Boston Campaign Reception
with the President
September 19, 2006 Boston, MA

The beautiful Atlantic Room at the Boston Harbor Hotel was the setting for a gathering of Boston area UVM alums, parents and friends on the evening of September 19th. Hosted by President Daniel Mark Fogel, and the University's Boston Regional Board, the event was an opportunity for the UVM community in the Boston area to celebrate UVM's recent Campaign successes and to hear about the University's plans for the future. The Boston Board was very happy to welcome a new member of the UVM family, Marc Diamond, the University's new Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations. Special thanks to Mike Reardon and the Boston Regional Board for organizing this event.

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100 Things To Do Before You Hit 100!! 
October 21, 2006 Boston, MA

A group of alumni met at the College Club in Boston to discover the 100 Things To Do Before You Hit 100!!  It was an interactive seminar lead by Kendall Dudley P'06, P'09.  Alums of all ages gathered to share the possibilities followed by lunch.

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Boston Red Sox vs Detroit
Fenway Park
August 14, 2006 Boston, MA

The Boston Golf Classic
Brae Burn Country Club
May 22, 2006 West Newton, MA

The UVM Boston Golf Tournament at the Brae Burn Country Club was a great success!  Boston Board members Cindy Lombardo, UVM Parent and Mike Fallman '82 deserve special recognition for their efforts as tournament co-chairs.  Thanks also to our Golf Committee members:

Brendan Burke '97, Eric Burt '80, Rob Cronin '94, Jamie Fagan '82, Mark Goodstein '84, Laura Morgan '84, Gretchen Papineau, UVM Parent, Tom Papineau, UVM Parent, Mike Reardon '89, Bill Shean '79, Nicole Stata '91

This year the weather was great and we had 84 people play golf and 110 attendees at the cocktail reception and silent auction and raised $17,000 in support of UVM scholarships.  Scholarships are vital in providing access to an excellent University of Vermont education and we thank everyone involved.  This event highlights the way that the UVM Boston Regional Board advances UVM's mission and builds a community of UVMers in the Boston area while raising money to support scholarships for deserving students.

Thank you to the following people and organizations who provided support to the tournament and helped make it a success:

Special Sponsorships
Deutsche Bank and Chris Del Col for sponsoring the driving range
Scott '84 and Amy '84 Peters of the Golf and Ski Warehouse (www.golfskiwarehouse.com/) for donating golf balls and tees
Mike Maglio '79 of Swingstargolf.com for providing the golf swing analysis, you will receive an email from SwingStar Golf telling you how to view your online golf lesson

Corporate Sponsors
Jim Atwood '83 & Brian Donnelly '79, Mike Fallman '82, Jeff Goolgasian '76, Cindy and Dennis Lombardo, UVM Parents, Chris Metzger '86, David Passafaro, Rick Riani, Bill Shean '79, and Nicole Stata '91

Individual Sponsors
Andrea Allen '80, Eric Burt '80, Mary Kelly, UVM Parent, Alan McEacharn '81

Finally, we appreciate the staff of the Brae Burn Country Club for their professionalism and hard work.    

Thank you to everyone involved in making this event so enjoyable and successful - together we raised scholarship support to make a UVM education accessible for future alums!

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Boston Holiday Party at the Vox
January 7, 2006 Boston, MA

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UVM Men's Hockey Telecast
January 6, 2006 Various Locations

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Boston Career Networking
January 5, 2006 West Newton, MA

The weather outside may have been unpredictable, but a group hearty UVM alumni and students began to make plans for their futures through new connections and lively conversations at the Brae Burn Country Club.

An excellent panel with Phillip Gonzalez '91, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Nicole Stata '91, Deploy Solutions, Larry Stone '81, Wells Fargo Bank, and Anuradha Yadav '96, Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels, launched the evening.  Following this, students were free to network and ask individual questions of the 30 plus alumni networkers in attendance. The evening was judged a huge success by both students who gained great advice and alums who enjoyed providing it!

This annual event is co-sponsored by UVM Career Services and the Boston Regional Board. Thanks to Bill McAlduff '78, Mark Goodstein '84, Teri Kilduff '89, Jeff Newton '79, and Larry Stone '81!

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Boston Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall
December 28, 200 Boston, MA

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Men's Hockey at Northeastern
November 1, 2005 Boston, MA

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WineTasting at the Living Room
September 15, 2005 Boston, MA

Over 130 people gathered to learn about a variety of affordable wines (retailing for $15 and under) and taste the delicious food paired with them by the Living Room's chef. Thank you to David Tepper '98, Mike Weiner '95 and the UVM Boston Events Committee for planning this wonderful evening.   Special thanks to Mike Weiner '95 of SavMor Spirits (www.SavMorSpirits.com) for arranging the donation of the wine and to Horizon Beverages for donating the wine.

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Red Sox Games
August/September 2005 Boston, MA

On two consecutive Friday evenings UVM alumni, friends and family turned out for a pre-game reception at Jillians in Boston prior to a Red Sox game.  Guests played pool, shared some appetizers, caught up with old friends, and then went over to the venerable Fenway Park to cheer on the Red Sox on a beautiful late summer day. 

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UVM Friends at Tia's
June 15, 2005 Boston, MA

Although the weather was cool and drizzly, UVMers (used to such weather) came to have fun!  We had over 80 people who gathered in the warmth of the bar and Tia's also made the patio available and comfortable with plastic sides attached to the awnings and heaters. There was good representation from many classes and, as always, everyone had a great time. If you were unable to make it, please check the UVM alumni page for more events this summer.  Click here for more event information.

Catamounts Care Service Week
May 7, 2005 Boston, MA

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Thank you to everyone involved for making this event successful!

Boston-area Coat Drive to Benefit the Pine Street Inn
February 7 through 18, 2005

UVM alums, parents and friends showed their commitment to community by gathering more than 100 coats, hats and gloves for homeless people in the Boston area. Donations benefited clients of the Pine Street Inn, directed by Lyndia Downie '82. Thank you to the Boston Regional Board and board chair Eric Burt '80, board member Brendan Burke '97, and Charlene Johnston 97 for providing drop-off locations for donations.

Career Networking Event
January 6, 2005 Boston, MA

Winter weather raged outside, but more than 70 hearty UVM alumni and students created their own warmth with lively conversations at the Boston Networking Reception on January 6, 2005 at the Newton Marriott.

An excellent panel with Mike Fallman '82, Attorney, Senior Partner, Riemer and Braunstein; Teri Kilduff '89, Program Director, Fidelity Foundation; and Phil Gonzalez '91, Philanthropy Project Director and Physician Diversity Project Director , Community Catalyst, launched the evening. Following this, students were free to network and ask individual questions of the 25 alumni networkers in attendance-and ask they did! The evening was judged a huge success by both students who gained great advice and alums who enjoyed providing it!

This annual event is co-sponsored by UVM Career Services and the Boston Regional Board. Thanks to Bill McAlduff '78, Teri Kilduff '89, Jeff Newton '79, and Marianne Herlihy '76, for planning this event and to Bill McAlduff for moderating the panel!

Boston Holiday Party
January 8, 2005 Boston MA

Over 200 UVMers from many graduation years showed up for the Boston Holiday Party at the .406 Club at Fenway Park, home of the World Champion Boston Red Sox! There is something to be said for visiting the home of the World Series Champions and although the field was covered with snow the evening was very exciting. What a great way to start out the New Year. Thank you to Sarah Pitlak '99, Jenn Katz '00 and the Boston Events Committee for planning this event.

Men's Hockey at Harvard
December 7, 2004 Boston, MA

More than 400 Catamount Hockey fans jammed the Bright Arena to cheer on the Cats as they battled with and lost narrowly to Harvard, ending a 10 game winning streak. Attendees were greeted at the door to the arena with V-shaped cookies and UVM giveaways. After the game, nearly 100 fans gathered for a post-game reception at Brother Jimmy's BBQ in nearby Harvard Square. For more information on the UVM Hockey team visit www.uvmathletics.com.

Thank you to Sarah Pitlak '99, Kathy Varpahovsky '01 and the Boston Events Committeefor planning this event.

Boston Business Luncheon with
Steve Dodge
November 10, 2004 Boston, MA

Steven Dodge, a communications industry entrepreneur with a proven track-record in launching and sustaining successful businesses, was the speaker at a business luncheon hosted by the UVM Boston Regional Board. Steve founded American Cablesystems Corporation, acquired by Continental Cablevision (now Comcast), then entered the radio broadcast arena, establishing American Radio Systems, later selling it to CBS. He then spun off American Tower, which had been incubating inside of American Radio, which as become the leading owner/operator of communications towers worldwide, with a market cap of over $3 billion. After installing successor management and retiring from American Tower, Steve is now building his fourth company, Windover Development LLC, a privately held developer of residential properties on the North Shore of Boston. Steve's and his wife, Anne, are the parents of Benjamin Dodge '04.

Anne is a member of the University of Vermont Arts & Sciences Board of Advisors, and a former member of the UVM Board of Trustees. The luncheon was an interactive session including discussion around growing a young business. Thank you to Jon Burke '80, Mike Reardon '89 and the rest of the Boston Regional Board for planning this event.

UVM Roadtrip Event -
Burlington's Best in Boston
October16, 2004 Boston, MA

More than 250 UVM alumni, parents and friends enjoyed some of their favorite food and drinks from Burlington, including Nectar's gravy fries, Bove's pasta and meatballs, Ben & Jerry's peace pops, Sweetwaters, The Last Chance, and more. Jim '83 and Kristen Atwood hosted this great UVM event which also featured music by Chad Hollister '91. From the comments received during and after the party, the event was creative, fun, and one of UVM's best!

A special thanks to Jim and Kristen for opening their home to the UVM family in Boston and to the following committee members who helped plan and organize such a great evening:

Andrea Allen '80
Anna '90 & Jim Beakey
Kathleen '81 & William '83 Bliss
Everett '84 & Judy '82 Bramhall
Brendan Burke '97
Jon Burke '80
Eric Burt '80
Richard Casner '81
Noah Cherry '01
Bill Congdon '83
Nancy Cowen '85
Rob Cronin '94
Deb '78 & Phil Dean
Robert '83 & Deborah '82 Dickey
Kate Dwyer '01
Jamie Fagan '82
Kimberly Formisano '90
Kristin Gallas '96
David Godkin '77
Leslie '76 & Sam Griesmer, UVM Parents
Nancy '78 & Michael Grogan
Mark Hollister '80
Mark '78 & Julie Kaufman, UVM Parents
John '87 and Ashley '87
McAllister Lloyd, UVM Parent
Cindy & Dennis Lombardo, UVM Parents
Bob Merriam '68
Laura Morgan '84
Peter Morton '83
Brooks Porter '83
Mike Reardon '89
Ned Rimer '83
Eric Schwarz '83 & Maureen Coffey
Roger '77 & Pam '79 Shepley
Robert '81 & Virginia Swain
Blair '83 & Brad Van Brunt
Kathleen Whelan '82

Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers
July 10, 2004 Boston, MA

Boston batters rang up a season-high 21 hits in a 14-6 rout of the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on July 10th as alumni, family and friends watched from the reserved UVM section. The night began at Jillians Restaurant where people gathered for conversation, pool and complimentary appetizers and UVM giveaways before the game.

Thank you to Daryl Belock '90 and the Boston Events Committee for planning this event.

Boston Golf Classic
May 24, 2004 Newton, MA

Despite the weather, nearly 110 golfers and 130 dinner and silent auction attendees helped raise almost $57,000, the 2004 UVM Boston Golf Tournament was one of the biggest fundraisers in UVM's history! This represented a more than 200% increase over previous efforts in Boston.The Boston Regional Board has another milestone to be proud of. This event is a great example of how the Regional Alumni Board helps advance UVM's mission and builds a community of UVMers in the Boston area while at the same time raising money to support scholarships for deserving students.

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UVM Live All Night at Union St
May 1, 2004 Boston, MA

UVM Live All Night at Union St. was a great success! About 70 alums and their friends showed up for a great show performed by NYC band M-Lab, followed by our very own UVM alumn band, Redletter. Alums of all ages were in attendance, from the '90's, 80's and one alumn from 1978 who was still very much a recent grad at heart! Lots of smiling faces and chatter filled the room and people danced and did not leave until the lights came on.

A special thank you to Kathy Varpahovsky and the Boston Events Committee for planning this event and to Shannon Croce '00 who helped with registration. As people left they took "Proud of UVM" pins and UVM pens, proving that there is still a lot of school spirit in the Boston area! View Photos from the event.

America - Target for Terrorism
Speaker Series Presentation by Professor Gregory Gause
February 5, 2004

What are the causes for the turmoil in the Middle East and why is the United States a target for terrorists? These are some of the questions that Professor Gregory Gause, associate professor of political science, addressed at a speaker series event held recently at Boston's Brae Burn Country Club. Gause is a world-renowned expert on the Middle East and the Director of UVM's Middle East Studies Program. The nearly one hundred attendees participated in a lively question and answer session following Professor Gause's presentation.

Thank you to the Events Committee of the Boston Regional Board and Jon Burke '80, committee chair, for planning this event.

UVM Men's Hockey Team Beats Harvard

Brady Leisenring scored twice, including Vermont's first short-handed goal of the season, and Jeff Miles added a goal and an assist as the Catamounts extended their winning streak to five games, defeating Harvard, 6-4 at the Bright Hockey Center. The game was a wild, wide-open affair that saw Vermont score three times on a power play and once shorthanded. Decked out in green and gold, the UVM faithful seemed to outnumber Harvard fans at this annual gathering. After the game UVMers gathered with Coach Sneddon and players for complimentary appetizers and drinks. Go Cats Go!

Boston Networking Event
January 6, 2004 Boston, MA

The Newton Marriott was the site of an outstanding UVM Boston Career Networking Event in early January.A group of 120 students and alumni attended this event designed to link students and recent alumni with successful UVM alums from various career areas to gain career advice, information and connections. The evening was launched with a strong panel, followed by a lively buzz of one-on-one networking conversations with more than 30 alumni career networkers. Those in attendance gained valuable career insights from alumni panelists: Kara Cohen '91, Community Service Director, AARP Massachusetts;Carol Hills '81, Senior Producer, The World, WGBH; Art Hogan '83, Senior Vice President, Jeffries and Company; Beth McDermott '94, Senior Associate Director, Development, Boston College; and Tony Siesfeld '81, Director, Mercer Management Consulting, and profited greatly from the wisdom of individual alumni networkers in attendance.

Mary Beth Barritt, Assistant Director of Career Services introduced students and alumni to the Career Connection, UVM 's own alumni on-line community and Joe Speidel '01, Development and Alumni Relations invited students present to join the alumni community.

Thanks to the Boston Regional Board who co-sponsors this annual event with UVM Development and Alumni Relations and UVM Career Services. Particular thanks to Event Chair and Moderator Bill McAlduff '78, Superintendent of Schools, Wilmington and team members Erin Stahl '00, Development Harvard Law and Jeff Newton '79, Managing Director, Gemini Investors. Thanks, too, to Marianne Herlihy '76, Vice-President, Fidelity Investments, and Boston Regional Board Chair, for board support of this event.

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Boston Coat Drive for the Pine Street Inn
January 2004 Boston, MA

With the coldest January in over 80 years, Boston alums decided to warm the backs and spirits of those less fortunate than them with a coat drive for the Pine Street Inn. In just over 2 weeks we were able to gather more than 175 winter jackets. The Pine Street Inns director, Lyndia Downie '82, would like to thank alumni and friends for their efforts. Especially notable were Mike Reardon '89, Erin Stahl '00, and Susan Burt '92 who netted over 30 coats apiece.

Boston Holiday Pops Concert at Symphony Hall
Sunday, December 28, 2003

Historic Boston Symphony Hall was the site for a wonderful Holiday Pops concert directed by Keith Lockhart. Boston-area UVMers donned festive garb to gather at the pre-concert reception with excellent catering provided by Holly James '85 of Creative Gourmet.

This evening was so popular it will likely become an annual event.

Thanks to the UVM Boston Board's Events Committee for their planning.

Boston Holiday Party
Saturday, December 6, 2003

An enormous snowstorm couldn't keep the UVMers away from a holiday party at the Big Easy nightclub where admission included appetizers and DJ, plus an open bar.

Thanks to the UVM Events Committee for planning this annual evening with UVM friends.

Wine Tasting at the Living Room Restaurant
September 24, 2003 Boston, MA

The wine and food were fantastic at the wine tasting held at the Living Room Restaurant near the Boston Aquarium. More than 120 alumni, parents, and friends assembled to enjoy and learn about the wines as well as to network with one another. By all reports, this was one of our most successful events and may become an annual affair.

Thanks to Mike Weiner '95 and Anthony Bruneau '95 for helping to provide the wine and to David Tepper '98 and the Boston Events Committee for planning this get together.

Welcome to Boston Bash at the Bell in Hand
October 16, 2003 Boston, MA

Would the "Welcome to Boston" event be a smashing success or a dismal failure? After all, the Red Sox were facing the Yankees in game seven of the playoffs at the same time. Would people venture out of their living rooms and away from their TVs for some food and friends at the Bell in Hand at Faneuil Hall? Well, these are UVM alumni we're talking about, and they showed up in full force on Thursday, October 16, to catch up with friends old and new and later to cheer on the Sox. It was a fabulous evening, and none of the 75 attendees left disappointed (outcome of the game notwithstanding).

Thank you to the Boston events committee for organizing this great event.

Business Luncheon: Car Talk -
Tom Magliozzi
April 29, 2003 - Boston, MA

UVM alumni were treated to one half of Click 'n' Clack from NPR car talk fame over lunch.