously accepting items/gift certificates for our auctions and raffles. To purchase tickets, make non-monetary donations, and for additional info: fightforjohn@yahoo.com

Join us for the Amherst Alumni Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Tour on November 10th

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2015-10-14
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Join Gayle Shaw Hutton ’79, a major gift officer for the UB Jacobs School of Medicine, for a one hour walking tour of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. Get an inside look at the construction sites of the new 675,000 square foot UB Medical School and Oshei Children’s Hospital, visit UB’s Center for Clinical and Translational Research, the Innovation Center (home to Dig, 43N and Z80 and other emerging start-up companies), and more!

gatesWe will be meeting on Tuesday, November 10 at 5:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Gates Vascular Institute/CTRC (875 Ellicott Street, next to Buffalo General Hospital). Parking deck located directly across the street. Click here for directions—>

If you have any questions, please contact the alumni office via phone 716-362-8259.

To RSVP, use the sign-up form below.